Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
vs
Turtle Beach Stealth 500 TBS-2103-05
Turtle Beach
65 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Studio
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Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Turtle Beach Stealth 500 TBS-2103-05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Plush Leatherette, Memory Foam |
| Headband | memory foam | Fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 4★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback | quick charge |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | soundcore App | Not Applicable |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore app | Swarm II |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Turtle Beach Stealth 500 TBS-2103-05
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.