Soundcore Life Q20
JVC Over-the-Ear Headphones HAS75NB
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Life Q20
Users overwhelmingly praise these headphones for their exceptional value, comfort, and impressive noise cancellation at a budget price. Battery life is a standout feature, with one user reporting 60% charge remaining after two weeks of use. A few minor complaints include the headphones being slightly heavy and the lack of a clear power indicator light. Overall, the sentiment is highly positive, with most reviewers recommending them as a top budget pick.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Impressive noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Slightly heavy on the head
- No clear power indicator light
- Noise cancelling not confirmed for wired mode
JVC Over-the-Ear Headphones HAS75NB
The JVC HA-S75NB wireless noise-cancelling headphones are praised for their extremely lightweight design and long battery life of up to 50 hours. Users appreciate the comfortable fit, good sound quality for the price, and the useful companion app that allows customization without requiring an account. However, some reviewers note that the bass and active noise cancellation could be improved, and there are minor concerns about ambient sound behavior during calls.
Pros
- Extremely lightweight design
- Long battery life (up to 50 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Good sound quality for the price
- Useful companion app with customization
Cons
- Bass could be deeper
- Noise cancellation could be improved
- Ambient sound behavior during calls
- Mostly plastic build
- Bass mode feels similar to flat
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | JVC Over-the-Ear Headphones HAS75NB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Ergonomic soft pads |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 4★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | active |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 35 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore app | JVC Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
JVC Over-the-Ear Headphones HAS75NB
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.