Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
76 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Nothing
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Life Q20
No customer feedback yet
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The CMF by Nothing headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value at around $80, offering premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive sound with deep bass and clear mids/highs. Active noise cancellation is effective for the price, though not top-tier, and battery life is excellent. Minor drawbacks include a soft carrying pouch instead of a hard case, a slightly bulky design, and a volume scroll wheel that adjusts in 6% increments. Overall, users strongly recommend them as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end models like Sony XM4/XM5.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium build quality and design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Deep, punchy bass with clear mids/highs
- Effective ANC for the price
Cons
- Soft carrying pouch instead of hard case
- Slightly bulky design
- Volume wheel adjusts in 6% increments
- ANC not top-tier
- Cushioning may lose shape over time
Value for money 9
Build quality 6
Comfort 7
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 5
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Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Charge for 5 minutes, listen for 4 hours | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | Soundcore | Nothing X |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q201.269score per dollar
vs
Nothing Headphone Pro B1751.502score per dollar
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone Pro B175
Scores 83 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 34 specs.
