Soundcore Life Q20
Sennheiser HD 660S2 700240
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
Sennheiser HD 660S2 700240
The Sennheiser HD 660S2 is praised for its natural, detailed sound with warm bass and lifelike vocals, making it ideal for critical listening. However, some users find the soundstage narrow and the build quality plasticky for the price, and a few report minimal improvement over cheaper models. Overall, it delivers a premium audio experience when paired with a good DAC/amp.
Pros
- Natural and detailed sound
- Warm bass with good punch
- Lifelike vocals
- Excellent for critical listening
- Replaceable parts (cables, pads)
Cons
- Narrow soundstage
- Plasticky build quality for price
- Requires good DAC/amp to shine
- Heavy for long sessions initially
- Minimal improvement over cheaper models
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Sennheiser HD 660S2 700240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | velour |
| Headband | memory foam | Aluminio |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 4★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 42 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 104 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | Sennheiser HD 660S2 - Wired Audiophile Stereo Headphones with Deep Sub Bass, Optimized Surround, Transducer Airflow, Vented Magnet System and Voice Coil – Black (Renewed) |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser HD 660S2 - Wired Audiophile Stereo Headphones with Deep Sub Bass, Optimized Surround, Transducer Airflow, Vented Magnet System and Voice Coil – Black (Renewed) | Sennheiser HD 660S2 - Wired |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore app | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | 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
Sennheiser HD 660S2 700240
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q20 offers 13.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
