Soundcore Life Q20
Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81
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
Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81
The Tribit headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their clear sound, strong bass, and comfortable fit. Users highlight the excellent value for the price, long battery life, and thoughtful features like the transparency mode. A few minor complaints mention the volume control and an initial background noise that was fixed with a firmware update.
Pros
- Clear and detailed sound
- Strong bass without muddiness
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent value for money
- Long battery life (110 hours)
Cons
- Volume control disliked by some
- Initial background noise in ANC mode (fixed by update)
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | protein leather |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 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 | Tribit Wireless Over-Ear Headphones QuietPlus 81, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth 6.0 Headset, 110H Playtime, 6 Custom EQ via App, Deep Bass, Foldable, Comfortable, Lightweight for Travel |
| Surround | — | Tribit Wireless Over-Ear Headphones QuietPlus 81, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth 6.0 Headset, 110H Playtime, 6 Custom EQ via App, Deep Bass, Foldable, Comfortable, Lightweight for Travel | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| 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 | 110 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 5★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Soundcore | TRIBIT 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
Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q20 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
