Soundcore Life Q20
Edifier W80
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
Edifier W80
The Edifier W80 headphones receive mostly positive feedback, praised for excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort at a competitive price. Some users note a loose fit that can be problematic during exercise and a slightly low maximum volume. Overall, they are considered a great value, offering near top-tier performance for significantly less money.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
Cons
- Loose fit for some users
- Low maximum volume
- Falls off during exercise
- Footstep thumping sounds like bass
- Low build quality feel
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Edifier W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam ear pads wrapped in soft, skin-friendly 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 | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Edifier W80 Over Ear Headphones with -49dB Active Noise Cancelling, LDAC Hi-Res Wired & Wireless, AI Clear Call, Fast Charging, Multipoint Connection, Bluetooth V5.4 - Black | Edifier W80 Over Ear Hea |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | 15 min for 10 hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | 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
Edifier W80
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q20 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
