Soundcore Life Q20
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Life Q20
The Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value, offering impressive active noise cancellation and a warm, bassy sound that rivals more expensive models. Users consistently highlight the outstanding battery life, often lasting weeks on a single charge, and the comfortable fit that accommodates glasses and long wear. While the sound quality is excellent for most, some note that high-pitched sounds can be slightly harsh, and the new battery indicator uses a musical tone instead of a voice prompt. Overall, these are considered a smart, durable choice for anyone seeking dependable, affordable headphones.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for long wear
- Great sound quality
- Affordable price
Cons
- High-pitched sounds can be harsh
- Battery indicator uses musical tone instead of voice
- Limited manual equalizer customization initially
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
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
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 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 | 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 | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Adaptive |
| 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★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Soundcore | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q20 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
