Soundcore Q20i
Soundcore
56 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Q20i
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
86 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Noise cancellation 7
Comfort 5
Sound quality 6
Battery life 5
Connectivity 4
Volume level 2
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Specifications
| Soundcore Q20i | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth, 40H Long ANC Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Big Bass, Customize via an App, Transparency Mode (Pink) | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 mins to get an extra 4 hours of playtime | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| App | soundcore app | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Q20i
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Q20i0.799score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.348score per dollar
Soundcore Q20i offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 35 specs.
