Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Soundcore Life Q20+. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | 16.8 cm | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | 22.3 cm | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | 8 cm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 281 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Soundcore Life Q20+ can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Soundcore Life Q20+ have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 16 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Q20+. |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Soundcore Life Q20+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Features | - | Fast charge | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri | |
| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Soundcore Life Q20+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 18 months |
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