In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and Soundcore Life Q20+. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 16.8 cm | |
| Width | - | 22.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8 cm | |
| Weight | 250 g | 281 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 15 m | Soundcore Life Q20+ have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Soundcore Life Q20+ can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Soundcore Life Q20+. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 16 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Q20+. |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 30 mm | 40 mm | Soundcore Life Q20+ have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Soundcore Life Q20+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat | MultiPoint Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Soundcore Life Q20+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | 8 | 4 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Controls | - | 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-1000XM5 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Features | Touch control | Fast charge | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 32 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Soundcore Life Q20+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Soundcore Life Q20+ recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | JEITA | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 18 months |
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