Sony WH-XB900N vs. Soundcore Life Q20+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-XB900N 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-XB900N vs. Soundcore Life Q20+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q20+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 16.8 cm
Width - 22.3 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight 254 g 281 g Sony WH-XB900N are lighter than Sony WH-XB900N headphones.
Colour Black | Blue 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-XB900N.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q20+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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-XB900N.
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, aptX, aptX HD, 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 Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20+ offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB900N.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 50 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 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-XB900N Soundcore Life Q20+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q20+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q20+
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q20+
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q20+
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q20+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB900N.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 7 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20+ recharge faster than Sony WH-XB900N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q20+
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB900N Soundcore Life Q20+
Included Accessories - Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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