Soundcore Life Q20 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Soundcore Life Q20 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Soundcore Life Q20 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 268 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Soundcore Life Q20 headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m Soundcore Life Q20 have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5.
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 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 SBC, AAC, LDAC
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 BassUp Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Q20.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Soundcore Life Q20 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Life Q20 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 8 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone.
CABLE Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20 recharge faster than Soundcore Life Q20.
CONNECTIONS Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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