Soundcore Life Q20 vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Soundcore Life Q20 and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Soundcore Life Q20 vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 268 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Soundcore Life Q20 headphones.
Colour - Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m Soundcore Life Q20 have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-CH520.
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Life Q20 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects BassUp Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Soundcore Life Q20 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Life Q20 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-CH520
Controls - Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH520.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Soundcore Life Q20 Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
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