Soundcore Life Q20 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Soundcore Life Q20 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 268 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Soundcore Life Q20 headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec 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 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 60 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
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Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories - Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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