Detailed comparison and review of Soundcore Life Q20 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Soundcore Life Q20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 268 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Soundcore Life Q20 headphones. |
| 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 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 3. |
| 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. |
| MICROPHONE | Soundcore Life Q20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone | |
| Microphones Included | 4 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Soundcore Life Q20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | Soundcore Life Q20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| FEATURES | Soundcore Life Q20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Soundcore Life Q20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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| 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 3 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Soundcore Life Q20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later |
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