Soundcore Life Q20 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Soundcore Life Q20 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. 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

Soundcore Life Q20 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight 268 g -
Colour - Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 7P.
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 7P
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.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Controls - Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone
CABLE Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset 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
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Connector Type - USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Soundcore Life Q20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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