Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. Soundcore Life Q20+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and Soundcore Life Q20+. 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

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. Soundcore Life Q20+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q20+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.4 cm 16.8 cm
Width 19.5 cm 22.3 cm
Depth 4.8 cm 8 cm
Weight 290.3 g 281 g Soundcore Life Q20+ are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones.
Colour Light grey | Matte black Black | Blue
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q20+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Foldable - Yes Soundcore Life Q20+ can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
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 Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20+ offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Soundcore Life Q20+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q20+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q20+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q20+
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q20+
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q20+
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Cortana Siri
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q20+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 recharge faster than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q20+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q20+
Included Accessories Carrying case Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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