Sony MDR 1000X vs. Soundcore Life Q20

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Soundcore Life Q20. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Soundcore Life Q20 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Soundcore Life Q20
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 268 g Soundcore Life Q20 are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m Soundcore Life Q20 have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR 1000X.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Soundcore Life Q20
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Soundcore Life Q20 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
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
Sound Effects - BassUp
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Q20.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Soundcore Life Q20
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q20 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Soundcore Life Q20
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Soundcore Life Q20
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m -
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Soundcore Life Q20
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20 recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Soundcore Life Q20
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Soundcore Life Q20
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Soundcore Life Q20
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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