Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 16.8 cm | |
| Width | - | 22.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8 cm | |
| Weight | 275 g | 281 g | Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Beige | Black | Blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 15 m | Soundcore Life Q20+ have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR 1000X. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR 1000X | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Soundcore Life Q20+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR 1000X | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Soundcore Life Q20+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR 1000X | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Controls | Volume control | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR 1000X | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR 1000X | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Features | - | Fast charge | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony MDR 1000X | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| 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 OFF): up to 60 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours |
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| 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+ |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR 1000X | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR 1000X | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter | Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 18 months |
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