Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Soundcore Life Q20

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 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 XB950B1 vs. Soundcore Life Q20 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Soundcore Life Q20
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 280 g 268 g Soundcore Life Q20 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m Soundcore Life Q20 have a greater operating distance than Sony MDR XB950B1.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Soundcore Life Q20
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 XB950B1.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX 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 Extra Bass BassUp
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20 offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Soundcore Life Q20
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q20 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Soundcore Life Q20
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Soundcore Life Q20
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Soundcore Life Q20
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20 recharge faster than Sony MDR XB950B1.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Soundcore Life Q20
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Soundcore Life Q20
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Soundcore Life Q20
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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