Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Soundcore Life Q20+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR ZX220BT and Soundcore Life Q20+. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR ZX220BT vs. Soundcore Life Q20+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 16.8 cm
Width - 22.3 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight 130 g 281 g Sony MDR ZX220BT are lighter than Sony MDR ZX220BT headphones.
Colour Grey | Blue | Black 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 ZX220BT.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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 ZX220BT.
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
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
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20+ offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Soundcore Life Q20+ have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
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 ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q20+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
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
CABLE Sony MDR ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony MDR ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR ZX220BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony MDR ZX220BT recharge faster than Sony MDR ZX220BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR ZX220BT Soundcore Life Q20+
Included Accessories - Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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