Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 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 WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 268 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Soundcore Life Q20 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| 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, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | BassUp | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 16 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Q20. |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Soundcore Life Q20 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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