Soundcore Life Q20+ vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Soundcore Life Q20+ and Sony WH-CH520. 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

Soundcore Life Q20+ vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Q20+ Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 16.8 cm -
Width 22.3 cm -
Depth 8 cm -
Weight 281 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Soundcore Life Q20+ headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m Soundcore Life Q20+ have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-CH520.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Life Q20+ Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Soundcore Life Q20+ can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Soundcore Life Q20+.
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 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 - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20+ offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Soundcore Life Q20+ have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features MultiPoint Technology MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Soundcore Life Q20+ Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Life Q20+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Soundcore Life Q20+ Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Soundcore Life Q20+ Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Soundcore Life Q20+ Sony WH-CH520
Features Fast charge -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Q20+ Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH520.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Soundcore Life Q20+ Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Soundcore Life Q20+ Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 18 months -
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