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Anker Soundcore

Anker Soundcore Life Q20+

Name: Anker Soundcore Life Q20+
Brand: Anker Soundcore
SKU: B092J2RWHR

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Noise Isolation / ANC

6.1/ 10

Noise Isolation / ANC — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

51.83 hAbove average

51.83 h

11 h100 h

above average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.

Charging Method

Micro USB

Usb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%

Micro usb appears on 10% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Bluetooth Version

5.326%520%5.218%5.411%

5 appears on 20% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Weight

258.5 gBelow average

258.5 g

132 g420 g

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 195 of 240 we've cataloged.

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 51.83 h
Charging Method: Micro USB
Full Charge Minutes: 120 min
Battery Life Anc On: 30 h
Battery: Yes
Fast Charging: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices
USB Charging: Yes

Design

Weight: 258.5 g
Color Options: Black
Foldable: Yes

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Auto Pause: No

Microphone

Count: 4
Microphone: Yes

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Driver Size: 40 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response Signature: Warm
Noise Cancellation Type: Hybrid

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.6/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasReviewed November 2024

Isolation6.1

Battery life9.9

Comfort & fit8.2

Connectivity7.5

Design6.7

Portability7.0

The verdict

The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a utilitarian budget ANC headphone that delivers on the basics without unnecessary complexity. It excels in battery life and offers comfortable all-day wear, with respectable noise cancellation for the price point, though it sacrifices some sound quality in the midrange and lacks modern features like USB-C or an accompanying app.

✓What we like

✓Excellent battery life lasting 51 hours 50 minutes in standardized testing

✓Comfortable to wear for extended periods with soft padding that doesn't create excessive pressure

✓Fine noise canceling performance that blocks out a combined total of about 75% of noise between 20-1000Hz

✓Simple, intuitive physical button controls without requiring an app

✓Can be used in wired mode with 3.5mm TRS cable if battery runs out

✓Fast charging support with up to 4 hours of playback from just 5 minutes of charging

✕What could be better

✕Uses outdated microUSB port for charging instead of USB-C

✕Slightly small ear cups that may not fit all head sizes comfortably

✕No companion app for EQ customization or feature control

✕Sound quality has under-emphasized midrange (150-600Hz) that makes bass-heavy tracks difficult to hear clearly