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Soundcore Life Q20
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Soundcore Space One
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Advantages of the
Soundcore Life Q20
- The Soundcore Life Q20 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space One.
Advantages of the
Soundcore Space One
- The Soundcore Space One has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life Q20.
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Soundcore Space One and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space One is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
4.9/10
4.2/10
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Life Q20 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.7/10
8.0/10
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Soundcore Space One are both very good for noise reduction, though the Soundcore Life Q20 is somewhat better.
Cost
$50
$99
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Soundcore Life Q20 has a price of $50 and the Soundcore Space One costs $99.
Key similarities
Gaming
5.2/10
4.8/10
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7/10
4.7/10
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.3/10
5.3/10
The Soundcore Space One and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
32.3 Hours
30.0 Hours
The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Soundcore Space One both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Life Q20 and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $50 | $99 | |
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score
| |||
Music Score
| 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score
| |||
Phone Calls Score
| 4.9/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score
| |||
Gaming Score
| 5.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score
| |||
TV and Video Score
| 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score
| |||
Exercise Score
| 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Air Travel Score
| |||
Air Travel Score
| 9.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
| |||
Podcasts and Audiobooks Score
| 4.7/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Sound Profile | |||
Sound Profile | Bass, Treble | Bass, Treble | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 32.3 Hours | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.8 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score
| |||
Noise Reduction Score
| 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality
| |||
Mic Quality
| 6.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality
| |||
Build Quality
| 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score
| |||
Comfort score
| 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 258.5 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Color variations | |||
Color variations | Black | Black | |
Low Latency | |||
Low Latency | No | No | |
Lossless Codec | |||
Lossless Codec | No | LDAC | |
Cable length | |||
Cable length | 4.1 feet | 4 feet | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas
| January 2022
"
As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway.
"
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PC Magazine
Tim Gideon
| September 2023
"
The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget.
"
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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