Description
Model Name Soundcore Life Q20
Included Components USB Charging cable, Brand Card x 1, 3.5mm audio line x 1, QSG x 1, Travel Bag x 1
Age Range (Description) Adult
Model Number A3025
Package Type Standard Packaging
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Number of Items 1
Form Factor Over Ear
Ear Placement Over Ear
Microphone Form Factor Built-In
Recommended Uses For Product Calls, Listening to music
Warranty Description 18-month warranty
Specific Uses For Product Travel, Home
Material PC + ABS
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Item Weight 0.58 Pounds
Cable Length 15 Meters
Impedance 16 Ohm
Frequency Response 40000 Hz
Noise Control Active Noise Cancellation
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Wireless Communication Technology Bluetooth, RF
Headphones Jack 3.5 mm Jack
Compatible Devices Cellphones, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets
Charging Time 40 Hours
Battery Life 40 Hours
Color Black
Special Feature Noise Cancellation
Control Type Noise Control
Cable Feature Without Cable
Control Method Touch
About this item Incredible Sound Loved by 20 Million+ People Hi-Res Audio: Custom oversized 40 mm dynamic drivers produce Hi-Res sound. Life Q20 active noise canceling headphones reproduce music with extended high frequencies that reach up to 40 kHz for extraordinary clarity and detail. Reduce Ambient Noises By Up to 90%: Our team of engineers conducted more than 100,000 tests in real-life scenarios to fine-tune Life Q20’s 4 built-in ANC microphones and digital active noise cancellation algorithm. As a result, the hybrid active noise cancellation can detect and cancel out a wider range of low and mid-frequency noises such as cars and airplane engines. 100% Stronger Bass: Our exclusive BassUp technology conducts real-time analysis of the low frequencies to instantly strengthen the bass output. Double press the play button when listening to bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop for an amplified listening experience. 40-Hour Playtime*: Up to 40 hours of non-stop playtime in wireless active noise cancellation mode (at 60% volume) is extended to an enormous 60 hours in standard music mode. A single charge gives you enough juice to listen to over 600 songs or soundtrack multiple long haul flights. And when you’re in a rush, charge Life Q20 active noise canceling headphones for 5 minutes and get 4 hours of listening.
KittyO –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good-a little large/floppy on my head
Noise-Canceling: I like the ability to have sounds from traffic and noisy people somewhat blocked out. I think they worked pretty well for that, but I have never had other “noise-canceling” headphones before.Charge: I have had these for a couple of weeks, and they seem to hold a charge for quite a while. I have only recharged once, and that was because I was going on several flights and wanted to be sure I had plenty of power for a day-long trip.Cons: I wish there was a way to make them a little bit smaller. I am an adult woman with a smallish head, and they don’t just sit on my head as easily as I would like. They fall off and are a little floppy.The shells of my ears hurt after about 3 or 4 hours, so I am glad I brought alternative earbuds for my long travel day.I recommend them, but want others to know what I experienced.
Steve Dunn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The noise cancellation definitely works.
My wife and I bought two of these headphones for an upcoming flight we are taking in April of 2024. I have tried out the noise cancellation feature several times in different environments and I can definitely tell a difference. I am eager to try these on the plane to see how they work. I am sure they will work just fine. As far as sound quality, I am very satisfied. The padded ear cuffs are very comfortable as well. I like that these come at an affordable price. Overall I believe they are a good buy for us and for what we need them to do.
Donna Wooten –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these
I have been buying Nose e for the past 7 or 8 years . Every pair has been issued with connection with my phone or ended up not being able to use. This time i chose to but a paid e that I thought was less costly. These ended up being a great pair of headphones. The cancellation of noise is up there with the top and sound is amazing. I absolutely love these headphones and wish I hadn’t spent so much time purchase such expensive headphones with Bose just because of their name. This pair of headphones is definitely a great purchase and had my stamp of approval and trust I’ve bought several different ones including JBL which was a huge disappointment 😬
Eric B. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
So far so good.
So far so good. They’re lightweight. They feel good. They sound good.The only thing I don’t like about these is that the “Noise Cancelling” button is so close to the “power” button. The Power button has a little dot, but my fat fingers don’t always find it. It’s mitigated by the fact that NC only needs to be held for one second while Power needs to be held for 3-5 seconds, so I can usually figure out “oh, wrong button”. I just wish they were more obviously different — either feeling different or placed different.
anonymous koala –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for misophonia
I have sensory sensitivities related to autism and unfortunately quite sensitive hearing. I need a lot from my noise cancelling headphones: they can’t die on me when I need them for hours on end, the electronics can’t be too loud without music playing, and they absolutely cannot interrupt my playlist to shout “low battery! please charge!”.The noise that these make when you turn them on and off is so pleasant. The noise cancelling is better than any headphones I have used before aside from actual ear defenders (but those give me tinnitus). I can watch someone talk at me with these on and I will have no idea what they’re saying. I can sit next to someone while they eat and only know they’re chewing if I can see it happening. Incredible.The sound quality is not perfect. It’s a little muddy sometimes, and if you need audiophile-quality headphones you will probably have to shell out more for those. These are still comparable to my old Jabra elites (65, I think) and those kidney-shaped Galaxy buds, and they’re far more comfortable for extended wear.
Robert Day –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like most of my purchases, why pay a lot more for almost same thing. This works great.
Yes, I could have bought a high-end noise canceling headphone for hundreds of dollars, but I don’t use enough to justify it. I was looking for a pair for an up-coming trip and found these.These headphones do a great job of noice canceling, without totally shutting out surrounding noise. Plane engine; couldn’t hear them, which was my whole point of getting a pair.. Voices nearby or pilot announcements; I was aware of them, which is good so I know when I needed to shift my attention to them.Sound quality and bass is great! Watched several movies on my flights. They have great spacial balance and the bass is impressive considering these are not as expensive as similar NC headphones. Dialog in the movies were crystal clear, and the noise-canceling kept surrounding noise at bay to fully enjoy the movie. I research things to an obscene level before acting on a purchase, as I don’t want to sacrifice quality just to save a few bucks. I am not disappointed in my choice and I feel I am not missing more by not spending more.Next test is using these while using my grass trimmer (as soon as I decide I’m in the mood for yard-work which is almost never). I can only imagine these will be just fine for that. Bottom line; if you are price conscious but like quality, these are the pair to get.
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cjm –
4.0 out of 5 stars
I’m not looking for great sound
These work fine for listening to music while mowing the lawn, which is all I wanted them for. They could be louder, although it’s probably better for my hearing that they aren’t. I had another pair that was too small, and these are a hair too big, but I can keep them on while walking behind the mower. I don’t appreciate great sound quality, so I can’t say how these headphones measure up in that manner, but for what I wanted they’re a 4 out of 5.
LadyJesse –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Earphones Ever
I have several different types of earbuds and it doesn’t matter what brand they bother my ears. I evidently have very sensitive ear canals. My daughter mentioned she got headphones for her husband as he likes to watch tv late at night and the noise kept her awake. I liv in an apartment and I too watch tv late at night. These are AWESOME!!! 1) They are extremely comfortable. (I wore them for 10 hours straight to test them out) 2) The sound is great!! 3) They paired so easily to my tv and my phone. Just charge and turn them on. 4) Noise canceling, YES! I couldn’t believe how quiet they made the outside world. (Fine when you’re indoors but don’t use it outside, you need to hear the car heading for you! Lol) 5) Controls are simple to use. Non of this double tap this or triple tap that. Volume is up and down on a simple button. Noise canceling, same. Off/on is the only one you hold for a second to activate. 6) When you turn them on, they give you the charge. High, medium or low. I simply can not give enough accolades for these headphones!!!! I am in heaven with these!!
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Lissa H –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for flying!
I can’t say enough good things about the Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones. My wife and I have been using these headphones during our travels, and they’ve been an absolute game-changer for our in-flight experience.The noise-canceling feature is nothing short of remarkable. It completely immerses us in our music or movies, allowing us to escape the noisy cabin environment on an airplane. They work like a charm, making long flights so much more enjoyable, and the difference they make during take-off and landing in terms of pressurization changes is truly impressive.The comfort factor is equally noteworthy. These headphones are designed for extended use, and the cushioned ear cups and adjustable headband ensure a snug yet comfortable fit. We can wear them for hours without any discomfort.The sound quality is excellent, delivering rich and immersive audio. The bass is punchy, the mids and highs are crisp, and the overall audio experience is top-notch. Plus, the long battery life means we don’t have to worry about recharging during our journeys.As for durability, these headphones have certainly proven their resilience in our travels. They fold up nicely and come with a durable carrying case, making them easy to pack and protect.All in all, the Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones have greatly enhanced our travel experience, and we wouldn’t think of embarking on a trip without them. They provide an exceptional blend of comfort, noise cancellation, and audio quality. If you’re a frequent traveler, I highly recommend these headphones for a more enjoyable and peaceful journey.
7 people found this helpful
Chastity Slocum –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Omg
These are so amazing for being so freaking cheap. I just wanted some “whatever headphones” where there not too good but not too bad but these really surprised me. The sound quality is amazing and so it the base. The noise cancellation feature works amazing. Nothing bad I can really say about these headphones, other than the battery life isn’t the best. Still last about 3 1/2 to 4 hours but for the money these are still unreal
D.B. Rea –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works well but slips off my head a little bit
I have another pair of these. Needed a second pair to live in the gym bag. My gym has atrocious (c)rap music on most of the time. These headphones do a pretty good job of cancelling that out. The sound quality is fine for me; however, I am 67 and used to do lots of fun loud stuff back in the day. I gave the bass rating only three stars because the signal source with the most bass is that crappy stuff in the gym sound system and I have NO DESIRE to listen to it. The headphones have plenty of adjustment; maybe too much. I wear a 7 5/8 or 7 3/4 hat and sometimes the headphones seem to want to slip off if I tilt my head forward to tie my shoes. Overall I like these headphones a lot- good value for my money. If I lose them I will definitely consider buying another pair.
William Yousef Fadel –
4.0 out of 5 stars
No noise cancelling, instead this is more like pump up the volume
Normally, Anker products are really good, but these are dissapointing.If these where just headphones, they would be fine, they are comfortable, sound good (not audiophile good, but good enough), look kinda good (if a tad cluncky). But these are supposed to be noise cancelling headphones. And they do not cancel noise at all.The only discernible effect when you enable noise cancelling is that the headphones pump up the volume of what you are listening, but, once you compensate for that, the external sound dampening you get is the same that you would get by just the cushions of the headphones.Mind you, I tested with a punny Nokia E71 playing TMBG’s Call_connected_through_the_NSA.mp3 not some hollywood explosion fest. I do not want “world around dissapears” kinds of Noise Cancelling, but if these can’t cancel a punny E71… Well, disappointed/dissapointingEdit #1:The reason I hold Anker in high regard, I because of their customer service, and this is no exception. I posted the review in about July 18, 2020, and today July 21, 2020 they contacted me. At least we know they still have top notch customer support, even during a pandemic.Nonetheless, their sugestions were not very usefull:«- Make sure the NC button is turned on(the NC indicator would turn green) when you want them to cancel noise outside.»Yes, I know very well how to press the button to get the green light, and also, a very nice lady voice says “Noice Cancelling”, so yes, I was 110% (one hundred and ten percent) sure noice cancelling was active.«- Try the headphones in different noisy places with NC on and off and see any difference.»Well, we are under lockdown. When I am able to move out, I have more important thing to do than test noise cancelling headphones. Nonetheless, I’ll try to do it and report back to Anker Customer Support, and to you guys. I’ll also try to get the 10 min silent MP3s from Samir Mezrahito really test this out.Edit #2:I was “finally” able to actuate on Anker product support’s sugestion and “- Try the headphones in different noisy places with NC on and off and see any difference.”.For testing purposes I used the headphones in BlueThooth mode (to eliminate any electrical intereference noise). And used the song “A a a a a a a a a Very good song” by artist Samir Mezrahi, which, as you perhaps know, consists of almost 10 min of silence.I tested in various scenarios:1.) In my car, windows down.2.) In my car windows up.3.) Reving up my car to 2500rpm (in the parking lot).4.) In a bus stop (with buses comming in and out).5.) In the electric stairs of a ghostly empty shopping mall.6.) In a queue to pay for medicines (with ambient music and people talking at moderate volume).7.) Near the air extractor of my home kitchen.My results:1.) If wind blows in the headphones you actually get MUCH MORE noise with NC on than with NC off, so forget using the noise cancelling in a ferry boat, or in a bus with no Air conditioning, or in your car with windows/roof open, or in your bike.2.) The NC was able to diminish humming noises (like the engine), but not clacking noises, or noises derived from potholes and such.3.) The NC was very effective at mitiganting the reeving.4.) The engine noise from the buses was mitigated, but not the clacking or the chatter from the people waiting.5.) Again, the humm of the motor of the staris was mitigated, but not the clacking noises.6.) In the queue, the souund of the air conditioner or the store was somewhat mitigated by the NC, but not the ambient music or the chatter, and that actually ended up being worse, because it made more noticeable the music and chatter.7.) The NC was decent with the air extractor of my kitchen.But, in scenarios 5, 6 & 7, I noticed that the NC tends to cancel the low frequencies, but the high ones are not mitigated at all (currently at my 47yo, i can hear up to 15Khz, so for younger peiople is probably worse), so, actually enabling NC will make any high pitch noice more noticeable (i.e. the frequency responce of the NC is not flat).Finally, if one bought these headphones with NC because the noise made by rain, the AC fan or compressor, or some other noise like that was disturbing, it it will diminish it a little (but not much), but if one bought noise cancelling headphones because one wanted to evade the sound of coworkers talking, or kids playing in the garden or your SO watching TV in the other room, these headphones will do nothing more than what headphones with no NC (and therefore less expensive) would have.Edit #3 (and Final):Anker contacted me, and offered two options, return the item (as a very special consideration, since I am a few MONTHS completely outside of the return window), or get a refund for 20% of the cost, to get a more suitable Item. Since I order to the USoA and then have my Items forwarded to Venezuela, it is a hassle to return Items, so I opted for the refund, and it went smoothly.That is the good thing of going with Anker. The litmus test of a good company comes when things go wrong, and Anker has a stellar reputation for making things right. Upgraded the review from one star to 4, but not on the account of the product itself, but rahter, due to the excellent customer service.
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RICHARD W GRAVES JR –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This appears to be a very good value.
First, let me preface: I am definitely not an audiophile! But, as they say, I know what I like…and I definitely like this headset. I’ve been looking for a headset that I could afford and all I see are $100, $200, and up. Then I spot these for around $45. So I decide to try them out. After all, how could you go wrong for $45? And, it appears, I didn’t go wrong! Excellent audio (remember I’m not a pro), really, really comfortable to wear (my test trial I had them on for about three hours), easy to install on my Dell laptop, a great little leatherette bag, and the necessary cables. My only squawk: the lame little instruction book. After a futile attempt as to what the little cartoon characters were trying to tell me, I finally just went online to their website where that had some good english language instructions. And, while they seem sturdy enough, I only just received them yesterday so I can’t attest as to how long they will last. Enjoy!
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Jonathan –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great headphones for the price.
If you told me these headphones cost 100 or more, I would believe you. For the price you pay for these, just buy them. These are my first headphones with active noise cancellation. And I was surprised how my neighbors annoying barking dogs that bark every day were put on mute so easily and silence filled my room. I also used the ANC when I was using a loud vacuum in a small storage room in my house. You could still hear the vacuum of course but, at a safe level that does not damage your ears. I play music at mid volume, not too loud. These are plenty loud. Bass is not lacking for those that like that. Max I can wear these is 2 hours before my ears start getting warm and I start to getting irritated by it. These are over the ear headphones keep in mind. Battery is good in my opinion. I don’t use these for travel, only at home but, I would recommend simply just having the ANC is enough to get these.
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T.J. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality Sound & Best Bang for the Price point.
We have Purchased my Wife and Kids Apple headphones, and I decided I did not want to invest that amount of money in Headphones. The YouTube Reviews and Amazon Reviews were Great. It comes with a Carry soft case and a connection hard wire to plug in to listen to music. The noise, counseling, and sound quality of the product is amazing. If we would’ve known the flexibility and durability of this product, we would not have purchased the Apple product. The battery life is awesome. I have listened to these things for over a week now at different times, and the system still says the battery power is high. After wearing them for four hours they still were not uncomfortable. I can see how if you were producer in the studio, but this would be a go to pair of earphones. Awesome product.
OutriderJOutriderJ –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute, comfy, and sound quality nice
Ears fit: generous size— I’m a chick with medium-large sized ears(in ratio to my face) that stick out a little, but I didn’t feel like my ears were crushed at all even when I was wearing AirPods gen1 insideWeight: not too heavy on head/wear or when stored in my bagNoise canceling: decently noise canceling, but enough sound for me to still be aware of things around me(like really loud noise— but make it blurry)Sound quality: sound quality is decent ✅Cords: comes with a super duper short power cord. but comes with a earphone Jack that was long enough to let my phone sit in my jacket pocket.Gorgeous silver color, foldable, generously adjustable— but I barely extend the size adjusting thingy so if you have a hella small head, this might be a bit big.also came with a small black baggie to throw your headphones inGood quality for its price point!
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Egyptian God cards –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Comfortable for big heads, great sound cancellation
Bought these to replace a deteoriating pair of bose quiet comforts, the qcs set me back $300, I have the ear hook version of the soundcore but wanted to try these out as a replacement and have found them to replicate the quiet comfort in terms of comfortability over extended periods of time, meaning after an hour or longer they don’t squeeze my head as others have. I also have skullcandy evos that I use at work. The only thing I’m not a fan of on these soundcore are the reliability of the Bluetooth connection with my home TV. I occasionally like to route whatever I’m watching through my headphones with my roku TV so as not to disturb people when watching late at night, and have found that the connection is not reliable, it frequently disconnects and the sound instead comes through the TV rather then my headphones. I’m not sure if that’s a fault of the headphones or my TV and connection set up, but overall I think they are a decent buy if you aren’t an audiophile. Charge lasts a long time as well.
Michael Chauvin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best headphones I’ve ever owned
I am super happy with these headphones. They’re a little more than I would have liked to pay but I’ve found out that they were worth the extra money. I’m no audiophile, I just use these to watch videos and stuff off of my computer. The fit is nice, they block out a lot of background noise, the battery life is solid and I can walk all over my house without losing the Bluetooth signal. Another plus is that I can move around and they grip solidly instead of falling off like the cheaper headsets I used to use. The only downside is that they’re not USB C, which was kind of what I was looking for but somehow missed that when I ordered these. Seriously, USB C was the main reason I decided to upgrade and yet I like them so much that I’m just going to keep them and upgrade to a USB C model from Anker at a later date.
JJ –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Soundcore Anker Q20 Headphones – Unmatched Sound Quality and Comfort!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)I recently got my hands on the Soundcore Anker Q20 headphones, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed! As an avid music lover and someone who values comfortable wear for extended periods, these headphones have exceeded my expectations in every way.Sound Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)The Q20 headphones deliver an exceptional audio experience. The bass is deep and punchy, while the mids and highs are clear and well-defined. Whether I’m listening to my favorite rock tracks, soothing jazz tunes, or immersive movie soundtracks, the sound quality remains consistently impressive across different genres. The noise-canceling feature works like a charm, immersing me in my own world of sound without any disruptions from the outside environment.Comfort: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)One of the standout features of the Q20 headphones is their comfort. The memory foam ear cushions are incredibly plush and mold to the shape of my ears, providing a snug fit that blocks out external noise passively. The adjustable headband ensures a secure fit without causing discomfort, even during extended listening sessions. I can wear these headphones for hours without any sign of fatigue or discomfort.Battery Life: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)Anker is known for its impressive battery technology, and the Q20 headphones live up to that reputation. I’ve used these headphones for days without needing to recharge them. The advertised battery life is accurate, and the quick charging feature is a lifesaver for those moments when I forget to charge them overnight.Build Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)While the Q20 headphones are undeniably well-built, I would have liked to see a slightly sturdier construction. That being said, the headphones have held up well during my usage, and the foldable design makes them easy to carry around in the included travel pouch.Connectivity and Controls: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)Pairing the Q20 headphones with my devices was a breeze, thanks to the Bluetooth 5.0 technology. The on-ear controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing me to adjust volume, switch tracks, and even take calls without reaching for my device. The built-in microphone offers clear call quality, which is a definite plus for someone who takes a lot of calls on the go.Conclusion:In conclusion, the Soundcore Anker Q20 headphones are an outstanding choice for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. The combination of exceptional sound quality, remarkable comfort, long battery life, and convenient features make these headphones a must-have in the audio accessory lineup. Whether you’re on a long flight, working in a noisy environment, or simply enjoying your favorite tunes at home, the Q20 headphones deliver an immersive and delightful listening experience that’s hard to match. Anker has truly outdone themselves with this remarkable product!
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Joel CareyJoel Carey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
May be low cost, but is good in quality, sound, and features.
I’ve been using ear buds so long, that I though I’d try some over ear headphones. My last pair of on-ear headphones were Bose. Great headphones, but I’ve had them for a so long, the leather on the headphones is worn like an old leather jacket. Though I’ve only had the SoundCore Anker Life Q20 for a couple of weeks, the fit is good, the sound options on the headphones meet my expectations, and I’m enjoying having a cordless set of over ear, noise cancelling headphones. Also, the price was way low, compared to other wireless/over ear/bluetooth headphones. For this instance, you get what you pay for is an understatement.
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matt pyle –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great all around headphones
I have had these headphones for about 8 months and they have been working great. The padding on the ear pieces is very comfortable and will not hurt your ears during a long movie. But I would take care to be gently when cleaning the material since it feels a little thing. The Bluetooth works well and for me has connected easily every time. The range is very good, I can leave my phone in my gym bag and walk anywhere in the gym and still have a good connection. Battery life is not disappointing either. The sound quality is on point for the price range and the noise cancellation while not always needed does make a notable difference. The headphones fold at the top of the band and swivel when folding at each ear piece to get pretty compact. A very good choice in the price range.
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A. D. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible value
OK they’re not top of the line but I got them for $40 AND the mic is great. I tried a couple of other similarly priced (and cheaper) Bluetooth headphones with stellar audio and battery life but their mics had static or a bit of delay. I need a decent mic and these hit the mark so I’m keeping them for sure.Noise cancelation is okay. Bass boost is okay. Nothing to write home about but decent for the price. I don’t use them often.Volume and frequency range are amazing. I can walk all over the house and it doesn’t struggle to keep connection. Battery life is great, I can listen over ten hours and it drops just 20%. The USB is outdated but they include a short cable so it’s fine. Came with 3.5 in case you want to be wired or your battery dies but I haven’t had a need for it. A soft bag is also included for storage or travel.The padding is PLUSH. I shave my head bald and this doesn’t hurt to wear. Note though that the cups, while soft af, are a bit smaller so if you have normal to big ears this will be on-ear for you. I have smaller ears and they fit perfectly but after a few hours I am adjusting here and there. Not a huge deal for me. Also if you’re at max volume (please don’t do this a lot, your hearing will suffer) you will have noise bleed but you’d have to be right next to the headphones to hear it.
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Geeman –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Anker, decent sound, decent ANC, GREAT for phone/zoom calls
OK, I buy a lot of headphones. I use a lot of headphones. I’m an IT guy, and I work in an office that can be noisy, also due to our friend COVID, I am on a TON of conference calls, all the time. I thought I’d rate all of the headphones that I’ve purchased recently, and post this review into each of the products so that folks can learn from my experience.In the last year or so, I’ve purchased and regularly use these 4 sets of over the ear headphones: – Bose QC 35 II – Anker Soundcore Q20 – MPOW H12 – TaoTronics Sound Surge 60Yes, all but the Bose are budget headphones. So how do they compare? I will rate each on according to what is important to me (these 5 things): 1. Comfort 2. Music fidelity (sound quality) 3. Audio call performance (specifically in a noisy environment) 4. Noise cancelling performance 5. Bang for the buck=== BOSE QC 35 ===1. Comfort The Bose are the most comfortable. I can literally wear them as long as I want. (Note: I wear glasses 100% of the time)2. Music fidelity The Bose sound the best.3. Audio calls This is where the Bose take a giant, steaming, smelly dump. Using the Bose for calls in a noisy environment is horrible. The ANC actually reverts to a noise pick up, so you, and everyone on the call can hear EVERYTHING around you. I cannot use these for calls in anything but the most serene environment, and even when I do, I hate the way the ANC turns off. There is a lot on the internet about this, and I would guess that Bose could fix it with a firmware update, but I am afraid they’ve moved on to the 700 and their future models. I am thoroughly perturbed by how crappy this is.4. NC performance The Bose excel here, and are the best of the bunch.5. Bang for the buck POOR. BY FAR the most expensive set here, and everything is worth it, but the mic/call performance totally kill it for me. Over the last year I’ve become more and more disappointed in the value of these headphones.=== Anker Soundcore Q20 ===1. Comfort The Anker’s are very comfortable, not quite as good as the Bose, but a tie for a close second with the TaoTronics Sound Surge 602. Music fidelity The worst of the bunch. They sound decent, but DEFINITELY not audiophile stuff…3. Audio calls The best of the bunch. Folks can hear me well, I can hear them, and they handle a noisy environment VERY well.4. NC performance Again, the worst. NC works decent, but there is an audible hiss. A plus tho, NC works on calls seamlessly.5. Bang for the buck Good. A decent budget headphone, ESPECIALLY if you make a lot of calls. These are my goto for phone calls in the office. Not as good if you are just listening to music.=== MPOW H12 ===1. Comfort Decent, but are the last of the bunch. They were pinching my glasses arms after a couple of hours, although I’ve put them on a stand to widen the band and this has gotten much better. Also heavier than the others.2. Music fidelity Very Good. Second to the Bose.3. Audio calls Decent, but the mic picks up more noise than the Ankers, not NEARLY like the Bose though.4. NC performance Great. A close second to the Bose, and at a FRACTION of the cost.5. Bang for the buck AWESOME, due to the great sound/ANC and decent phone call capability.=== Tao Tronics Sound Surge 60 ===1. Comfort Great. Tied with the Ankers as a close second to Bose.2. Music fidelity Good. Very close to the MPOWs3. Audio calls Unknown. I’ve been on a lot of calls, but at home where it’s quiet. This pair has not been in noisy environments. Mic performance has been good in the quiet.4. NC performance Good, but a slight audible hiss. NC works great on calls.5. Bang for the buck Very good. A good sounding headphone with decent call performance and ANC for a budget. Unfortunately, I think they are discontinued.
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Joel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbeatable Price:Performance!
I’ve had the Soundcore Q20 headphones for almost a month now, and I thought I’d start off my review with one simple statement: I’ve only charged these things ONCE since I’ve taken them out of the box. These headphones have absolutely phenomenal battery life. The only reason I charged them was because I wanted to test how long they would last on a full charge (within my day to day use). I received these headphones on the 1st of April. It is currently the 27th of April and the battery is still at “Medium” (there is no visual indicator, however there is a voice that tells you whether your battery is “High”, “Medium”, or “Low”).That being said, I’ll go ahead and list some Pros:- Battery Life (Seriously, I can’t stress enough how good it is)- Sound Quality- Comfort- Looks- Sturdiness/Build Quality- Noise Cancellation (there’s a caveat here, continue reading to see what I mean)BATTERY LIFE:As if I haven’t already said enough, these headphones refuse to die. I’ve used them from anywhere between an hour to 3-4 hours at a time (long gaming sessions or binging a show on my laptop or phone), and they just don’t let up. Like I mentioned in the intro, it’s been almost an entire month with these headphones and I’ve only had to charge them once. It is worth mentioning that the battery will drain much faster with noise-cancelling turned on, as it is indeed ACTIVE noise-cancelling and uses more power. I’ve got to give props to Anker for marketing these as lasting 40 hours, as this runtime is more accurate when noise-cancelling is ON. With ANC off, these can easily last 60+ hours. It’s always refreshing to see a company slightly under-sell and over-deliver.SOUND QUALITY:These things sound way better than they should at this price-point. I wouldn’t call myself an audiophile, but I do have experience with over-ear, closed-back studio headphones (I own a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x’s), and dabble in amateur sound mixing/mastering as a guitarist. Apart from being just a bit heavier on the bass than I would like, these headphones do an excellent job at bringing out lows, mids, and highs in pretty much anything you’ll find yourself listening to. Nothing sounds drowned out or overexposed (with the exception of the bass, but there’s a valid reason for it in this case). I bought these headphones primarily for multimedia consumption (movies, video games, music, etc.). They have just the right amount of punch in the low-end to make things such as explosions or bass-heavy sound effects really shine. In this instance, the heavier low-end makes sense. Voices sound crystal clear, as the mids don’t get drowned out by the lows or highs like on some other higher-priced headphones (looking at you, Beats..). The highs are where these things truly shine, in my opinion. Lots of budget headphones tend to sound very “tinny” with harsh, sharp highs to over-compensate for the overly-saturated bass, but these do a great job at keeping both the mids and highs prominent enough (despite the thicker bass).COMFORT:I’ve owned and used plenty of both over-ear and on-ear headphones over the years, and I can’t beat around the bush here: these are the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever used. I was expecting to have to “break them in”, given what some of the other reviews were saying, but the minute I put these on I was pleasantly surprised at just how soft and light these felt (without feeling cheap or flimsy). And I wear glasses!LOOKS:Not a whole lot to say about how these look. I wouldn’t say you’ll be turning heads while wearing these out and about, but for the amount of money that they cost.. I’m just saying they could’ve looked a lot worse. I’ve seen headphones three times the price that are a complete eye-sore. The Q20s are clean and minimalistic, without giving away its low price.STURDINESS/BUILD QUALITY:Although I’m not one to man-handle my devices (no matter how little they may cost), I have to say that these don’t feel the least bit flimsy. I did a mild stress-test by stretching both ear cups apart as far as I was comfortable with and was able to get about 10 inches wide. I don’t think anyone has a head that wide, but if you do, these are definitely going to fit. The build quality feels great, and I feel like these will definitely last a while (and I will be updating this review if that changes lol).NOISE CANCELLATION:These headphones do indeed have active noise cancelling, BUT.. I literally almost NEVER use it. Here’s why: they don’t need it. The headphones are built in such a way that even with the ANC off, they drown out a ton of outside noise. Unfortunately, there is a significant drop in volume when noise-cancelling is activated. The bass takes a hit as well, making it more evened out with the mids and highs (which might be a plus for some).FINAL THOUGHTS:There’s only really one “Con” that I wasn’t going to mention, and that’s the carrying bag that comes with the Q20s. There’s nothing really wrong with it, but I did just want to note that they used to come with a hard carrying case (according to some older YouTube reviews), and I’m a little salty that us newer buyers don’t get that lol. All in all, for the $60 that I paid for these headphones, I can’t think of any reason not to fully recommend them. They sound great, the battery life lasts incredibly long (almost to a suspicious degree, making you feel like today is finally the day it’ll need a charge only to be proven wrong), it’s got decent looks, solid build, and they even threw in Active Noise Cancellation for situations that call for some extra silence. If you’re in the market for some new headphones for multimedia consumption (I definitely would not use these for any professional work, as they are not made for that), and have a bit of a stiffer budget, look no further. These will do more than its price tag leads on.
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Monica –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great, but lacks in noise cancellation.
I ordered these to help me in moments of sensory overload as a new mom who is on the autism spectrum so I can be more attentive to my baby’s needs even if he’s in the middle of a screeching cry. Their affordability, noise canceling feature, and positive reviews were driving factors behind picking this pair, and while they may not be perfect, I’m happy with my purchase. I’ll get into the specifics below.NC Feature: First and foremost, these are certainly more of noise reducing headphones than they are noise canceling. This isn’t too much of an issue since the reduction is enough to take the edge off of noise in my surroundings, but I’m demoting a single star because of it.Sound Quality: I was very pleasantly surprised by how nice my music sounded on these for just $60. I expected them to be tinny, but they rose above, and the added bass is rich without being overwhelming or stuffy sounding too.Charging: These arrived fully charged which was another nice surprise, last a long time as advertised, recharge efficiently, and include a standard USB to Micro USB cable. No complaints there.Adjustability: These offer the standard “click” type expandable headband to accommodate various head shapes and sizes, but if you have long hair like me, you may find yourself needing to be careful removing the headphones since hairs like to get tangled in the adjustable area of the headband.They’re comfortable regardless though, so complaints here either.Appearance/Material Quality: Another nice feature. I ordered the black pair to match my belongings better and they certainly don’t LOOK as inexpensive as they are. They’re pretty sleek with no gaudy branding or logos to distract the eye, and the feature buttons are subtle yet easy to find with your hands without looking.Packaging: Sturdy box and molded plastic shell inside. Included was a water resistant drawstring pouch to carry the headphones when not in use (a pleasant surprise that I now use often to transport them), a user manual, a 3.5mm aux cable, and the previously mentioned USB to Micro USB charging cable.Anyway, that’s all I can think of to speak on for now. Will update if anything changes, but for now I definitely recommend these headphones.
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CynicalDriver –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought for work (12hr shifts) – Worth it!
I picked ghese up for work as hearing protection and am very impressed. The active noice cancelation works very well to cut the ambient sounds down to a comfortable level and the battery lasted for the entire 12 hour shift. I was still able to hear people to communicate, despite having the sound of the equipment cut drastically and I felt no discomfort after wearing them almost all day. If you’re looking for an alternative to uncomfortable ear plugs, these just might be your answer.Pros:● Battery lasts more than 12 hours with ANC on● ANC effective without cutting off speech● Simple design fits in at work● Almost no audio lag via Bluetooth● Great priceCons:● Ear cups are a little small, (but didn’t cause me irritation)● Micro-USB chargingI know these aren’t marketed for hearing protection, but they do the job while offering some extra features that make them very good regular headphones as well. 9/10, would buy again.
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great headset!
There are most likely better headsets available. I just received them as an early birthday gift from myself about two weeks ago so these are still very new to me This model sounds and preforms much better than expected for the price! Good highs and lows, crisp clean sound.The active noise reduction made my two cycle leaf blower sound like a blow dryer in the next room while I was operating it! These will be great next summer on my lawn tractor!The battery seems more than ample as I so far have only used the headset for a few hours between chargings.So far no issues with pairing or Bluetooth. The pairing process was easy.The Bluetooth signal from device seems to be great at sixty feet or more without obstruction!Over all, I highly recommend these, They seems to be of great quality for the price, especially if they hold up for the warranty period !!!!.
Amazon Customer –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay.
Overall they are a decent head phone not wow like bose or higher quality but they do the trick for a cheap pair of head phones. They’ll work until the holiday sales start.Pro’sBluetooth or aux cord. Most devices are going away from aux cord but they know a lot of people have older devices and can not financially update and this allows both.Decent sound for a cheapo pair of head phones. I wouldn’t rave it great but it gets the job done. I compared them to my older head phones from 10 yrs ago and was a bit impressed but def NOT wow they’re great. No where near bose but it does the job. It does some sounds decently but is not so great at other sounds. If you like surround sound I would not rate these great for that. I love good sounding music and these don’t cut it for me but will do until the holiday sales kick in. I live in my head phones so I will get high quality ones these ain’t it.Won’t break the bank. For a cheap head phone these are actually pretty decent. I’ve had my fair share of cheap not so great head phones. If you are not hard on your head phones you could easily get a couple yrs out of these. I have a lot of aux cord devices and this will probably end up being a back up pair for those. In the long run I may eventually take out the battery and keep them as a aux cord headphone.Great noise cancelation up to about 90 dec. That’s pretty much most back ground noise. Works great as I’m a light sleeper. This is a standard feature with most head phones these days.Con’sShort battery life. I mean 40 hrs isn’t that long. I know other head phones that can last up to 3 days with a full charge. I mean that’s every other day you’re charging them for 2 hrs.Short axu cord. Sorry but 1.5 ft is very short and you need at least a 3 ft cord to be comfortable with it. You can easily buy a longer aux cord on amazon if this one be too short for you. Yes the aux cord can affect the sound quality. You be best to buy a more decent one than the cheapo one that came in the box.Charging cord is very short 0.5ft. Designed to charge device off to the side not while using it. I am glad I bought a universal head charger as this won’t cut it for me. Am I the only one who finds the tedious charging of head phones annoying?Environment affects battery life. This head phone is designed for the ideal temps of 40-90f. Anything outside of this range can heavily affect them. If you read the manual this is in there.Volume controls are a bit difficult to access. You have to tuck under the ear piece and feel for them instead of blindly taping the ear piece for it. This is a bit frustrating.Not the best sound. Great for a chep pair but I wouldn’t go raving about the sound quality. I am use to high quality sound such as bose or better.Can’t hear anything in a noisy environment above 90 decimals unless the volume is over 30%. Sorry but my old beats could easily blast through that and I could hear my beats as low as 5% volume in noisy environments. I had a fan running in the back ground and had to have them 40% or higher to hear them.App that comes with the head phones will steal the data on your phone. So many people fall for this and you can run the device fine without it. Please read the i agree clause and you will save your self from this fate. You do NOT need the app and they work just fine as a stand alone device.Unable to disable the voice notifications. I use my head phones a lot and find it annoying when your device randomly says “battery low” or gives an odd command out of the blue. Zero way to disable this.A bit tight for me. These are pretty tight on my head and I do not find them the slightest bit comfortable. The ear pieces are huge for me and it would be nice to have them a couple inches smaller.
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Carl Payne –
5.0 out of 5 stars
There are no better BT headphones under $100
UPDATE: Added the 5th star. Read the review with edits at the end.Wow. I am rarely this blown away by consumer-grade peripherals, but I feel very compelled to write a glowing review of these headphones.I do a lot of audio work, and cans are ubiquitous. I have some wired Sennies that I love behind the mixer, a couple wired Audio Technicas that have stood the test of time in the broadcast studio, and a pair of nice Sony BT cans with ANC, so I will be comparing these Ankers to the Sony model WH-1000MX3.Without question, Anker has come further, faster, than a lot of peripheral manufacturers. The attention to detail in their products is exceptional, and downright attractive. The build quality is great, the packaging is great, the functionality is great, the ergonomics are great. My experience with their hubs is what leaned me toward their headphones.After a bad experience with in-ear phones on an airplane, I decided I really needed some over-the-ear headphones for flying, but I didn’t want to carry around a $300 pair of cans that I only use a couple dozen times a year. I looked on Amazon, saw the reviews, read the single-star complaints, and plunked down a whopping $60 (SIXTY BUCKS?!?! Are you kidding?) figuring they couldn’t sound that awful and would be perfect for the task.Let me assure you: these are the perfect headphones for flying.I like the idea that if they get lost or stolen, they’re easily replaceable. I love how well they fit (with a caveat, below), and they look great. MOST of all, holy cow do they sound great!Pairing the first time was a little bit of a process, but that’s to be expected the first time you play with a new toy. After that, I put on my go-to sound check song (“Sacrilege,” by Mentallo and the Fixer), cranked the volume way up, and listened.I have no idea what the THD or frequency range on these are, but I don’t think I care. The “silent note” at the 1:00 mark of that song came through so clearly, without even the slightest hiss or noise, that I was madly in love with them immediately. The dynamic range is exceptional, there was no need for me to play with the super-duper-bass-button-doodad, I just let it play.The highs are crisp without tinny tones, the lows are deep without rattling the 40mm drivers (I’d love a set like this with 50mm drivers), just a very clean, direct, simple, uncomplicated sound quality that rivals the AT 500’s I have and is absolutely on-par with the Sonys.So I tested the ANR. I turned on the A/C in my office, reset Sacrilege, and played the beginning again. The A/C, as expected, kinda dampened the experience, but not any worse than the Sonys. I reset the song again, with the A/C on, and activated ANR (it’s called ANC on the Sonys). THIS is where the two headphones differ dramatically.With Noise Cancellation on, the Ankers outperform the Sonys. Period. It’s a night and day difference, so if this is why you’re considering these headphones, waste no more time and go get yourself a pair.In terms of tonal quality, I put these at the top of the list of any wireless earphones anywhere. I mean it. They’re better than ANY earbud type I’ve listened with, they’re better than every other OTE without ANR/ANC, and they’re as good as the Sonys, but with better ANR. They’re better than any WIRED earbud, too, including the Sony IEMs I used to use back when everything had an 1/8″ jack.Sound is, as you would expect, not ‘quite’ as good as the higher-end wired ATs and Sennies. I don’t think Anker would mind me saying that, because they’re a completely different application. If you play MP3s and don’t think they sound worse than lossless files, you wouldn’t appreciate the higher-end phones, so go buy these right away. If you can’t hear compression noise in your satellite radio, then you won’t appreciate the compression of BlueTooth and you should go buy these right away.That’s quite a lot of good stuff to say about a pair of headphones that cost less than a decent dinner.There are 3 reasons for the 4 star review.1. The ear pads are uncomfortable for my ears. Not VERY uncomfortable, but enough that I have to adjust the phones several times during a 3 hour flight. It might be that they’re new and I just need to break them in. If that turns out to be true, I’ll adjust the review up a star.2. The battery life isn’t that great. To be fair, I only need about 12 hours of battery life and I’ll just recharge them. However, the advertised battery life is estimated at 40 hours with ANR and 60 hours without. My experience is that with ANR I get about 22-24 hours, and without I get about 48. Now, I have not had these very long, so I’ve only timed my first recharges, so if it turns out the battery life goes up with proper use, I’ll add the 5th star.3. They don’t fold up as small as the Sonys or even my ATs. This one alone is not worth docking a whole star, but it’s the only other complaint I have. Carry-on space is so limited, and there’s a pocket in my bag that the Sonys fit in, and these don’t (not by much though).Hope that helps you make a decision. I’m very happy with these, and I just might give them some airtime at sea level just for giggles.UPDATE January 2023: After using these headphones for a reasonable amount of time, I’m adding the 5th star. The earphone cushions did “break in,” which I’m not crazy about (if it breaks in, it will break out), but they did become more comfortable. Ordinary movement is sufficient to avoid the urge to move the head phones. On a 3 hour flight, they’re perfectly fine. When they are new, the cushions are a bit stiff and I should have realized that, because my AT’s needed their cushions replaced after umpteen years.Battery-wise, I am getting pretty close to advertised spec, but I have noticed that if you crank up the volume on your phone or player, then crank up the volume on the headphones, the battery life suffers dramatically. Play with it a bit, adjusting device volume and then headphone volume until you get good sound without noise.Finally, I’ll tell you that I like these so much that I bought a BT card for my PC. These are pretty good for videoconferences, and they’re nice to have while you run a buzzsaw or have screaming children next door and you just want to not be distracted. I’ll still prefer my Sennies for mixing, and I still prefer my AT’s for ordinary focused PC work, but these cans are exceptionally good. I cannot get over how good they are, affordable or not.Five stars. When they wear out, or break, or otherwise stop making me smile, I’ll just go buy another set.
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Carolina –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Want ANC Headphones with $$$ sound but under $60? These deliver that & more IMHO UPDATE Dec 2023
Update Dec 2023- These headphones are still as awesome as the day I received them in 2019! Ankar is truly hard to beat. Just in case you’re looking for a pair I can vouch for the quality of these.I’ve had these headphones since end of December 2019, gotten for flight over the holidays. Tried out both Bose noice Cancelling headphones at local brick & mortar store, but the price caused me to pause. On to Amazon where I found these, better price, would arrive before my flight, sounded like a deal worth a shot after reading everything about them what did I have to lose with Amazon’s return policy & Anker’s reputation for quality.I’ve had great chargers, other electronic items by Anker with great results. They arrived on time well packaged, impressive from the start, but sound quality sealed the deal.Back to Anker headphones, I love them! The sound quality is amazing, when I have ANC on I can’t hear anything but music, the outside noise is indeed cancelled. Even on my really bad flight (another story) a guy wanted to test them against his B newest headphones, so we switched for a test. He said he wish he had known about Ankers quality & price, they were impressive not that he would give up the B set, but would definitely buy them as a spare or an extra pair to use for other activities, he couldn’t believe the price. He went straight to Amazon asked me if the pair he chose were the same as mine, they were & he ordered them. That kind of confirmed I have a great pair of anc headphones & didn’t pay $$$ for them,They pair easily and are comfortable – until I’ve worn for hours then my shades/glasses are indented in my skull, time for a break, but that’s after hours of wearing-enjoying great sounding music 4-6 hrs & battery is still strong, time fly by.There are only 2 minor suggestions for Anker regarding these headphones 1) add to Soundcore app please (after thought I don’t know if it’s needed unless to customize equalizer) the volume can be controlled on the headphones. 2) the headband could use a slight redesign. Wearing them while working out, doing lawn work or inside cleaning, cooking, always moving about (excellent BT range btw), the top of headband pulls my hair as the headband is adjustable it tends to slide a wee bit & my hair gets pulled so I have to adjust them & keep going, I’ve no idea how they could do this it’s something I noticed when trying out my son’s. He bought a cheap pair of JBL headphones for lawn mowing, they do fit a little better but don’t compare to Ankers sound quality, imho Would love JBL type fit on Anker Life Q20 hybrid ANC headphones!Taking phone calls while wearing headphones works great, I asked how did I sound, fine he said, then we laughed when I told him I was listening to music on my Ankers when he called & I took the call while wearing my headphones. Neither of us had any problems with quality of call. Volume is easy to find & adjust the multifunction button is easy to use for music or calls.They come with the charging cable, though I wish more companies included the wall plug in,I don’t always have a spare just ling around, ok so I never have a spare just laying about. Also the aux cable is included though I haven’t used that feature yet. A drawstring pouch to put them in, which was good as I didn’t have a case to put them in for my flight & no time to get one. Instructions are well written Anker products are always first classLove these headphones, the ANC & overall sound quality at this price point is a gift that keeps on giving. The quality of this model looks & sounds like the much higher price headphones, maybe better than some. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy for a gift as they come gift wrap ready or a gift of music for me.Overall Ankers entry into the headphone, earbud market is welcomed. I wouldn’t hesitate to try them out if you’re looking for headphones with ANC Fantastic sound, that doesn’t break the budget to tears, give them a listen I think you’re going to love them.Simply put my Anker Life Q20 ANC headphones are fantastic in quality and sound. I’m not an audiophile but I can’t find a thing disappointing in these, not quality or sound. I like a variety of music & I hear good bass, mid tones & treble, vocal it’s all there. As said for everything including quality these headphones deliver at a price that doesn’t break the bank & with Ankers outstanding customer service is amazing. I can honestly say Anker SoundCore is definitely impressive, just as their charging cables, & other electronic devices that was my first introduction to Anker products. I’m sure I’ll look at their Bluetooth speakers soon.Sorry for overly long review, there’s so many outstanding elements that I feel are important for customers to know when spending your money,I try to offer as much info I’ve experienced as possible, I’ve relied on Amazon customer reviews when making a purchase, they’re brutally honest good or bad & I appreciate that.I’ve had & used these headphones since late 22nd December, tonight is 25 July enough time to really evaluate them, they’ve exceeded my expectations, I would definitely recommend, most of all I would buy them again.Thanks if you did read this long review, good intentions to help others as they shop. UPDATE 12 August a friend of mine used my Ankers while visiting. He called back he had received his very own Anker Life Q 20 headphones. That says a lot about the sound & quality whilst respecting the customers wallet, he was so happy with his new headphones & that I recommended Ankers.Thanks again to Amazon shoppers, Amazon & AnkerUPDATE: if you’ve read my review you know I’ve had this set of headphones since Dec 2019 it’s Nov 29 2023. I thought I would need to replace them this week but not so fast! Removed them from the pouch they came with, paired with new iPhone and wore them while preparing dinner continuing until bedtime always after midnight. The quality of sound, the hours of comfort while carrying on with everything needed to be done, the joy of listening to many genres of music was fantastic even taking a call.In 2019 I think there was 1 color choice, sure I’d loved to have had the choices Anker has today but I didn’t buy them as a fashion statement but for the Anker quality, outstanding customer service in every product they put the Anker name on. These headphones have not diminished in sound quality whether I’m jamming as I go through daily chores, or taking or making phone calls while wearing this same pair of headphones.In this current economic environment I’m thrilled for Anker’s dedication to quality while delivering headphones that are affordable. And providing a fantastic choiceI wanted Amazon shoppers to know they have a choice if shopping for headphones that doesn’t sacrifice sound or quality or lasting performance. When I’m looking for another set of headphones or the Anker Liberty Air EarPods or the many chargers I’ve bought, I always look for Anker/Soundcore first I know the quality and their outstanding customer supportThanks everyone Happy Shopping
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Gregg Longstaff –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Repeat purchase
We purchased my wife’s headphones a couple years ago. We love that their Bluetooth connectivity to our smartphones so shencan listen to audiobooks and music while we work outside in our large yard and garden. She likes the noise blocking features as we travel and naps during flights. A neighbor noticed her wearing the headphones outdoors and asked about it, then ordered one for herself after checking out our old headphones. My turn!
Cheri H –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Range is amazing
I have only tried these once so far while cleaning and putzing around house. They connected quick to my phone and sound was great! They were pretty comfortable. I also didn’t detect any range issues when I was in back yard (phone was in front of house). So far total win.I’m excited to try when I go to the gym. I’ll have my hearing aids in so I’m interested to see how the headphones feel with those. Generally the pressing is uncomfortable but I think the size of these will be helpful.
Jamie Hoard –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought for an international flight
I borrowed a friend’s Sony noise canceling head phones in the past and they worked great on flights, but they are to expensive for me. When I had to travel internationally I knew I wanted noise canceling headphones so I bought these. It was a 16 hour flight and they were on the entire time and still had battery left when I landed. My phone died before they did. Very quiet and sound was great.
Jane Losson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound quality and noise-cancelling, very comfortable.
I mainly listen to classical music. The sound quality of the Q20 is remarkable, comparable with the Life Q10 – The sound is full, equally distributed. The headset is very comfortable. The noise-cancelling is excellent. The latency could be better. I compared the Q20 with the Beats Solo3 Wireless (very uncomfortable), the BERIBES 65H and the KVIDIO (both offer a decent sound quality with bass too much emphasized for my taste). I also have the Bose QC35 (the best sound of all and VERY comfortable) and the QC45 (the best noise-cancelling I have ever experienced) but those two costs about five times what the Anker Q20 costs. The difference in quality doesn’t justify the price difference – for my personal tastes.
charlie landes –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly great!
Wasn’t sure when I first got these but man did. They blow me away. Overall sound quality is great so is the overall build. The noise counseling is pretty good and the only complaint I really have about these is for some reason will not connect to the app. I have a pair of n-air anchors as well and love them but they do connect to the app. On all, if you’re looking for a budget over here, noise canceling headphones, get these
Heather Harris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really happy with these
I ordered these after looking up less expensive alternatives to Bose, and a few different lists mentioned these. I live in a small apartment with people who like to play loud music and yell at video games, while I need to do homework and focus on tasks. These headphones are definitely saving my sanity and ability to focus! The noise canceling works great. It’s like no one else is even home when I use it, and even without turning on the active noise canceling, still a good experience. I haven’t timed how long the battery lasts, but it’s been a few days since I last charged them, and they’re still going strong.
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Laura Jevtich –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I do not know what bass quality is. But I love these headphones!
I don’t have a picture of me with these on. But they have been a helpful tool for focusing in a noisy area. My bro-in-law visited for a month, and before getting these, I got no work done. I’ve been using them for over a week now, and the blocking of sounds is FABULOUS!I do not use these to listen to music. I use these to create videos or block sound. They work great. I can hear well, and with these, those annoy tics and other noises are gone! Thank you so much.
Barnacle Wes –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Does everything it claims to do quite well
I bought this Anker based on reviews and on past experience with Anker products, and I have not been disappointed. I’ve been using these 5 days week, for music, video calls and conferences for work, and with my phone. The sound quality is quite good, the noise cancelling effective enough to cut out traffic noise from a nearby major thoroughfare, and the blue color is fantastic.My next pair will probably be the Q30 or Q35 though, for multiple bluetooth connections. The Q20 you have to re-pair each time you move to another system, which isn’t that bad, but is annoying when you’re late to a video call fumbling with your headphones.If you’re a single-device user, these might be the perfect headphones for you.
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EJS –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Impressive charge length and recharge quickness
The charge is so long (says 40 hours) I never have to worry about it. Possibly even more impressive is how quickly it recharges. Just plug it into the USB outlet on my computer, blink, and it’s charged again. The noise cancelling is pretty good. I have a small head and the earphones and headset just seem to fit, so something to keep in mind. Connecting bluetooth to my TV keeps gving me problems. I’m a tech, so I usually work it ou though. Other devices, no problems. The sound quality is good and they’re comfortable on my head (I always wear a thin beanie, including over my ears, cause it’s more comfortable to me.) There have been a couple instances where it has some distortion feedback or seems to briefly lose connection. I’ll have to keep an eye on that to see if it was specific situations. Anywho, all that said, overall, I like them a lot! Noisy neighbors and their kids be gone!
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Mike W –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bluetooth over ears headphones
Seems to be good quality and easily adjusts be to fit comfortably over ears. Light enough to wear for long periods. Can be used wireless or wired through a furnished auxiliary cable. Sound quality and bass response is good for moderately priced headphones. Has noise cancelling but we don’t use it since most background noise is blocked just with them on. Paired easily with computer and later with a separate Bluetooth transmitter,
D –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these!
I purchased one set to see how comfortable they were and how well they sounded.Personally, I like the feel/sound better than my brother’s Bose headphones.I’ve since purchased 3 more sets for myself and other family members.I’m embarrassed to say that with the noise canceling on I’ve been surprised (scared) by family members (a few times) who came up behind me. I didn’t hear them and they aren’t a quiet bunch.I have one set that is newer generation than the others and I prefer to use them because they have a C charging cable. It’s such a convenience to not have to struggle with what side of the cable fits into the headset, especially in the dark.I ♥ these headphones!
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S. Harris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life changer! I can sleep with these! Sound awesome!
I have used these everyday for about 6 months. The sound is superb, the noise canceling is a life changer and I can sleep in a noisy household. I use them to listen to podcasts and my music when the kids are loud in the house as I do my daily tasks. A warning though is that because these are so effective, I would caution not to wear these with very young children as you may not be able to hear them cry if something is wrong. The ear pads are very comfortable and even comforting to me. I am a back sleeper, but with the occasional turn of the night and my head these truly don’t put pressure on my head or ears even if my head is on its side. I just can’t believe that something this comfortable can block out sound as I would expect something to be quite tight but it is not- just cozy. I have terrible insomnia and these have literally changed my life since I would usually wake with a “pin drop” and would then be awake all night. The sound is very crisp and clear with perfect base. I cannot recommend these highly enough. The purchase came as a suggestion from my son in college who is really into music and had purchased these himself as he waited to “save up” to replace his more expensive pair after his more experience ones broke. He says these are just as awesome and has no reason now to get the more expensive pair. He was so impressed he has since purchased for his girlfriend also. I am also purchasing these for my 10 year old for sound quality, comfort and for the noise cancellation to help him sleep at night as well- he has OCD, ADHD and sensory processing issues and he loves wearing mine with no issues of pressure other than them being a comfort to him and I NEED mine and can’t share with him anymore.
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Rocky Thomas –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceeds expectations for the price
I wanted a pair of NC headphones for travel and didn’t want to spend the money for top-of-the-line Bose or Sony models. These have good reviews and rightfully so!1st If you have tried the flagship Bose… models these are going to be nowhere in the same league as that sonically or noise reduction but for approximately 1/8 the cost ( I got them on sale) these are a super bargain! The sound quality is totally enjoyable to listen to and I haven’t gotten fatigued from listening for extended periods.2nd Battery life, connectivity, control buttons, and build quality… are all amazing even if they cost 200 dollars I would be impressed by the materials and construction. The pads are soft and well-cushioned on the ears… I’ve done multiple multi-hour sessions in them and zero issues.If you have 400.00 dollars burning a hole in your pocket there are better choices for sure, but if you want a good product that plays well above their price point get these, you won’t be disappointed!
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
These headphones work as well as advertised
I bought these wireless Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones to replace a pair of Sony bluetooth headphones I had been using with my tv, and I couldn’t be happier. The Sony headphones worked ok, but would sometimes interfere with my Amazon Fire Stick and then drop the connection. I’ve had no such problem with the Soundcore set.I live in an apartment complex near a main road, so there tends to be quite a bit of traffic noise, particularly in the summer months when the windows are open. Combine this noise with a little bit of hearing loss, and at times it would be hard for me to hear the television. I didn’t want to jack up the volume so much that it would annoy the neighbors, so I opted for headphones, and I couldn’t be happier.When I put on these headphones and turn them on, the outside noises almost completely drop away, save for the occasional passing motorcycle or siren. What I really love about them is the richness of sound I now experience when watching television. I actually HEAR the dialog – no more having to try and lip-read what’s being said. And there’s now a richness to the background music in the soundtrack that really surprised me.One more selling point is that in addition to the bluetooth, there’s also a jack that can be used to plug in my old iPod Nano (RIP Nano!), and that sure beats the little old earbuds that came with the Nano. Excellent sound quality while blocking out the outside noise.These headphones are definitely worth the ridiculously low price.
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Kenneth M. Green –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound, noise cancellation, & comfort. Also the sound and the comfort. No Regerts.
I saw these on a Today’s Deal sale, and like a drug addict that likes hopscotch, I busted out the chalk sidewalk and started researching.Everyone loves these headphones. Your mom will love these headphones. They are not $300 Bose ANC headphones. (ANC stands for Always Be Closing. Sit Down. Coffee is for closers.) But they are 80-90% as good as Bose Active Noise Cancelling headphones at 1/5 the cost. You’ll need to ask your kid or younger brother to help with that Algebra, but let’s just say x = incredible value.Apparently Soundcore is an Anker company. This isn’t obvious in some of the reviews you will undoubtedly read while on the toilet. But it’s Anker made. Who hasn’t had great experience with Anker stuff? Your purchase history here on Amazon already has 14 Anker purchases. This won’t be your first or your last Anker purchase. Aside from making you feel dumb with your friends because no one can agree how to pronounce the “a” in Anker, their products are solid performers at a good price.And that’s how I’d describe these headphones – like a really nice Honda amongst Acura, Lexus, etc. Or a really good TV dinner where they get the cheese right. These Soundcores are not beautiful. They won’t help you get the girl (or the guy. or the cute non-binary person you saw Wednesday). But they absolutely will make you feel glad you bought them.They are solid in the hand, if a little cheap feeling – but only next to high end headphones. They aren’t flimsy by any stretch (do not try to stretch them). The plastic is thick and has a matte finish. The headband adjustment is solid – easy to move and stays in place once set. Comfort is excellent. The earphone cushions are buttery soft (and not all greasy like butter. That would be gross. Butter on your ears sucks.) The soft ear cushions make a great seal on your ears and don’t hurt after wearing for hours, even with glasses.Some reviewes mention that these headphones can get a little sweaty. That does not mean the headphones themselves. These headphones produce almost zero perspiration themselves. But they may make your head/ears/ear area sweat. Because of the great seal made by the cushions, and due to the material being all natural vinyl or something, it can make things a little warm after an hour. But if you’re sitting at the bus stop in this humid heat, your ears are gonna sweat. At least these headphones will protect your ears from the loud noises of the bus and the other people at the bus stop who won’t stop talking about Sammy and why he took off. You don’t need to hear that story again. Poor Sammy.The ANC (not the chain of movie theaters) is good. For headphones at this price, the noise cancelling is excellent. So I guess that means the noise cancelling is excellent. At this price. These aren’t high end Bose, dum-dum. These will remove a lot of exterior sound like a droning fan, dogs barking, a baby crying, a spouse asking you to do something, a police officer telling you that you can’t lie here, a drive through operator asking you want you want over and over and over.I haven’t tried these on a plane yet. But I will. If I say I’ll come back and update this review after using them on a plane, that would feel disengenuous, because we both know that’s not going to happen. I feel like there is a modicum of trust and intimacy established at this point, and I don’t want to harm that. So let’s just agree to disagree, OK? I bet these will be great on a plane.Sound is really really good. I won’t say excellent because you might like artificially enhanced Beats-like bass response, and if you do, trying to explain what “subjective” means will take too long. I’m kidding. If you really like a bunch of bass, that doesn’t mean you are stupid. I don’t think calling someone stupid is OK. You just have terrible taste and judgment and probably only give 40% effort at everything.These sound clear and crisp. Bass response is good without being overbearing. (for those who really like heavy bass, that has nothing to do with bears).Sound is great. Really great. Way better than those earbuds you’ve been using that start to feel uncomfortable after 45 minutes. Go on, take the plunge. I promise you will happy with your purchase and grateful to me and then we can be friends. You will love these headphones. Later, you will learn to love me.I can tell you are losing interest. I know that look. I’ll wrap this up. Buy these headphones. You won’t be disappointed. Get a cheap hard case. I found one on Amazon for around $9. Now you have noise cancelling g headphones that sound great, fit great, last a very long time on a single charge, and you’ll invest way under $100 all in. You will be the envy of your friends. Or at least your friends’ ears.
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8155193843 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Beats by Dre. Sorry Dre.
I bought myself these Soundcore headphone a couple years ago, and last year, my husband won a pair of Beats by Dre at his work Christmas party The good kind. We decided to gift them to our daughter because she was always using mine. She was so excited to get the Beats and thought they must be better than my Soundcore because they’re Beats. Needless to say, I had to buy myself a new pair of Soundcore because after a week, my daughter went back to using mine. She said the Beats didn’t even come close to the sound quality and noise canceling of the Soundcore headphones. She’s regifting the Beats to her brother. 🤣 Seriously, these are absolutely amazing quality and sound. You won’t regret it.
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Karri –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid Headphones for Price!
4.5 stars! I wanted a pair of overhead headphones for the long plane ride I was planning to be on. The noise cancelling feature is good! It’s not 100% cancellation but I’m fine with that for safety reasons. You have the option to turn it off too, but I don’t notice a massive difference.These do hurt my ears after about an hour of straight wearing, but adjusting them regularly helps a bit.The sound quality is solid. Not absolutely amazing but I enjoy listening to music out of these.The Bluetooth connection feature is different from my AirPods in that I’ve found I can’t connect to another device (my phone) if I don’t manually disconnect it from another (my laptop) and vice versa. I don’t like this feature and wish it would just know to disconnect from the other device if I try to connect it to a new one.
Sage –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic soundproof headphones
I never EVER write reviews, but I have a deep need to write one for this. I suffer from a lot of anxiety and often times get overwhelmed by loud and sudden noises. I have been able to live peacefully and be less triggered by my environment with these! They don’t block out all noise but if you play a low volume white noise (I prefer brown noise personally) it makes them completely sound proof. I genuinely didn’t think that I would be able to walk around my house without music blasting to all heavens but these headphones have made it possible. They hook up easy to multiple devices (ie PC, Mac, phone) and switch between them with no problems. They also have good sound and a good mic for phone calls! For the price and convenience of amazon, these headphone are a quick and cheap alternative to some other noise cancelling headphones. I cant recommend these enough.
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Daniel –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great headphones for the money
I challenge anyone to find a better value in headphones. These sound great to my ear and are comfortable to wear. I also like that the controls are relatively simple and tactile. Push a physical button to make a change. No fussy swipes or taps needed. Review websites often list the lack of app support as a con, but in my case, the sound profile was quite good out of the box without the bass boost enabled.The ear pads are slightly too small in diameter. I wish they were a tad larger for my elephant ears. The padding is also very soft. It’s comfortable but actually compresses just a little too much.Other reviewers have commented that they sound better without the noise cancellation engaged and on wired connection. I actually find the opposite. The noise cancellation changes the sound profile somehow and actually makes it sound better to me.
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angie –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works as expected
I’ve had these for a month now and I love them. I wear them for most of the day, like up to 16 hours and i’ve never had them die on me ever. I only have to recharge them every 2-3 days or so, and the charging time is very short. The only downside to these is that if you turn your volume up to the max using the buttons on the headphones, it stops the audio and makes a little noise, kind of annoying so I stick to using my normal volume buttons on whatever device im on to adjust the volume
Jordan Pon –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Super-Solid Bang-For-Your-Buck Pair of Headphones!
Let me start off by explaining my use-case for these headphones.I was in the market looking for something to be a good accompaniment to my brand new Oculus Quest 2. I planned on sharing the play experience with some friends, so earbuds were out of the question for sanitary reasons. I wasn’t looking for stupidly-expensive headphones to have to play some VR games, but wanted something decent so Beat Saber would sound better haha. Previously, I had bought these $15 Panasonic headphones that had banger reviews, but once they arrived, I put them on, turned on some music, and instantly boxed it back up. Trash. So back to Amazon I went to look for something that’s more bang-for-your-buck. I stumbled upon a bunch of non-mainstream headphones and then eventually to these. I have some Anker chargers and stuff but I never knew Anker made audio hardware, so I thought I’d read some reviews and try them out since they were on sale for $45 vs. their $60 MSRP. I knew now that if I wanted even the slightest decency in quality, I’d have to spend more than $15 haha.Next, let me explain my experience in audio hardware.I wouldn’t consider myself a professional audiophile, but I know good sound when I hear it. My most expensive pair of headphones are my Sennheiser HD 650 for when I dabble in music production or want listen to music at the highest quality pair with my FiiO portable amp interface, my pair of Sony MDR-V6 (my favorite pair of headphones/ studio monitors and ol’ faithful), Sennheiser CX 5.00i (hands-down best-sounding and most-balanced earbuds), 2 pairs of Sennheiser CX 300 (best-sounding alternative to the 5.00i), Beats Studio (trash), Beats Solo HD (even more trash), airpods 1st gen, and various pairs of earpods lying around. Hopefully that gives you a small glimpse of how much high-quality audio means to me…or how stupid I am for owning a couple pairs of Beats…NOW FOR THE BREAKDOWN ——Sound Quality —- 8/10These are actually quite above decent! The price is just a bonus. I’d say the quality as normal headphones for listening to music and gaming, they’re perfect. Crisp highs and good lows (with a bit of a default bass-enhancement). The mids could use a bit of work but to be honest, for $45 this is prob some of the best sound you can get at this price-point. Pretty much what a lot of these reviews say. Heck, these may be better than/ as good as most name-brand $100-200. I’ve used various Bose Quiet Comfort series headphones ($300+) and haven’t been impressed with their sound quality. I would say these sound just as good, if not better, than Bose QC headphones, as controversial as that may be to say haha. Another comparison is against my airpods, which I consider pretty good-sounding. I would say these are about the same as airpods, but with added bass and optional added bass on top of that. Beats muddle everything else with their added bass, while these don’t IMO. Overall, sound quality on these is solid and for under $60, I would say is a steal.DO NOT USE FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION OR AS STUDIO MONITORSI only say this because there are reasons that these are just meant for listening. There are drivers in these that may not sit well with production hardware, such as an amplified audio interface, preamps, or other equipment. When I plugged this into my FiiO via the provided aux cable, the sound became unbalanced. It’s probably because it wasn’t meant to take in more power than it was built with, so better to leave these headphones vanilla than add anything else to them. Use them for listening or gaming and you should experience optimal sound quality. Oh and also, DON’T EVER BUY BEATS. These headphones sound eons better than any of the Beats products that I’ve owned/ tried, including the discontinued $400 Beats Pro.Comfort —- 10/10These are also quite comfortable. I’ve worn it as long as 3-hour time period so far and the sides of my head/ ears weren’t sore like after long wears of my Sennheiser HD 650s. Just like my Sony MDR-V6s they are foldable, so that may have something to do with the flexibility of its entirety. My Sennheiser HD 650s are non-foldable, and that’s a big drawback for those :'(. The memory foam pads covered with faux leather allows the headphones to comfortably conform to your head shape. The only thing I can really compare the comfort to is the Beats Studio, which surprisingly, despite their build quality, are pretty comfortable. Overall, I feel like these would fit most heads and provide almost universal comfort.Features —- meh, not much to talk aboutReally the only added features are the optional bass-boost and active noise canceling (ANC). The optional bass-boost isn’t bad, it just doesn’t do much for me because bass is already enhanced right outta the box. So if you’re into bass-boosted and bass-heavy music, these will be quite pleasant for sure! The ANC also doesn’t really do much for me since I listen to my music loud enough to drown out pretty much everything anyway. But, when I turn it on without music playing, it does do something. It’s not quite as effective as the Bose QC headphones, but I think it works pretty well in most loud situations. I just haven’t used it on a plane yet haha. The volume control buttons have an annoying beep every time you press + or – , but whatever. This actually sucks- you can’t use the headphones while they’re charging, even wired. Ridiculous, I know. But hey, can’t have everything, right? Big oof on Anker’s end on that.Aesthetics —- 6/10Not gonna lie, these are pretty generic looking headphones. They don’t have some revolutionary design to it, but they look like your average good-looking generic headphones. They aren’t flashy like Beats or Airpods (or probably the upcoming Airpods Studio) but they don’t look bad at all. They’re just…normal. But, I did only get the black pair, so maybe the gray one looks better in different settings. Don’t let this be a deal-breaker, though.Connectivity —- 6/10Wired, these things are perfect. The provided cable could be longer, but that’s nothing against the headphones themselves. Just buy an extender or a longer cable online for like $10 or less. THE ONLY REASON I’M KNOCKING OFF A STAR is because of what a lot of people are complaining about: the choppiness and clicking of the Bluetooth connectivity. Every now and then the headphones will click or have that split-second static noise while I’m listening via bluetooth. It’s not often, but happens enough to dock a start off. Now, I could just return these and try to get another pair, but I’m too lazy and don’t really care too much about the clipping every now and then, so that’s on me. But, it’s a problem a lot of other reviewers are complaining about so it’s a legitimate issue. The range is fine so far. I’ve been able to walk 30 ft. away without any clipping issues. I’ve also used these for video calls and they work just fine with no clipping.Conclusion —- Overall grade: 9/10You may or may not find headphones this great-sounding at this price-point or even a step up in price-point, but then again I haven’t tried every single pair of headphones on the market. But I can say with confidence that these stack up pretty well against my studio headphones that I own and I would recommend these to anyone looking for decent-sounding headphones, because with these, you’ll get way more than what you’re looking for. These will definitely be a pleasure to play VR games with and even moreso just listening to music while at home or traveling!Now if you’re looking for decent earbuds, I recommend the Sennheiser CX 5.00i! (If you haven’t noticed, i’m definitely biased towards Sennheiser, but they’re industry-standard and the have the best sounding audio products I’ve ever experience, hands-down)
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Colton loves music. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably the best Bluetooth headphones for its price
I was in the market for some new headphones. I had a pair of Bluetooth headphones, a different brand for about six years, they finally started to wear down and sound quality, didn’t appear as loud as they were, which is expected after Bluetooth headphones are used continuously. For context, I used mine every day, Probably the only time I didn’t use them as well I was sick, so I would say I used my headphones, probably 355 days out of the year. So you could imagine how heavily used they were. Anyways, enough of my rambling, you want to read the review. I went looking for more of an upgrade for my old headphones, I wanted something with noise, canceling features, as I have bad anxiety, and sometimes just need to escape from noise. So, when I saw reviews of these headphones were rather positive in the sound department, I had to give them a chance. I love music, it’s my number one escape from stress in life, so you bet I take shopping for audio products very seriously. The sound quality on. These is great, there is deep base, and that’s just out of the box, I’ve heard, it’s even better when you set an EQ in the app. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do that, because the app won’t detect my headphones, I don’t know if that’s just my pair, or if this particular Model of headphones isn’t supported by the app. So I’ve just left it to rest, they sound good out of the box anyways. If you’re looking for a pair of noise, canceling headphones with deep base under $100, I think soundcore is the way to go, I might be biased because I like soundcore products, I own a soundcore mini three if you were wondering. But even people who weren’t familiar with soundcore, and used other brands told me they liked these better when I got them a pair. My girlfriend was very loyal to JBL, and I got hurry Pair of soundcore headphones in the gray variant, for Christmas, and she is in love with her headphones. So even people who were very apprehensive about something non-JBL, praises it heavily, that tells me how good these headphones are. Get a pair for yourself, and they also make a great gift for a family member or friend, who sometimes needs to escape noise. or if they just love music. Or both, like myself.
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Joe DeMille –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good deal. Pleasantly surprised with the sound quality!
Got this on sale around $40 about two weeks ago. Way better than other headphones I have tried in the same price range $40-60. This is my third set of Soundcore products. I have been pretty happy with each of them, which is why I was comfortable going a bit beyond my initial budget.The noise canceling works great and has the option of being turned off. It’s amazing to feel the sense of silence that the active noise canceling creates. Great for sensory processing, even when using this feature without music or a movie.The on/off/connected sounds and voice are pleasant and the volume for these can be adjusted independent of the headset volume. No loud annoying voice breaking my ear drum to let me know it’s on, or the battery is low.Sound is crisp and clear with good mid tones and bass. I have only used these for watching movies so far but they seem to have a good range and I can actually hear background noises in films that I hadn’t been able to pick up on before. The listening experience is pleasant and encompassing.I took one phone call so far and I could hear the other person well. They seemed to hear me fine. I did not ask for their feedback so I’m unsure of the sound quality in that regard.The control buttons are easy to understand and use and the headset itself is adjustable and comfortable. I do have a small head so every full headset like this is always just a fraction too large, but with this set it doesn’t hurt my head or ears. I have piercings and the soft ear cups do not irritate them.Only downside is that the charging port is for a micro-usb, but that is just a minor inconvenience.So far the charge lasts me a few days with some pretty heavy use, including leaving them on when I pause a show and get caught up doing something else.Easy to connect via Bluetooth. I have not tried these line-in yet.Good purchase, even at normal price. I usually put a lot of effort researching different products to find affordable items that are still good quality. I’m glad I went with this headset as it surpassed my expectations.
Kathy Tran –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Complete Review for the Average Joe
This is a review comparing these headphones to the Bose Quietcomfort 35 II, and the Sony WH-1000XM4.Now I know what your thinking – how could you ever compare a cheapo $50 pair of headphones to the $300+ big boys in the noise cancelling world like Bose and Sony? Well these headphones are wireless, bluetooth, active noise cancelling, and promote themselves as comfortable with balanced sound, so in my book all three of these headphones are in the same league.The criteria is simple – I don’t use lab equipment to measure, I’m not concerned about exact numbers, and I don’t like falling for overblown hype or marketing nonsense. I use my own experience and non-technical knowledge to decide what I like best.The Soundcore Headphones:These headphones are comfortable. Maybe it’s because of the ‘cheaper’ materials, or they are just genuinely made with comfort more in mind, but I can wear these all day with little discomfort. I wear glasses so a little annoyance is unavoidable, but these do a bang up job of not squishing my head, while still making a good seal around my ears to keep sound quality and noise cancelling from bleeding out. I have heard some having issues with durability, but my bose quietcomfort headphones wore out and cracked over time too. Replacements are plentiful and cheap, so it’s a non issue for me.Comparability and Software:These are what headphones are meant to be. Simple buttons, simple pairing, no proprietary software that I have to download, no nonsense. Just pair and play. They also have a wired mode if I’m editing video or need them to not have any delay. Bluetooth will always have a bit of a delay, but it’s nothing deal breaking, a few milliseconds at most. They do not have multidevice pairing, or absolutely massive bluetooth range (it still works perfectly for me going around my whole house no problem), and there is no EQ balancing, other than the Bass Boost.Overall SoundI’m not a pro audio engineer or audiophile. If it sounds good, it’s good to me. I like these headphones in normal mode just fine. While the overall sound stage is fairly tight, and it can sometimes feel cramped with complex or intricate songs, I don’t feel overwhelmed in any one way or another. The negative I have here is with their ‘bass boost’s mode. It’s fair to say it does boost the bass, at the cost of literally everything else. It almost makes it sound like every other frequency is underwater when it’s turned on. I keep it off 100% of the time – it’s bad.Noise Cancelling:Here is the meat and potatoes of the review. I bought these for noise cancelling and noise cancelling alone. I was surprised – they are pretty good. My air conditioner dissolves away. Car noises and wind fade to imperceptible levels, and airplane sounds go completely away. The area it falls short in is human speech. I can still hear people without much difference. Not a killer for me, but slightly lacking in that regard. They also do not give me the headache compression feeling that some other noise cancelling can give me.Comparisons:Comfort – These surprisingly win. The Bose Quietcomforts are very close, but the headpeice is slightly tighter, leading to overall head pressure discomfort over time. The Sonys are even worse, with their high weight and size they can feel heavy over time, and make my ears warm after about 1 hour.Compatibility and Software – These are also the winners! Sony and Bose just cannot help themselves when it comes to collecting data and making their customers sign up for BS accounts. I’m not a super privacy nerd either, but when I have to take a photo of my ears (looking at you Sony!) Just to listen to music, I draw the line. The Quietcomforts are better, but the Bose app is just another step in between me and my music. Bose at least keeps the physical buttons, which I enjoy because touch controls are still a bit picky in 2020. Sony knows this well, as I fumbled and accidentally turned off my music or changed the volume or song accidentally about a dozen times on their headphones. Physical buttons are arguably uglier, but I value practicality over style in this regard. The Sonys also have multidevice pairing, and their bluetooth range is just stupid far, but I don’t usually run a whole football field away from my phone at a time.Overall Sound – Sony comes first, followed by Bose, and then the Soundcores. The Sony headphones are very crisp, with a wide sense of space. I genuinely couldnt stop myself from smiling when I first put them on. They induce a sense of awe, and I loved their sound immensely. The Bose was slightly worse, and only a touch better than the Soundcores. Bose has cleaner bass, and a better sense of staging, especially with singing and high hat sounds. If I were to number them by sound the Sonys get a 96, the Bose a 85, and the Soundcores a 82.Noise Cancelling – Sony once again wins, but this time the Bose and Soundcores are tied. I genuinely could not tell the difference between the Bose and Soundcores when my eyes were closed as far as noise cancelling was concered. The Sonys I could though. They do a significant better job with human voices, especially crowds like in restaurants or outside. They are still audible, but pass the point where I cannot understand what people are saying – the Bose and Soundcores fail this test.The Overall:Comparing these headphones is an excercise in diminishing returns. For $50 the Soundcores cover about 90% of what the $300 Bose Quietcomforts offer, and about 85% of what the $350 Sony WH-1000XM4 offer. To me, that remaining 10% and 15% does not justify the additional $250 and $300 price tag. Now maybe you’re the kind of person who absolutely has to have the best noise cancelling, or can’t live without the absolute cream of the crop perfect soundscape – and in those instances the features may justify the cost. But chances are if you’re debating on these headphones you are just the average Joe consumer like me, in which case these headphones will cover everything you need without bogging you down in unnecessary features or quality thay will go unnoticed in 99% of the population. I genuinely like these headphones, and will continue to lovingly give them daily abuse until they fail me. After all, I could buy and break FIVE of these before I reached the price of one pair of Sonys.TL:DR Give them a chance, you’ll more than likely find their value apparent.
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KC –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Okay headphones for the sale price.
I like these headphones enough to wear them. I can hear them from the next room without distortion. What I don’t like is that I can’t pause what I’m listening to when someone comes into the room. I have to go to the program I’m using to pause the audiobook or show I’m watching. Another thing I don’t like about these is that unlike every pair of headphones I have had in the past, they don’t automatically sync. I have to go into settings every time I turn them on to connect them to my Bluetooth.They aren’t uncomfortable, so that is a big plus in my book. The charge doesn’t hold as long as advertised but I always keep two pair so when one needs to be charged I have another I can wear so it doesn’t cause a problem. I was just surprised that these have to be charged twice as often as any other pair I have had in the past couple of years.I’m glad I was able to catch these on sale. I don’t know that they are worth 60 bucks.As for sound, bass isn’t my thing because I tend to have headaches. I know you can make them have more bass but I was careful not to turn on that feature. I don’t have any trouble hearing the shows I watch on my computer or the audiobooks I listen to and that’s the most important part. The rest is just an inconvenience. I will try a different brand next time but I won’t be sending these back. They are fine for the price I paid.I hope this review helps you in your search for the right earphones for you.
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Christian –
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 Out Of 10! 4 Real!
Jesus Christ! I would have never thought about the quality being THAT GOOD! They are sooo comfy and very very soft and plushy, not that cheap plastic type of softness. But instead, it’s got that super nice soft plush on the ear muffs and on top of your head. The sound is strong and even without noise cancelling it’s very very quiet, so its very snug. I didn’t notice much of a difference with noise cancelling on. But either way it’s a huge upgrade from basic headphones. I would love to use them all the time, but I am considering returning them and getting the more expensive one, only because I can’t even hear myself type this review with the headphone on, so I wonder. Would the more expensive ones be even better? I don’t know how they could top this, especially since there that good for $60. I would definitely buy again, your getting a bargain. Only because once I spent $120 on some Sony headphones, and its was so cheap and bad quality. I don’t know how they make money on these headphones only because they really REALLY REALLY NICE. When these break, I’m getting the $100 ones. I hope they blow me away just as these have. Great job team!
Samuel –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Clear sound, decent ANC, bad features
Pros — Sound quality is surprisingly good for the price- Exceptionally comfortable to wear – ANC that performs within reasonable expectations- Low latency, good for gaming- Satisfying and responsive buttons- Will work without an appCons — “Bass mode” is just standard base for drivers of this size. Without it on the sound quality on most things is pretty bad.- The combination of these headphones having a separate “call mode” combined with no multipoint connection means that even receiving a call can force you to disconnect and reconnect the headphones before they’ll play sound again. Massive design flaw and a baffling one for headphones this expensive that have no practical features of any kind.In summation, if you’re looking for headphones from the better end of hissing ANC these are probably the best you’ll find in terms of overall sound quality. The fact that they don’t require an app that has mandatory personal info collection is also a rare find for this good of sound. If you’re patient, getting them to work with Discord and games at the same time is achievable… but man that’s a sad sentence isn’t it? The absence of multipoint connection, transparency mode, and basically any features at all really make these useless for a lot of things that are expected to come standard. I’ve got $10 earbuds with multipoint and transparency mode for crying out loud. All told I do love these things but it’s still a bummer that they missed the mark a little.
Wendell Powell –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best ANC and Sound in it’s price range!
First off, this is not a comparison between the Anker Soundcore Q20s and any product from Bose or Sony.. That is an unfair comparison as they are not even in the same ball park.. I know that most people want to get an understanding of how comparable they are to those but if you aren’t willing to spend the money on those, you aren’t going to get near what they offer..That being said, for this price range these are the best hands down.. One hit KO.. I’ll list all the features separately so they are easy to find and read about.Active Noise Cancellation:Let me get some things out of the way, I work at a gas plant in a landfill as IT and Data Reporting.. My job is noisy sometimes.. I hear a constant hum from the motors in the plant right outside my door all day long.. I also travel a lot from the various plants we run.. While ANC is on these headphones won’t block out immediate talking next to me or sudden loud noises, but they do block out the noise from the plant.. That is without the music.. I do need to point out that the talking is trying to talk over motors so it’s louder than your average office space. When the music is on and running, it adds a whole separate layer to the cancellation as I can no longer hear anything else..Sound:I don’t typically have music up loud, most I’ve turned them up to is 50% because I’ve been rough on my ear drums since I was a kid playing drums at a young age.. As I’ve gotten older I’ve been more prone to try and protect my ears.. That being said, the sound quality is very nice with or without ANC engaged.. I find it’s way more enjoyable with ANC on due to everything else being tuned out.. Some headphones will warp the sound when ANC is turned on, these do not.. The sound is as impressive with the feature on as it is off.. This is incredible.. I listen to a range of music from Rap and Hip-Hop to Metal and Hard Rock and they all sound clear and precise in these headphones..They do have a bass-up feature that increases the bass a little more.. This works well without muddying the sound quality too much.. I imagine if you increase the volume too much it might diminish but from my listening around the 50% max it’s been outstanding.. Bass gains can be a real hit and miss for me as some lose sound quality.. With these that’s not the case..Quality:The headphones feel amazing.. They have a nice weight to them (which is not for everyone). I personally like a little weight to my equipment.. It is sturdy and feels solid.. I was afraid of it feeling a little too plastic like but they really don’t.. Now they aren’t as nice as your $200-$300 headphone, but again, their price range they are amazing quality.. The ear cups are very comfortable and soft memory foam.. I was actually surprised that my ears don’t get as hot as normal.. They will overtime due to the design.. It’s impossible to get around since it traps heat, but these seem like they don’t get as warm as fast.. Also the ear cups feel amazing.. I’ve literally worn them all day yesterday and felt no ear fatigue or strain.. This is a solid!Functionality:A feature that isn’t talked about a lot with these is the awesome ability to connect to not just one but two devices simultaneously.. Now a note on that: You cannot listen to two devices at the same time.. What is going on is I’m able to connect to my computer and listen to music on it while being connect to my phone at the same time.. When someone calls me and I answer, it swaps input to my iPhone and stops playing the music in my ears.. Once the call is finished, it swaps back to my computer and I resume listening.. This is an amazing feature that I use daily!Battery:The battery is very nice.. When I received my unit the first thing I did was pair it to my devices (of course) and started checking it out.. I received them with 60% battery.. I used them the rest of that day at work for a couple of hours.. then when I left, used them a little more at the house and watched half of a movie on them before going to bed.. They were still at 60%.. The box says that they last 40 hours and that is accurate.. If you don’t use the Bass-Up technology you can squeeze even more.. and to not use the ANC it goes up higher.. 40 hours for battery life though is incredible for this price range.. I cannot complain!Packaging:The packaging was very nice and well put together.. It came with a charge cable and 3.5mm aux cable (which is great for my Nintendo Switch when I fly).. While I would have loved to seen a USB-C type adapter (as would many others) that is still an expensive change to make and would probably bump the price up out of the $60 range.. I understand from a manufacturing point the reasoning to possibly go with a micro-USB.. It would be nice for C, but it is what it is.. That doesn’t change how well this thing is made and works.. The only gripe I have and it’s a minor thing is the case they come with.. Well, you can’t call it a case cause it’s just a bag.. Now, it’s a very nice bag, but I throws these buys in a backpack with a laptop and iPad and Switch (in a hardcase) and so a bag doesn’t really protect your headphones.. Luckily I had a nice hard case from a cheap pair of headphone I received a few years ago (the case was the nicest part) and they fit perfectly.. So if you don’t have one buy a hard case for them..Overall:Overall, for the price these are the best hands down.. You really cannot beat their ANC and sound quality for this price.. I will definitely buy these again and probably buy my wife some so she’ll stop stealing mine.. If it was out of 10, I’d give this product a 9/10 simply due to no hard shell case..
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Marc –
4.0 out of 5 stars
An Honest, Unbiased Review **UPDATED**
UPDATE, 2/29/20: Anker Customer Service has provided me an updated pair of the headphones for reevaluation. I have not experienced the popping issue at all with the new pair, so I am updating my rating to 4 stars. I still really enjoy the sound from these while ANC is on; strong, fun bass, and not at the expense of the mids and treble. Also, customer service also sent me replacement earpads in the event that they fail over time.Once again, I cannot say enough about how amazing Anker’s customer service is. Many companies out there could learn a lot from how much they want their customers to be satisfied!UPDATE, 1/31/20: Unfortunately these are being returned, for 2 reasons:1) I’m getting the popping noise whenever I take off the headphones while playing in ANC mode (which is always). This simply cannot happen for headphones at any price point, much less $60.2) I can see already that the earpad leatherette covering is beginning to pull away from the housing. Since receiving the headphones, I have treated them with kid gloves, so in less than 2 weeks time I’m already beginning to see potential for long term build quality issues.So, as with other reviewers, bummed that these just don’t live up to Anker quality. Leaving them at 2 stars as they are serviceable, but not a long term gamble I’m willing to take.ORIGINAL REVIEW, 1/25/20:We live in a world of excess. Headphones are a prime example of this. Not only are there many “name brand” manufacturers of headphones out there (Sony, Bose, Beats. et. al.), there are now endless “no-name” brands peddling junk. There are a handful of companies trying to find some middle ground, TaoTronics, Mpow, and, of course, Anker Soundcore. When it comes to headphones, at least for me, is value for price paid. Without a doubt, the more expensive headphones by Sony & Bose offer the best quality across the board, but they’re not such a great value, at least for my needs. And to go super cheap with no name brands is a waste of time, as you’ll make major sacrifices. Anker is trying to establish itself as the sweet spot for solid value without making too many sacrifices.Like other reviewers, I have used other Anker products, some good, some not so good. Their charging products are nothing short of spectacular. Their audio products, on the other hand, have always been hit or miss. I decided to take a chance on the Q20 headphones because A) they are a few generations in, so hopefully Anker has made improvements over time, and; B) they sit at a great price point (between $40-60 depending on timing). Not cheap, but not astronomical either.So after using them for a week, and making the decision not to return them (I have returned countless headphones), I wanted to share my first impressions. Maybe these will change over time as the build quality ages, or sound quality evolves with burn-in, but I wanted to try and help those on the fence with some honesty rather than the endless one line five star reviews.PROSComfort. While these are in no way portable, they are fairly light and not overly bulky. Most of the cheaper over-ears are simply too much like earmuffs in an attempt to maximize comfort and/or improve sound quality.Sound Quality. This one is both a pro and a con, so I will come back to this below. For the most part, I enjoy the sound quality on these. Admittedly, I like extra oomph in the bass, and these are definitely bass headphones.Battery Life. Gave them a full charge when I received them, and probably won’t need to charge them again for likely…weeks. Since I only use them at work and occasionally around the house, I expect the battery to last quite a while.Value. So far, I feel like I am getting every cent out of my investment in these. Sure, they are not perfect (as you will see below), but for the price paid, they are meeting my expectations.CONSNoise Canceling. Yeah, Anker threw in noise canceling as that feature is hot right now. It’s there, but it’s mediocre. Would I trust it if I was a frequent traveler? No. That would be worth an investment in Bose or Sony. But at work and around the house, it’s fine. I haven’t encountered the popping issues other reviewers have experienced, so I will have to wait and see on that.Build Quality. This is where Anker was able to keep the price point low. These aren’t the most solidly built, but they are passable so long as they are handled decently. A case would have mitigated this, but again, cost. The buttons are not the best, and over time I can tell that these will likely be the first things to fail.Sound Quality. Here is where I will contradict myself. There is a discernible difference in the bass level between noise canceling being off vs. on. When off, the cans really thump with bass, which is great when listening to pop, hip hop, or EDM. It’s too overpowering for most rock songs, as it drowns out pretty much everything else. It’s still listenable, but gets exhausting after awhile. With noise canceling on, it’s better, but it seems like the sound quality degrades somewhat with the added layer of processing. Not a steep decline, but it does mean that I leave the noise cancellation on all the time, which will result in the battery dying quicker. Not a deal breaker.TL;DR: So overall, I recommend these headphones if you are looking for a solid pair of cans at a reasonable price, KNOWING WHAT YOU ARE BUYING. These are not going to give you superior performance on any feature, except for battery life. They are definitely acceptable for what you’re paying for, and so long as the build quality holds up, should meet your needs for a couple of years. And if not, Anker has an 18-month warranty on defects, and their customer service is A+.
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