Anker SoundCore Q20i review: specs and price
Anker SoundCore Q20i
Why is Anker SoundCore Q20i better than the average?
- Highest frequency?
40000 Hzvs24955.07 Hz - Battery life?
40 hoursvs29.87 hours - Impedance?
16 Ohmsvs33.16 Ohms - Driver unit size?
40 mmvs35.58 mm - Bluetooth version?
5vs4.58 - Charge time?
2.5 hoursvs2.65 hours - Battery life (ANC)?
40 hoursvs37.32 hours
Price comparison
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
6.0/10
1 votes
Sound quality
8.0/10
1 votes
Value for money
10.0/10
1 votes
Comfort
9.0/10
1 votes
Noise isolation
9.0/10
1 votes
Design
Fit
Over-ear
The fit of the headphones.
weight
268 g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has a detachable cable
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
can be folded
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
It can be folded into a more compact form.
has a tangle free cable
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
is dustproof and water-resistant
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
Sound quality
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
lowest frequency
16 Hz
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency
40000 Hz
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
driver unit size
40 mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
impedance
16 Ohms
Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level
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Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
has passive noise reduction
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.
Power
Battery life
40 hours
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
Battery life (ANC)
40 hours
The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
charge time
2.5 hours
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Has USB Type-C
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has wireless charging
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Has a solar power battery
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Connectivity
Connectivity
Wireless & wired
The connectivity type of the headphones.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has aptX Adaptive
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Low Latency
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
has aptX HD
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Lossless
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has AAC
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Features
has a noise-canceling microphone
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
control panel placed on a device
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
can be used as a headset
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Has an in-line control panel
✖Anker SoundCore Q20i
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
Miscellaneous
has a 3.5mm male connector
✔Anker SoundCore Q20i
This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.
Price comparison
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Harrison
3 months ago
9 / 10
SoundCore Q20i: Value for money, hands down
Harrison
3 months ago
9 / 10
The soundcore q20i is an incredibly good pair of headphones for the price, as they are comfortable (subjective to head size), and relatively light weight. Build quality is good on first impressions, the pu leather headband and ear cups are soft and conform to my ears very well, creating a good seal around my ears. Due to the quality control issues with other anker soundcore products such as the notorious headband plastic snapping on the q30’s, this will receive a 3 star, which is subject to change. Onwards to sound quality and noise isolation. The sound is heavy on the bass accompanied, which might be overpowering for some people. There is also a slight emphasis on the treble and the mids are very balanced. Thankfully, these headphones can link to the soundcore app, where you can adjust the eq to your liking. As for noise isolation, it is very good and with the addition of anc, cancels out background noise extremely well especially considering the price. Also worth mentioning is the transparency mode, which is pretty good, allowing for awareness of surroundings. Connectivity wise, pairing was easy and can connect up to 2 devices which is pretty neat.
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