Soundcore Q20i
Soundcore
78 Overall Score
vs
QCY H3 PRO
QCY
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Studio
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Specifications
| Soundcore Q20i | QCY H3 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.24 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Vegan Leather | protein leather |
| Headband | Polycarbonate, ABS | leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 10 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth, 40H Long ANC Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Big Bass, Customize via an App, Transparency Mode - Blue | LDAC |
| Surround | soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth, 40H Long ANC Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Big Bass, Customize via an App, Transparency Mode, Ideal for Travel | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | soundcore | QCY App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Q20i
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
QCY H3 PRO
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Q20i1.738score per dollar
vs
QCY H3 PRO1.435score per dollar
Soundcore Q20i offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: QCY H3 PRO
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
