Over-Ear
Anker SoundCore Life Q20 Plus
70Good
$60
Full review dataAnker SoundCore Life Q20 Plus vs Sennheiser HD 400: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 400 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 400 - Great overall at around $77.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 400
82Great
$77
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Anker SoundCore Life Q20 Plus
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Sennheiser HD 400
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Anker SoundCore Life Q20 Plus | Sennheiser HD 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $77 |
| HearWiki score | 70 / 100 · Good | 82 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Sennheiser dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 16 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 18Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 60 h | - |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 40 h | - |
| Full charge time | 180 min | - |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| ANC type | feedforward | - |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 280 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
What reviewers said
Anker SoundCore Life Q20 Plus
The Anker SoundCore Life Q20 Plus is an affordable over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long 60-hour battery life, even with ANC engaged. Its lightweight build and 40mm dynamic drivers deliver a broad frequency range, while multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 and quick charging add everyday convenience for the price.
- Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life with ANC on
- Pro:Hybrid noise cancellation for effective ambient noise reduction
- Pro:Supports multipoint connection for seamless device switching
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Only AAC codec support, limiting high-res wireless audio
- Con:Charge time is relatively long at 3 hours
Sennheiser HD 400
These over-ear Sennheiser headphones are built around a neutral, open-back design aimed at studio work, delivering a wide soundstage and detailed, transparent audio for critical listening. They are lightweight and comfortable for long sessions, with a high-impedance driver setup that helps maintain low distortion, though they lack isolation and come without a carry case. Wired connectivity via USB-C and detachable cables adds versatility, but the open-back nature means sound leaks both ways.
- Pro:Accurate, transparent sound with wide soundstage
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Detachable cables and USB-C connectivity
- Con:No included carry case or spare ear pads
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
- Con:High impedance may require a dedicated amplifier for best results
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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