Over-Ear
Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2
68Good
$60
Full review dataEdifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 vs Soundcore Life Q35: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore Life Q35 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore Life Q35 - Great overall at around $92.
Over-Ear
Soundcore Life Q35
78Great
$92
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Soundcore Life Q35
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 | Soundcore Life Q35 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $92 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Custom silk-diaphragm drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 88 h | 40 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 49 h | 60 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | - |
| Quick charge | 15 min = 15 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | No |
| Controls | touch | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 268 g |
| Water resistance | None | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 5 | 4 |
What reviewers said
Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2
The Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs a massive 88-hour battery life (49 with ANC on) and supports high-quality LDAC streaming. It features hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint, and a comfortable, app-tunable design, making it a strong value for everyday wireless listening.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, even with ANC enabled
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Sensitivity is a bit low, requiring higher volume
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky for some users
Soundcore Life Q35
The Soundcore Life Q35 are over-ear wireless headphones that deliver a bass-forward yet fairly balanced sound, strong active noise cancellation, and standout battery endurance that often exceeds the advertised 40 hours. They pack useful features like LDAC support, multipoint Bluetooth, and a companion app with EQ, all in a comfortable, affordable package, though their tuning isn't reference-grade and the midrange could be more transparent.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, often outlasting the rated 40 hours
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC with a transparency mode
- Pro:Comfortable fit and solid build for the price
- Con:Bass-heavy tuning can sound boomy to some ears
- Con:Midrange clarity and out-of-box tuning could be better
- Con:No wear detection, so music keeps playing when removed
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