Over-Ear
Soundcore Life Q20+
68Good
$60
Full review dataSoundcore Life Q20+ 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.
Soundcore Life Q20+
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery8.5
Calls5.0
Value8.0
Soundcore Life Q35
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Life Q20+ | Soundcore Life Q35 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $92 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Custom oversized 40 mm dynamic drivers | Custom silk-diaphragm drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | up to 40kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | none;} --> | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 60 h | 40 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 40 h | 60 h |
| Full charge time | 180 min | - |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 258.5 g | 268 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 4 |
What reviewers said
Soundcore Life Q20+
The Soundcore Life Q20+ is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that delivers solid value with its long battery life, comfortable fit, and effective hybrid noise cancellation. Its sound profile is generally balanced but leans toward bass, with some treble peaks, and audio quality can degrade slightly when ANC is turned on. While it lacks premium features like multipoint connectivity, it remains a practical pick for casual listeners seeking an affordable everyday headset.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 40 hours with ANC on
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Strong bass response and decent overall sound for the price
- Con:Sound quality noticeably worsens when active noise cancellation is enabled
- Con:ANC performance is average compared to higher-priced rivals
- Con:No multipoint pairing for switching between devices
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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