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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are prioritizing sound quality and want a premium listening experience, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX earbuds offer excellent overall sound and very good noise isolation, with additional features like sweat and dustproof certification, making them suitable for exercise. However, they are at a premium price. The Soundcore Life Q20 headphones are more budget-friendly, have very good noise isolation suited for air travel, and a significantly longer battery life, but they may not match the sound quality and build of the Beoplay EX. The Soundcore headphones are versatile with both wireless and wired options, which is great if you want the option to use them without relying on battery power. Choose the Beoplay EX for a higher-end audio experience and portability or the Soundcore Life Q20 for better value, comfort during long wear, and longer listening sessions without charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$60
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $60.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q20 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
4.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
Soundcore Life Q20
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2022
"As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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