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Updated January 10, 2024·
If audio quality is a major priority and you want premium build and comfort, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 could be worth the higher price. They offer superior overall sound, better noise isolation, and have excellent battery life, all wrapped in a high-quality build for a luxurious experience. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Soundcore Life Q20 still delivers decent sound quality and active noise cancellation, but with a lower build quality and comfort level compared to the H95. The Q20 is also a good option for air travel given its high noise isolation score and long battery life, but it isn't as portable as the H95. Both headphones have built-in controls and are suitable for a variety of uses, but the H95 offers more advanced features such as an app equalizer and app controls customization, providing a more personalized experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- The Soundcore Life Q20 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95.
Key differences
Music
7.6
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.1
5.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
4.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
TV and Video
9.1
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Cost
$999
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has a price of $999 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q20 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is very good.
Battery
35.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 has 35 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 35 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 323 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95
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Ecoustics
Will Jennings | March 2023
"The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 offers a near bespoke level of build quality and design with impeccable materials, intuitive controls, and great sound. From an industrial design perspective, they are one of the best wireless headphones we have tested so far."
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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