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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superior sound, gaming, and TV/video performance with added high-tech features like Neurable AI technology for tracking focus, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent although at a high-end price. They also have active noise cancelling and are well-suited for air travel. If budget is a concern and you need reliable headphones primarily for air travel with decent overall performance, the Soundcore Life Q20 offers good value for the price but with lesser sound quality and no advanced features like the Neurable AI. Keep in mind the MW75-Neuro is heavier and less portable than the Q20. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.8
7.0
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music, though the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
5.2
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
4.9
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
4.7
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
TV and Video
9.3
5.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Cost
$649
$50
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$100
$200
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The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has a price of $649 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $50.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both very good for noise reduction.
Battery
32.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.
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How the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$649 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Master & Dynamic | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 32 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 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 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 338 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 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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