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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sennheiser Momentum 4, being more expensive, offers superior comfort, better overall sound quality, and excellent active noise cancellation perfect for air travel and calls. Its battery life is significantly longer for extended use, and it features high-quality build controls. The headphones also have a more immersive experience for gaming and TV due to higher latency, which may not be suitable for competitive gaming where low latency is crucial. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life Q20 is noticeably cheaper with decent sound quality and good noise isolation. It's foldable for better portability and can be used during exercise, but it has shorter battery life, lower mic quality, and is less optimal for calls and meetings. If budget constraints are considerable and casual listening is the main use, the Soundcore might suffice; however, for frequent travelers, professionals in calls or meetings, and those desiring long listening sessions, investing in the Sennheiser would be beneficial despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.5
7.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music, though the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.0
5.2
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.8
4.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.2
4.7
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
5.3
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Battery
59.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$250
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has a price of $250 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 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 Sennheiser Momentum 4 to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is very good.
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How the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser Momentum 4 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 59 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 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 | 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) | 294.8 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sennheiser Momentum 4
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2023
"If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD."
Soundcore Life Q20
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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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