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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are deciding between the Soundcore Life Q20 and the Steelseries TUSQ, consider how you plan to use them. The Soundcore Life Q20 offers noise cancellation which is great for immersive listening and quiet environments, but this feature generally comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the Steelseries TUSQ is more budget-friendly but lacks noise-cancelling capabilities, making them less optimal for noisy environments. if you're focused on gaming or making calls, the Steelseries TUSQ has a dedicated microphone, providing clearer communication. If you prioritize sound isolation and are willing to invest more, the Soundcore Life Q20 might be the better option, but for gamers or budget-conscious consumers, the Steelseries TUSQ could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.0
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music, though the Steelseries TUSQ is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.2
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
7.3
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.7
6.0
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
32.3 Hours
N/A
The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$43
$55
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The Soundcore Life Q20 has a price of $43 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $55.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.2
The Steelseries TUSQ and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
4.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Steelseries TUSQ are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Life Q20 and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$43 | $55 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2020 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 32.3 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.8 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 258.5 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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.
About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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