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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Soundcore Life Q20 offers active noise cancellation, providing a quieter listening experience, which can be important if you want to block out ambient noise. They also have a wireless design, which adds convenience and freedom from wires. On the other hand, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is designed specifically for gamers, offering a microphone for in-game communications, and may have tuning more suitable for gaming audio cues. If active noise cancellation and wireless connectivity are priorities, and you're willing to spend more, the Soundcore Life Q20 is suitable for you. However, if you want a budget-friendly option and need a microphone for gaming, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.2
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.7
5.6
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
32.3 Hours
N/A
The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$43
$40
$0
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$20
$30
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The Soundcore Life Q20 has a price of $43 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Life Q20 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$43 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2020 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 258.5 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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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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