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Anker SoundCore Life Q20 vs Sony MDR-XB550AP

7.1 in
7.7 in
Anker SoundCore Life Q20 Headphones
Anker SoundCore Life Q20
Sony MDR-XB550AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB550AP
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
7
3.7 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
57 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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5
5 editorial reviews
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User rating
80
3.7 out of 5
80 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
3 %
46
3.9 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Anker SoundCore Life Q20Anker SoundCore Life Q20
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

Anker SoundCore Life Q20Anker SoundCore Life Q20
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Control typeButtonsIn-line control
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldablenoyes

Dimensions

Anker SoundCore Life Q20Anker SoundCore Life Q20
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Weight9.24 oz6.35 oz

Sound

Anker SoundCore Life Q20Anker SoundCore Life Q20
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Impedance16.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Frequency range16 - 400005 - 22000
Driver size1.57 in1.18 in

Microphone

Anker SoundCore Life Q20Anker SoundCore Life Q20
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphoneIn-line microphone

Connectivity

Anker SoundCore Life Q20Anker SoundCore Life Q20
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
USByesno
Detachable cablenono

Features

Anker SoundCore Life Q20Anker SoundCore Life Q20
Sony MDR-XB550APSony MDR-XB550AP
Noise-cancelingyesno

Pros & Cons

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