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Audio Technica ATH-M20xBT vs Soundcore Life Q30 (2nd Gen)

What ATH-M20xBT does better (3) and where Life Q30 (2nd Gen) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-M20xBT
Audio Technica · 2022ATH-M20xBT
4.5Score
3 advantages≈ $55
vs
Soundcore Life Q30 (2nd Gen)
Soundcore · 2024Life Q30 (2nd Gen)
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
6.2Battery8.7

Why is ATH-M20xBT better than Life Q30 (2nd Gen)?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Weight216 g vs 260 g+20%
  3. Highest frequency32,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+60%

Why is Life Q30 (2nd Gen) better than ATH-M20xBT?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-M20xBT: Yes
  2. Battery life60 h vs 70 h+17%
  3. Charging time4 h vs 2 h2×
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency32,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance36 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life60 h70 h
Charging time4 h2 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight216 g260 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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