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Mackie MC-100 vs Soundcore Q20i

What MC-100 does better (2) and where Q20i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Mackie MC-100
Mackie · 2021MC-100
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Soundcore Q20i
Soundcore · 2024Q20i
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is MC-100 better than Q20i?

  1. Weight232 g vs 246 g+6%
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%

Why is Q20i better than MC-100?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · MC-100: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore Q20iSoundcore Q20i≈ $306.1
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—60 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight232 g246 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—BIue, Pink, White, Black, Navy Blue, Taupe
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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