Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Vs. Beats Studio3 Wireless Review In Detail

Weight

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 263g

Beats Studio3 Wireless 260g

The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 have a weight of 263g, these weigh below 320g, which we consider as the highest average a headphone should weigh for comfort during long use. We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless, at 260g are lighter than the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 by -3g

Has A Detachable Cable

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Detachable cables are cables that have connectors on both ends. One end goes into your headphone cups, while the other end is inserted into an audio source. Some new headphones, and not just the expensive ones, are coming with detachable cables, Anker Soundcore Life Q20 are one of those.

With a detachable cable, Beats Studio3 Wireless too can use alternative cables and if the cable is pulled, it will pop out instead of breaking.

Can Be Folded

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 are foldable, which makes them more portable. Foldable headphones are easier to transport and take up less storage space.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless too can fold up, foldable headphones can reduce their size by 60% to 70% when folded.

Cable Length

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 1.2meters

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✗

A long cable ensures more freedom of movement, but remember that every cable based on the conducting material used has a certain amount of parasitic resistance, inductance, and capacitance. How much depends on the length and construction. Anker Soundcore Life Q20 comes with a 1.2meters cable.

Has An Over-The-Ear Foam

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Over-ear headphones have larger earpads that fit around your entire ear Anker Soundcore Life Q20 have a comfortable full-size form with earcups that fully enclose your ears. This design is loved for its increased sound isolation and the fact that it won't leak sound to your neighbors.

Beats Studio3 Wireless with this design offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels.

Has Stereo Speakers

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Anker Soundcore Life Q20's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Beats Studio3 Wireless and Anker Soundcore Life Q20 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Anc)

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 outside (noise from your surrounding) and adding -1 inside (counter sound within the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 allow you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise.

Beats Studio3 Wireless too have active noise cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each may work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting, mode, or noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✗

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Passive Noise Cancellation uses well-designed ear cups to seal out unwanted noise. This is used for both in-ear earphones and over-ear headphones where the headphone itself will keep surrounding noise out. The Beats Studio3 Wireless sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Lowest Frequency

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 16Hz

Beats Studio3 Wireless 20Hz

Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Anker Soundcore Life Q20's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

Beats Studio3 Wireless's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Beats Studio3 Wireless got a juicier bass than the Anker Soundcore Life Q20

Highest Frequency

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 40,000Hz

Beats Studio3 Wireless 20,000Hz

High frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Anker Soundcore Life Q20's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

Beats Studio3 Wireless's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Anker Soundcore Life Q20 got a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio3 Wireless

Sound Pressure Level

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 95dB/mW

Beats Studio3 Wireless 114dB/mW

Sound pressure is the average variation in atmospheric pressure caused by the sound, the sound level .i.e how loud something is can be perceived differently by different people so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

The sound pressure level, SPL, is the pressure level of a sound, measured in decibels, dB, Anker Soundcore Life Q20's measurement is 95dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Beats Studio3 Wireless's sound pressure level measurement is 114dB/mW.

Driver Unit Size

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 40mm

Beats Studio3 Wireless 40mm

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Anker Soundcore Life Q20 driver unit is 40mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

Beats Studio3 Wireless driver unit is 40mm in diameter, making both Beats Studio3 Wireless, and Anker Soundcore Life Q20 similar in how loud their sound gets , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better sound.

Impedance

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 16Ohms

Beats Studio3 Wireless 32Ohms

Impedance is the device's resistance to the electromagnetic current, when electricity flows through a conductor, it faces electrical resistance that counters the flow of current. The resistance of a wire is measured in ohms. Anker Soundcore Life Q20's impedance is 16Ohms, the lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.

Beats Studio3 Wireless's impedance is 32Ohms. The impedance of earbuds is the electrical resistance of the driver unit present on the inside.

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Battery Life

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 40hours

Beats Studio3 Wireless 40hours

If your headphones play wirelessly, cancel ambient noise, or enhance your listening experience with active features, their battery life will reduce over time. The device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Anker Soundcore Life Q20's battery life is 40 hours

Beats Studio3 Wireless's battery life is 40 hours. Each time you recharge your headphones, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your device, no longer plays for long like it used to.

Charge Time

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2.5hours

Beats Studio3 Wireless 2hours

It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Anker Soundcore Life Q20's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the headphones for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods.

Beats Studio3 Wireless takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your headphones.

Beats Studio3 Wireless too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your headphones, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Battery Power

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 720mAh

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✗

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. Anker Soundcore Life Q20's battery power is 720mAh, more battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Has A Rechargeable Battery

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

A rechargeable battery is a type of electrical battery that can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, as opposed to a disposable or primary battery, which is supplied fully charged and discarded after use. Anker Soundcore Life Q20's battery can be recharged and used over again.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless too have a rechargeable battery.

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Can Be Used Wirelessly

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow you more freedom of movement not limited by a cable.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless also can be used wirelessly

Bluetooth Version

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 v5

Beats Studio3 Wireless v4

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Anker Soundcore Life Q20 has a v5

Beats Studio3 Wireless has a Bluetooth version of v4. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Has Aptx Hd

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✗

The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

Has Bluetooth Aptx

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 support APTX, a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.

Beats Studio3 Wireless support APTX

Has Aac

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 10meters

Beats Studio3 Wireless 10meters

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth

Has A 3.5Mm Male Connector

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Being an industry standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards. This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc. Anker Soundcore Life Q20 has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there. All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor.

Beats Studio3 Wireless too have this kind of connector

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Number Of Microphones

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 4only

Beats Studio3 Wireless 4only

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 have only 4 microphones, more microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless microphones are only 4.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless support ambient sound mode as well allowing you to hear the ambient sound even while wearing them.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✗

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life and improving your listening experience while at it.

Has A Mute Function

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 have a mute function, they have an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless too have a mute function.

Multipoint Count

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2only

Beats Studio3 Wireless 2only

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 support multipoint, which allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless support multipoint count. Bluetooth multipoint would come in handy because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

There is a control panel on the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

The Beats Studio3 Wireless too have a control panel on them.

Can Be Used As A Headset

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 can be used as a headset. A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.

Beats Studio3 Wireless can be used as a headset. since they have a built-in microphone

Warranty Period

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 1.5years

Beats Studio3 Wireless 1years

The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Anker Soundcore Life Q20 have a warranty period of 1.5 years

The Beats Studio3 Wireless have a warranty period of 1years.

Travel Bag Is Included

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 ✓

Beats Studio3 Wireless ✓

Carrying headphones without a case, or putting them in bags without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 come with their own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.

Beats Studio3 Wireless too have a travel bag or case included.

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Category	Features	Anker Soundcore Life Q20	Beats Studio3 Wireless
DESIGN	weight	263g	260g
	has a detachable cable	✓	✓
	can be folded	✓	✓
	cable length	1.2meters	✗
	has an over-the-ear foam	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (anc)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	lowest frequency	16Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	95dB/mW	114dB/mW
	driver unit size	40mm	40mm
	impedance	16Ohms	32Ohms
POWER	battery life	40hours	40hours
	charge time	2.5hours	2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
	battery power	720mAh	✗
	has a rechargeable battery	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	can be used wirelessly	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v4
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
	has bluetooth aptx	✓	✓
	has aac	✓	✓
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has a 3.5mm male connector	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	4only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	can be used as a headset	✓	✓
	warranty period	1.5years	1years
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Vs. Beats Studio3 Wireless Review In Detail

Design

Weight

Has A Detachable Cable

Can Be Folded

Cable Length

Has An Over-The-Ear Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Anc)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Driver Unit Size

Impedance

Power

Battery Life

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Battery Power

Has A Rechargeable Battery

Connectivity

Can Be Used Wirelessly

Bluetooth Version

Has Aptx Hd

Has Bluetooth Aptx

Has Aac

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has A 3.5Mm Male Connector

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has A Mute Function

Multipoint Count

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Can Be Used As A Headset

Warranty Period

Travel Bag Is Included