Soundcore Q20i

Launched Aug 2023 · Over-ear headphones

55
OkayGifng score
Good for valueGood for noise-cancellingGood for batteryGood for comfort

Usual price₹4,499

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Usual price ₹4,499

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Score breakdown

Sound
46
Noise cancelling
55
Battery
81
Features
40
Calls
—
Comfort & fit
76

Each part is measured the same way for every model (from specs and lab test measurements where they exist) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • ANC among the best at this price, about 25 dB average in their test
  • Ran about 49 h with ANC on
  • Light and comfortable for a full workday
  • Calls clear in a quiet room; works wired when the battery dies
  • Very comfortable with a gentle clamp and soft pads
  • Metal headband and solid hinges feel well built
  • Battery matched the 40 h ANC claim in their use

Cons

  • Muddy, uneven sound with boomy bass and edgy treble
  • Unnatural transparency mode
  • Calls struggle in noisy public places
  • Small, crowded buttons; multipoint sometimes dropped or switched off
  • Shallow cups and light clamp can slip
  • V-shaped sound: loose bass, harsh treble, thin vocals
  • ANC only average for the class
  • TechGearLabSep 2025

    Worth it mainly for blocking everyday noise and long battery; most budget rivals sound better.

  • RecordingNowJul 2026

    A strong-value budget over-ear: comfy and sturdy with long battery, though the sound is ordinary.

  • Mobile-ReviewApr 2024

    Sounds and cancels noise better than its price suggests, with ANC close to Soundcore's dearer Space One.

  • OuterAudioFeb 2025

    In a Q20 vs Q20i comparison, picks the Q20i for most buyers thanks to its app, custom EQ and transparency mode.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers40 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Battery60 h, 40 h with ANC
Measured in a test49 h (ANC on)
Fast charging5 min = 4 h
Wireless chargingNo
Connection
Bluetooth5.0
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Wired option3.5 mm
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight243 g
Controlsbuttons
In-ear detectionNo
FoldableYes
Other
Warranty1.5 years
ColoursBlack, Blue

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