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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 7hz Timeless earbuds are higher-priced and offer superior music listening quality, which might justify the cost if you prioritize sound performance. While they lack a microphone for calls and aren’t wireless, they excel in soundstage and clarity due to the planar driver, making them ideal for music enthusiasts. In contrast, the Soundcore Life Q20 headphones are more affordable, featuring active noise cancelling and wireless connectivity, which enhance versatility for travel and noise-prone environments. They also have a longer battery life, foldable design for portability, and built-in controls, which are convenient for on-the-go use. The Soundcore is more suitable for a variety of uses including calls, gaming, and TV watching, despite having slightly lower overall sound quality. If budget and multifunctionality are key, Soundcore might be better, but if audio fidelity in music is your main concern, consider the 7hz Timeless. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.0
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is good.
Gaming
6.6
5.2
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
4.9
The Soundcore Life Q20 and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Life Q20 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
4.7
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.3
The 7hz Timeless is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
32.3 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$185
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $50.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The 7hz Timeless and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.
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How the 7hz Timeless and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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7hz Timeless
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Soundcore Life Q20
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2022
"As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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