Anker Soundcore Life Q20
This is the headset to get if you want barebones, no-nonsense active noise cancelling (ANC) on a budget. Sure, the lack of bleeding-edge features and outdated USB port may be a drag, but this headset does very well for the price.

The world of budget active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones is sparse with good options, but in recent years Anker has been targeting the segment with several entries in the Soundcore Life line of cans. The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is one of the most affordable ANC wireless headphones we’ve looked at, but is it any good?

We spent a week with the Life Q20 and found out everything you need to know.

Editor’s note: this Anker Soundcore Life Q20 review was updated on January 25, 2023 to add FAQ.

Who is the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 for?
The Soundcore Life Q20 is for those who want effective ANC headphones for less than $100 USD. If you need higher performance, we suggest expanding your budget a bit.

What’s it like to use Anker Soundcore Life Q20?
If one word best describes the Life Q20, it’s “utilitarian.” Given that this is an affordable set of ANC headphones, you won’t have your socks knocked off with high-tech features or bleeding-edge software. Instead, the headphones do exactly what they advertise. No apps are necessary to control the basic functions of the Soundcore Life Q20: just the buttons on the bottom. You get nothing more than you paid for, but also nothing less.

Anker Soundcore Life Q20
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Overview
Design
Controls
Connection
Battery life
Isolation
Sound quality
Microphone
Verdict
Alternatives
FAQ
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The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 wireless noise cancelling headphones folded up on a wooden surface next to the included cables.
Anker Soundcore Life Q20 review
The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 brings great isolation and battery life to a sub-$60 package.
By Christian Thomas
•
January 18, 2022

8.1
Anker Soundcore Life Q20
Anker Soundcore Life Q20
This is the headset to get if you want barebones, no-nonsense active noise cancelling (ANC) on a budget. Sure, the lack of bleeding-edge features and outdated USB port may be a drag, but this headset does very well for the price.
Release date
March 21, 2019

Price
$59.99 USD

Dimensions
14 x 14.2 x 7.6 cm

Weight
258.5g

Model Number
AK-A3025011

Waterproof
No

What we like
Excellent battery life
Fine noise cancelling
Decent sound quality
Price
What we don't like
microUSB port
Slightly small ear cups
No app
8.1
SoundGuys Rating
7.6
User Rating
Rating Metric
Our Rating
User Rating
Sound Quality
9.4
8.9

9.0
Bass
9.2
8.3

8.0
Midrange
9.6
6.8

7.0
Highs
9.5
5.8

6.0
Isolation / Attenuation
6.1
8.0

8.0
Active Noise Cancelling
7.5
7.0

7.0
Durability / Build Quality
6.9
5.2

5.0
Value
9.2
7.5

8.0
Design
6.7
8.7

9.0
Connectivity
7.5
8.8

9.0
Portability
7.0
8.0

8.0
Battery Life
9.9
9.1

9.0
Feature
6.9
6.8

7.0
Comfort
8.2
7.6

8.0
The world of budget active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones is sparse with good options, but in recent years Anker has been targeting the segment with several entries in the Soundcore Life line of cans. The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is one of the most affordable ANC wireless headphones we’ve looked at, but is it any good?

We spent a week with the Life Q20 and found out everything you need to know.

Editor’s note: this Anker Soundcore Life Q20 review was updated on January 25, 2023 to add FAQ.

Who is the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 for?
The Soundcore Life Q20 is for those who want effective ANC headphones for less than $100 USD. If you need higher performance, we suggest expanding your budget a bit.

What’s it like to use Anker Soundcore Life Q20?
If one word best describes the Life Q20, it’s “utilitarian.” Given that this is an affordable set of ANC headphones, you won’t have your socks knocked off with high-tech features or bleeding-edge software. Instead, the headphones do exactly what they advertise.