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General

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Series

EarPods1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Apple calls the product line EarPods.

Q1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Listed in the maker headphone range as the Q20i. The Life Q20 is a separate older model.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3046, MYQY3AM/A, MYQY3ZM/A1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026US part number MYQY3AM/A. The Ireland, UK and Germany stores list MYQY3ZM/A (apple.com/ie/shop/product/myqy3zm/a/earpods-usb-c).6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Mac OTAKARA article of 13 September 2023 names Model A3046.

A3004, A3004Z11, A3004Z21, A3004Z31, A3004Z52, A3004G11, A3004G21, A3004G31, A3004G521Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026US store SKUs A3004Z11 Black, A3004Z21 White, A3004Z31 Blue and A3004Z52 Pink. The global and UK stores sell the same colours as A3004G11, A3004G21, A3004G31 and A3004G52 with the same EANs. A3004 is the model number in the maker manual and the EU declaration of conformity.

GTIN / EAN

195949776212, 19594977627410Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-EarPods-with-USB-C-Connectivity-in-White-MYQY3AMA/p/211010.htmlRead 21 October 2026Abt lists Model MYQY3AM/A with UPC 195949776212. Provantage and eBay list the same code. The UPC-A form is stored.11Retailer pagealternate.ch/Apple/EarPods-Headset/html/product/100074672Read 21 October 2026Alternate Switzerland lists Hersteller-Nr. MYQY3ZM/A with EAN 0195949776274. The 12-digit form 195949776274 is stored.

194644127008, 194644187309, 194644135720, 1946442383601Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the four US store variants, which the UK store repeats for the G-code SKUs.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 20 October 2026Press release dated 12 September 2023.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Sold at $19.00 in the US store.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026The US store lists Blue and White as available and Pink and Black as sold out on 2026-10-15. The product is on sale at $69.99.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$193Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 20 October 2026EarPods (USB-C) available for $19 (U.S.). US list prices are shown without sales tax.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€195Press articlewuv.de/Themen/Tech/Apple-Guenstig-Kopfhoerer-erschliesst-neue-PreiskategorieRead 20 October 2026W&V article of 15 September 2023 names 19 euros for the EarPods in Germany. avcesar.com of 26 September 2023 gives the same 19 euro price for France. Tax treatment is not stated. Apple lists 19,00 euro on its German store.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-earpods-usb-c-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: you can only get them in White.

Black, White, Blue, Pink1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Colour options Blue, Pink, White and Black. The US store option name is spelled BIue, which is read as Blue.

Segment

Music1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview: music and video playback, and calls.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Review: aimed at people who want something cheap to play back audio.

Music1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Sold as noise cancelling headphones for commuting, travel and work. The page has no gaming or studio positioning.

Design

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Form factor

In-ear1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview calls them earbud-style headphones that follow the geometry of the ear.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Review lists them as wired earbuds with a hard plastic bud and no ear tip.

Over-ear6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026Background: over-ear Bluetooth headphone.8Reviewrobbsutton.com/soundcore-by-anker-q20i-hybrid-active-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes an over-ear design with memory foam ear cups and an adjustable headband.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

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Closed5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back.

Wearing style

Cable2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Get started: plug EarPods into the device and put them in your ears. A wired earphone with no headband or neckband.

Headband5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Headband type: adjustable over-head.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-earpods-usb-c-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs box: Drivers Dynamic. The same box prints a 20 Hz to 20 kHz range and 30 g weight, which are not stored because they look generic and conflict with the measured weight.

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026The page says oversized 40mm dynamic drivers with BassUp technology.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

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40mm1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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15Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Driver count: 1.

Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

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Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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16Ω2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The manual names no power state.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

48kHz6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article: output supports lossless audio playback up to 24-bit/48 kHz. Apple's US page does not state it. The same site tested the earphones on a MacBook Air (M1) and its Audio MIDI Setup listed formats from 16-bit/44.1 kHz up to 24-bit/48 kHz, as 9to5Mac reports.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/EarPods_with_USB-C_connectorRead 21 October 2026iFixit device page: embedded DAC chip, supporting 16-bit/44.1kHz to 24-bit/48kHz audio playback. This agrees with the Mac OTAKARA article. The page names no DAC part.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article: output supports lossless audio playback up to 24-bit/48 kHz, and the Audio MIDI Setup test lists up to 24-bit.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/EarPods_with_USB-C_connectorRead 21 October 2026Same iFixit line: playback up to 24-bit/48kHz.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026The overview and highlights list no noise cancelling. Highlights name deep bass, sweat and water protection, playback control and calls.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Noise Cancelling No.8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Review: the EarPods don't have noise cancellation.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling. The page claims it reduces up to 90 percent of noise such as planes and car engines. That is a percentage claim and is not stored as dB.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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Hybrid1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling with internal and external microphones.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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41Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 20262 internal and 2 external mics work in tandem to detect external noise. This counts the ANC microphones only. The page does not say which microphone picks up the voice on calls.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Transparency mode is one of the 3 modes ANC, Normal and Transparency.

Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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No5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Wind noise reduction: no.

Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Against the TechGearLab preferred curve the response matches only in the midrange and falls off sharply elsewhere, so bass and treble are weak. The left and right channels track differently.8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Review text: compared with the TechGearLab preferred frequency curve, the EarPods align only in the midrange and fall off sharply elsewhere. It also notes a left and right tracking mismatch. Sound is described as lacking bass.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

ANC on	Overall (dB)
No	3.2

Source8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: passive isolation 3.2 dB. No ANC. The rig and frequency bands are not stated.

Bsoundcore Q20i

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3.2dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3.2dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Clear in an ideal-conditions call and in office conditions. In the subway noise stress test voices stay clear but occasionally cut out.8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Call quality tests: ideal-conditions call very clear, typical office voices clear with some background audible, subway noise stress test clear but with occasional dropouts.

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

11.9g(0.4 oz)8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: measured weight 11.9 g for the earbuds with the fixed cable and remote. Review published 1 May 2026.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

In-line2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Remote and mic diagram: volume up, center button, microphone and volume down sit on the in-line remote.

Built-in5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Microphone: yes, a built-in array. No boom is listed.6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026Built-in microphone on the ear cup.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

12Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026The diagram labels one microphone, on the remote.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

48kHz6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article: input supports mono linear PCM recording at 24-bit/48 kHz. Route is the USB-C cable. Apple does not publish this figure.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

USB7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Connection USB-C only, connector USB-C.

Bluetooth, Analog2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth pairing and wired listening with a 3.5mm AUX cable. Wired listening turns Bluetooth off.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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3.5 mm TRS3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026The included AUX cable has no microphone, so it is a 3.5 mm stereo (TRS) plug. The page does not name the plug type.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

Fixed cable8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: Detachable cable No.

3.5 mm2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired listening page: plug a 3.5mm AUX cable into the headphones. Wired listening turns Bluetooth off and disables ANC. The manual does not say whether the cable is detachable at the headset end, so the jack is recorded and not a fixed cable.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.12m8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: measured cable length 112 cm (44 in). Retail listings say 1.2 m, and Apple publishes no length.

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Product name and connection selector: USB-C connector.

USB-C2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026USB-C charging port. It is not used for audio.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026The earphones play audio through the USB-C connector on the cable. Compatibility lists iPhone 15 and later, iPads with USB-C and Macs with USB-C.

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Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026The earphones connect over USB-C only and have no analog plug.

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Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: connection USB-C only. No wireless link.

None2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual describes Bluetooth only and names no dongle or receiver.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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10m2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 10 m / 32.8 ft. No conditions are given. The 2026 guide says 15 m.7Reviewouteraudio.com/soundcore-q20-vs-q20iRead 15 October 2026The page says a range of up to 10 meters.

Bluetooth

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5.01Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Connect to two devices simultaneously with Bluetooth 5.0. A newer 2026 maker guide for the Q20i prints Bluetooth 5.3, see the doubts. The store page and the older manual both say 5.0.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.0.7Reviewouteraudio.com/soundcore-q20-vs-q20iRead 15 October 2026The page says Bluetooth 5.0.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Dual-Connections: connect to two devices simultaneously and switch between them.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual connections: the headphones can connect with two devices at the same time.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026Multipoint pairing with two devices. Only one plays at a time.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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21Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Two devices at the same time.

Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

iOS, macOS, Android1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Compatibility Information: Mac models with USB-C running macOS Monterey 12.6 or later, iPad models with USB-C running iPadOS 16.4 or later, iPhone models with USB-C running iOS 17 or later. iPadOS is stored as iOS. Android is from the reviews.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Review: they work reliably with Samsung phones but not with every Android phone. The Asus Zenfone 10 would not work. Android is stored as a partial path.

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Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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800mAh2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 800 mAh.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

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Bsoundcore Q20i

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	60
Bluetooth	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 202640 hours with ANC on and 60 hours in normal mode. The playback codec is not stated. The Anker Japan FAQ names the test conditions.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC off up to 60 hours, with ANC on up to 40 hours.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026About 40 hours with ANC on and about 60 hours with ANC off over Bluetooth. Anker's tests used default settings, standard mode and 50 percent volume.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Battery life N/A, fast charging N/A, wireless charging N/A.

USB-C2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging page: USB-C charging port and a certified USB-C charging cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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90min2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS table: Charging time 90 minutes. The Anker Japan FAQ also says about 90 minutes. The 2026 maker guide for the Q20i and Q11i says 2 hours, see the doubts.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026Anker Japan FAQ, in Japanese: full charge takes about 90 minutes.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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5min1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Fast charge for 5 mins to get an extra 4 hours of playtime.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging diagram: 5 min = 4 hr.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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4h1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Fast charge for 5 mins to get an extra 4 hours of playtime.2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging diagram: 5 min = 4 hr.

Use while charging

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No2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging page: Do not turn on your headphones while charging.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

In-line remote1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview: built-in remote that adjusts volume, controls playback and answers or ends calls.2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Control audio and manage a call with presses of the center button. Volume up and down buttons on the remote.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Controls are limited to the in-line remote with a volume rocker and a multifunction button.

Buttons2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls table: multi-function button, volume buttons and an NC button. No touch controls are listed.

Volume control

In-line remote1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview: built-in remote adjusts the volume.2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Remote with volume up and volume down.

Buttons2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Volume up and volume down are single presses of separate buttons.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Wear detection

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No5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Auto pause: no.

Voice assistant

Siri2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Ask Siri: press and hold the center button until you hear a beep.

Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/a3004-soundcore-q20iRead 15 October 2026A long press of the NC button for 2 seconds activates the voice assistant. The assistant names come from the SoundGuys listing.5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Voice assistant support: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

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Padded5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Headband type: adjustable over-head, material plastic with padding.

Headband material

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Plastic with padding5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Headband material: plastic with padding.

Frame material

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Plastic5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Chassis primary material: plastic.

Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

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Memory foam5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Ear pad type: memory foam. The ear cup material row reads memory foam and PU leather.

Replaceable ear pads

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Yes6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026The device page lists an Ear Pads replacement guide. The Q20i battery and LED diffuser guides begin with removing an ear pad.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Clip6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026The iFixit guides remove the ear pad by prying it out of the groove where it meets the driver assembly until it releases around the whole perimeter. No screws or glue are mentioned, so it is read as a press-fit pad.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

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soundcore1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Download the soundcore app for customizable EQ, 22 presets and the 3 listening modes.

App platforms

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Android, iOS2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual shows the Google Play and Apple App Store marks for the soundcore app.

User firmware updates

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Yes2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update page: the soundcore app tells you when a new firmware version is found.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

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Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Compatible with Hi-Res certified audio via the AUX cable. iFixit also lists Hi-Res Audio certification. Stored as the wired Hi-Res Audio mark.6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Q20iRead 15 October 2026Background lists hi-res audio certification.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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TCO Certified1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026TCO Certified.

In the box

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In the box

EarPods with USB-C Connector1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: EarPods with USB-C Connector.

Q20i headphones, USB-C cable, AUX cable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026The page image alt text reads: bluetooth headphones with USB-C cable and AUX cable included. No full box list is printed. Cable lengths and a pouch are not stated.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

Type	Length (m)	Count
Fixed headset cable with USB-C connector	1.12	1

Source8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Measured cable length 112 cm. The cable is fixed to the earbuds.

Bsoundcore Q20i

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1
AUX cable	1

Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026USB-C cable and AUX cable per the page image alt text.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026The box list names only the EarPods. No case.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-c1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Apple US store page, part number MYQY3AM/A.

us.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphones1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdf2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026EarPods (USB-C) User Guide, English pages 2 to 7. PDF created May 2025. Apple Support lists it for the model introduced in 2023.

www.easylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdf2Owner's manualeasylounge.com/cdn/shop/files/17ac7872e3ce323838aedd78694dbcb5901d6ab1_SOUNDCQ20I_01_notice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Retailer-hosted copy of the maker's multilingual soundcore Q20i user manual. The English section is pages EN 01 to EN 03.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 20 October 2026Accessory warranty, worldwide English: Apple-branded accessories bought separately, such as cables, adapters and EarPods, are covered for one year from original retail purchase. Consumer law can give longer terms.

1.5years4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty page: quality-related defects on all headphone series are covered by an 18-month warranty from the date of purchase. The same page covers every Q20i colour. Statutory warranties in other markets can be longer.

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