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Sony ULT WEAR vs soundcore Q20i

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  • 22 the same
  • 62 missing for both

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  1. Quick chargeA: 5hB: 4hSony is 1 h higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 50hB: 60hsoundcore is 10 h higher.

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ASony ULT WEAR
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General

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Series
ULT POWER SOUND10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026
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 numbers
WH-ULT900N2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ult900n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Official support specification identity WH-ULT900N / ULT WEAR. Exact marketed model, not WH-XB910N.
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
Not available
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.
Announced
11 April 202410Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026Maker launch date April 11, 2024. Planned Spring availability alone is not used as actual retail month.
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Status
Available3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 5 October 2026Current Japanese maker store page offers purchase and next-day shipment.
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.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$199.9910Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026Exact Sony US launch release gives suggested retail price 199.99 USD for ULT WEAR. US price before local sales tax. Canada 349.99 and speaker prices are not substituted. Other markets without verified tax scope omitted.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026
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Colours
Black, Off White, Forest Gray3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 5 October 2026Exact current three finish swatches, also confirmed US launch release.
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
Music10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026
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
Over-ear10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly balanced over-ear comfort and foldable headphone design.
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 enclosure
Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Closed5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back.
Wearing style
Headband10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026
Headband5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Headband type: adjustable over-head.
Folding
Flat and inward6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 expressly rotate both units flat and fold one toward headband. Maker feature 4 confirms folding and swivel structure.
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Swivelling ear cups
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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 size
40mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
40mm1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026
Drivers per side
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15Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Driver count: 1.
Diaphragm material
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Magnet
Neodymium1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min5 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker specification JEITA 5 Hz-20 kHz. Manual page 142 identifies the same numerical range as powered wired IEC response. No wireless or passive 40 kHz response is claimed.
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Wireless audio transmission band
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026A2DP transmission range 20 Hz-20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. This is not a measured acoustic bandwidth.
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Impedance (passive when specified)
32Ω1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Passive wired power-off impedance 32 ohms at 1 kHz. Powered wired impedance is 314 ohms and is not mixed with the passive value.
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)
100dB1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Passive wired power-off 100 dB/mW at 1 kHz. Powered wired sensitivity is 110 dB/mW.
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Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
360 Reality Audio5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact product features identify 360 Reality Audio certified model. Manual page 79 requires compatible paid streaming service on iOS/Android, not a permanently included service license.
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
Yes5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact head-tracking feature describes spatial sound with compatible Android devices and services. It is not universal tracking on all platforms.
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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 type
Hybrid4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Dual Noise Sensor paragraph specifies two feedforward plus two feedback microphones across both housings. Four physical ANC microphones.
Hybrid1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling with internal and external microphones.
ANC microphones
44Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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 ANC
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Behavior and location recognition automatically changes listening/noise-control settings. Manual page 108 expressly calls this auto noise adjustment Adaptive Sound Control. No automatic fit optimizer is inferred.
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Voice Focus on/off and adjustable ambient sound controls. Numerical ANC attenuation and ANC level count are not stated.
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Redesigned microphone surround reduces wind noise in ANC, ambient and call listening. Maker footnote explicitly says this structure does not reduce noise for the remote call participant.
No5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Wind noise reduction: no.

Measured

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Frequency response notes
The reviewed unit emphasizes bass. ULT modes further raise the low end, while the reviewer describes reduced upper-detail clarity.9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Same exact review unit and firmware, reviewer frequency-response analysis. No graph coordinates or rating converted into dB values.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
The recorded samples show wind sensitivity and pickup of nearby noise, despite the microphone windscreens.9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Same exact unit, recorded ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant samples. Qualitative observations do not establish numeric bandwidth or noise-handling scores.
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ASony ULT WEAR
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth32.58
Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Provided review unit tested six days, firmware 1.0.8, Headphones Connect 10.4.1. Standardized playback peaking at 75 dB lasted 32 h 35 min, stored 32.58 h rounded. ANC state, codec and ULT mode not explicitly named for this run and not guessed.
Bsoundcore Q20i
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Battery life (measured, max)
32.58h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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
Electret condenser1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact microphone section explicitly electret condenser, not MEMS borrowed from the 1000X series.
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Microphone pickup pattern
Omnidirectional1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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Voice microphones
24Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Voice pickup paragraph explicitly describes two microphones aligned toward the mouth. This is the voice system count, separate from four ANC microphones.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
DSP4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly advanced voice signal processing with beamforming microphones and sensors. No AI inference from DSEE or generic processor branding.
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Adjustable sidetone
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 108 explicitly sidetone on/off through app. This proves a switch, not a continuously adjustable mix level.
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Analog, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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 plugs
3.5 mm TRS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker stereo mini plug and manual three-contact plug illustration. USB-C is charging only.
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 headset
3.5 mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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 cable
1.2m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 202614Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 8 October 2026The complete maker accessory list establishes supplied lengths of approximately 1.2 m and 0.2 m, so the existing 1.2 m longest-supplied-cable value is supported.
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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 cable
No9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly no audio over USB. USB-C charging only.
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Passive wired listening
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 explicitly music when powered off. ANC and ULT bass control require power. Wired calls use phone microphone, not headphone voice pickup.
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Wireless receiver
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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 connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximately 10 m line of sight, confirmed manual page 142. Environmental range is not guaranteed.
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
5.21Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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 codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 70-71 two simultaneously connected devices and one playing source. Original guide says LDAC is unavailable with multipoint enabled. Do not treat all codecs and simultaneous routes as unrestricted.
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 devices
26Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
21Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Two devices at the same time.
Paired devices remembered
86Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 67 explicitly up to eight stored devices, with ninth overwriting oldest connection.
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_5.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Google Fast Pair Android feature and Windows 10/11 Swift Pair feature. Pairing support does not establish every application compatibility.
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Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact guide has separate Android, iPhone, Windows 10/11 and macOS pairing chapters. Universal analog jack availability is not used to infer console licensing or supported console microphones.
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Connection per platform
ASony ULT WEAR
PlatformConnection
WindowsBluetooth
macOSBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Bsoundcore Q20i
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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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 battery
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ASony ULT WEAR
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothYesAAC30
BluetoothNoAAC50
BluetoothYesSBC30
BluetoothNoSBC50
BluetoothYesLDAC25
BluetoothNoLDAC40
AnalogYesNot available30
AnalogNoNot available50
Source12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 25 of the current exact ULT WEAR Help Guide gives music playback after a full charge. AAC and SBC each allow up to 30 hours with ANC on or 50 hours with ANC and Ambient Sound Mode off. LDAC allows 25 hours with ANC on or 40 hours with both modes off. Powered analog playback allows 30 hours with ANC on or 50 hours with both modes off. Each named codec is retained in its own row. Page 26 warns that Equalizer, DSEE, voice-assistant wake words, Service Link, and the ULT Bass Control function shorten these maxima. Playback volume and LDAC bitrate are unspecified. Communication durations are excluded. The maker guide explicitly covers the ULT WEAR reference, including original model YY2981.14Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 8 October 2026The Japanese product headline explicitly qualifies its AAC 30-hour ANC-on and 50-hour ANC-off claims with DSEE and equalizer off and other functions at their defaults. These named settings apply to that AAC claim. LDAC and SBC rows retain the separate current manual conditions, without inheriting this AAC-specific footnote.
Bsoundcore Q20i
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo60
BluetoothYes40
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)
50h
60h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
30h
40h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
50h
60h
Charging port
USB-C6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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 time
210min6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 23 explicitly empty battery to full capacity in about 3.5 hours, 210 minutes, using supplied cable and adapter supplying at least 0.5 A.
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 time
10min6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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 playback
5h6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 25 explicitly 10-minute charge for about 5 hours music. Same page separately gives 3 minutes for 90 minutes. No codec or ANC state stated for quick charge.
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
No6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 23-24 headset automatically turns off and all operations including playback are disabled while connected to charging power.
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
Buttons, Touch6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
Touch1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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 mix
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Remappable controls
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 108-109 voice assistant, Quick Access, touch control enable/disable and NC/ambient button cycle can be configured. This does not imply arbitrary physical button remapping.
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Wear detection
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 15-17 built-in proximity sensor, automatic pause/resume and power off after removal.
No5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Auto pause: no.
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 99-107 separate Google Assistant, Alexa, Android Google app and iPhone Siri chapters. Google Assistant is Android only. Google app/Siri activate by touch, not their wake words. App/network/region eligibility and mutually exclusive assigned assistants apply.
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
Matte plastic9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Exact use section explicitly matte plastic outside ear cups. No generic material is assigned to other parts.
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Ear pad material
Faux leather9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Exact ear pad paragraph explicitly padding covered in faux leather.
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 attachment
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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 opening
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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
Sony | Sound Connect8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_6.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact current product page names Sound Connect, formerly Headphones Connect. The 2024 manual uses the older app name. No app EQ profile persistence or complete preset list inferred from two example names.
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
Android, iOS6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 110 Apple App Store and Google Play listings. Desktop computer playback is distinct from mobile companion app support.
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
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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 weight
255g(9 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximate maker weight excluding cable. SoundGuys metadata 253 g is not explicitly a scale measurement and is not substituted.
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Headset dimensions
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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
Sony ULT WEAR headphones, Carrying case, USB-A to USB-C cable, Headphone cable, Documents6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 exact included-item list. No AC adapter or airline adapter is listed.
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 included
ASony ULT WEAR
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.21
3.5 mm stereo headphone cable1.21
Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 9 supplies one USB-A to USB-C charging cable and one headphone cable. The complete individual lengths are published by the separate Japanese maker accessory list.14Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 8 October 2026The exact maker supplied-accessory list states a headphone cable approximately 1.2 m long and a USB-A to USB-C cable approximately 20 cm long. The original guide separately confirms one of each. This preserves the supplied charging-cable length without adopting optional aftermarket cables.
Bsoundcore Q20i
TypeCount
USB-C charging cable1
AUX cable1
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 case
Hard13Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/sony-ult-wear-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact ULT WEAR What do you get for the money section explicitly lists a supplied hard-shell carrying case. Original Sony Help Guide printed page 9 confirms that the case is included. Only this package fact is used from the review. Optional gSport bundles and other Sony models are excluded.
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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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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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