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Sony WH-1000XM5 vs soundcore Q20i

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  1. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 40hB: 60hsoundcore is 20 h higher.
  2. Driver sizeA: 30mmB: 40mmsoundcore is 10 mm higher.
  3. Quick chargeA: 3hB: 4hsoundcore is 1 h higher.

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ASony WH-1000XM5
Bsoundcore Q20i

General

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Series
1000X4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Explore the 1000X series and maker launch release.
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
YY29541Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.
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
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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
12 May 20225Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Dated manufacturer announcement. Its May 20 pre-sale wording is not used as first retail proof.
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Status
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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
Sony WH-1000XM415Reviewengadget.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-160045478.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the WH-1000XM5 the follow-up to the WH-1000XM4.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-WH-1000XM5-Revised-WH-1000X-headphones-arrive-nearing-the-US-400-mark-with-better-noise-cancellation-more-microphones-and-a-bulkier-design.619279.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WH-1000XM5 the new generation of WH-1000X headphones and an upgrade over the WH-1000XM4.
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Successor
Sony WH-1000XM617Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the WH-1000XM5 the previous flagship before the WH-1000XM6.
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Launch price (US)
$399.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Pricing and availability: US MSRP 399.99.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sonys-1000x-series-now-available-in-smoky-pinkRead 5 October 2026September 18, 2024 release explicitly distinguishes WH headphones from WF earbuds. WH has Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue and newly available Smoky Pink.
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
Music4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category.
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-ear3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. General features: wearing style Over Ear.
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
Closed3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.
Closed5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back.
Wearing style
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, labels headband and left/right units.
Headband5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Headband type: adjustable over-head.
Folding
Flat11Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/quick-you-can-save-over-usd120-on-these-five-star-sony-headphones-in-this-limited-time-dealRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 reviewer describes cups folding flat into the carrying case, but not folding into a ball. Flat cup rotation only. This does not transfer the inward hinges of XM4 or XM6.
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Swivelling ear cups
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Noiseless design explicitly names seamless swivel.
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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
Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.
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
30mm3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Driver unit 30 mm.
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
Neodymium3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Magnet Neodymium.
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min4 HzMax40 kHz2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: 4 Hz to 40 kHz JEITA, cable connection with power on. Passive acoustic range is not separately proved.
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Wireless audio transmission band
Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: A2DP transmission range at LDAC 96 kHz and 990 kbps. 44.1 kHz transmission is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. This is not acoustic driver response.
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Impedance (passive when specified)
16Ω2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: cable connection with headset off, 16 ohms at 1 kHz. Powered impedance is 48 ohms.
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)
100dB2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: headset off, 100 dB/mW. Powered sensitivity is 102 dB/mW.
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Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143 explicitly publishes dB/mW.
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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
Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section explicitly says custom EQ saves directly to headset. Bluetooth active connection, not claimed for passive cable.
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Custom EQ bands
513Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 review audio/app section explicitly describes a five-band custom equalizer. No preset count is inferred because named factory tunes are not individually enumerated.14Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00286844Read 8 October 2026Readable current maker general EQ guide names five frequency controls plus a separate Clear Bass control, and warns menus vary by model. Exact WH-1000XM5 five-band scope is established by the independent own-model Android Central review. Generic preset list is not transferred.
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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 Audio2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 107: app-supported 360 Reality Audio ear analysis and playback on supported services. Not a bundled paid licence.
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section: spatial audio head tracking after software update, Android 13 or later. Not original launch firmware.
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced noise cancelling section.
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.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual pages 11-12 identify both internal and external 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
84Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Multi Noise Sensor technology: four per cup, eight controlled ANC microphones total.
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.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Auto NC Optimizer adapts cancellation to fit and environment.
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat and NC/AMB ambient playback sections.
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.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual page 107 explicitly supports adjusting Ambient Sound Mode.
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Conversation detection
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat: starts ambient mode and pauses music when the wearer speaks.
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Wind noise reduction
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: physical wind noise reduction structure around voice microphones.
No5Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybridRead 15 October 2026Wind noise reduction: no.

Measured

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Frequency response notes
Bass and treble are emphasized relative to the source target. The midrange from 300 Hz to 1050 Hz is lower.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Objective measurement section uses B&K 5128 artificial head and source target. No numerical bass/treble error is inferred from the plot.
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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
Speech samples reject background noise in office, street and wind conditions.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Automated recorded-speech samples in ideal, office, street and wind conditions. No numeric SNR inferred.
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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 WH-1000XM5
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes31.88
BluetoothNo53.1
Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Standard continuous playback test: ANC on 31 h 53 min, off 53 h 6 min. Bluetooth codec, firmware and unit colour unspecified. Current method peaks music at 75 dB SPL, linked /how-we-test/. Unknown lighting omitted. Different volume/settings explain why off runtime exceeds maker AAC 40 h. No numerical result transferred to other Sony models.
Bsoundcore Q20i
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Battery life (measured, max)
53.1h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, identifies integrated voice/call microphone.
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 pattern
Omnidirectional2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 88 and 91 call chapters explicitly state omnidirectional microphones.
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Voice microphones
44Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: four beamforming microphones for voice, distinct from eight ANC mics.
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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
AI4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: AI-trained speech noise reduction algorithm.
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 89 and 92: wearer voice heard via headset microphones during a call.
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Analog, Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth setup chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. Analog playback added separately only where the guide proves it.2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 64 and 143-144: headphone cable and Bluetooth audio. No USB audio.
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 TRS3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. Passive stereo TRS cable, not TRRS microphone cable.
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 mm2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 headphone cable input jack and connection diagram. Standard stereo mini plug is confirmed by maker specifications.
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
1.2m2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 package list: approximately 1.2 m headphone cable and 0.2 m USB cable.
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, USB Type-C charging port.
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
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: music playback and Bluetooth operations cannot be performed while connected to USB power. The USB port is for charging.
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Passive wired listening
Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 explicitly allows music when the headset is off. Built-in mic is unavailable through the supplied cable, which uses the phone mic.
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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)
10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate 10 m line-of-sight. Obstacles and host conditions affect range.
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
5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.
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, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: exact supported A2DP codecs, not Bluetooth version capabilities.
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter. Streams switch, rather than mix.
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
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter, two Bluetooth source devices.
21Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/q20-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Two devices at the same time.
Paired devices remembered
81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing, page 29: up to eight paired devices. The oldest registration is replaced when another is paired.
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Fast Pair and Swift Pair dedicated sections.
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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
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth setup chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
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Connection per platform
ASony WH-1000XM5
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact YY2954 guide. Android and iPhone pairing/call chapters and printed pages 38, 42, 45 and 95 computer calling. Windows/Mac voice requires HFP/HSP and compatible application input/output selection, not the A2DP music endpoint. No analog voice or console support inferred.
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
No10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging chapter printed page 19 directs battery replacement to the nearest Sony dealer. It is not a battery exchanged during normal operation.
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ASony WH-1000XM5
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes30
BluetoothNo40
AnalogYes28
AnalogNo38
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 table visually checked. Bluetooth rows are AAC music playback, ANC on 30 h and ANC/ambient off 40 h. LDAC 26/36 h and SBC 28/38 h are omitted because the table cannot distinguish codecs. Analog powered playback is ANC on 28 h and ANC/ambient off 38 h. Page 21 notes EQ, DSEE Extreme and other features shorten runtime.
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)
40h
60h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
30h
40h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
40h
60h
Charging port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: supplied USB-A to USB-C cable.
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
210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: approximate time explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Hours converted to minutes.
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
3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: 3 minutes using USB PD charger with 9 V/2.3 A or more output.
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
3h2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: approximately 3 h from 3 min at 25-35 C using USB PD 9 V/2.3 A or more. Ordinary USB charging gives about 1 h from 3 min.
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
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: connecting USB power turns the headset off and prevents music playback. Passive cable use is not claimed here.
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, Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-12 power and NC/AMB buttons and touch panel.
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
Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 1-2 and control chapter: swipe up/down on touch panel. Active Bluetooth control only.
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
Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 72: NC/AMB button double/triple presses can be assigned to Quick Access through Sound Connect. Pages 98-102 allow voice-assistant touch-panel assignment. Service, language and region requirements apply.
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Wear detection
Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 15-17 and 107: wearing sensor pauses/resumes playback and can 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, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide pages 97-106: Google Assistant and Alexa use configured headset integration, Google app on Android/Siri on iPhone use held touch sensor, not Hey Siri wake phrase. Assistant/app compatibility depends on region and smartphone. Current Sony Google Assistant support restricts headset integration to Android, not iOS.
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
Padded7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly discusses padding on the headband.
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
Soft fit leather4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026All day comfort section uses maker wording Soft fit leather. Whole frame composition not inferred.
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
Yes9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Exact Sony article 00282460, modified November 21, 2024. Public indexed maker article was read in full. Direct requests were unavailable. Sony recommends authorized service but expressly provides a customer replacement procedure with approved replacement pads and disassembling tool.
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
Clip9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Six claws hold each pad plate. Install by aligning two pegs and clicking all six claws into the hooks.
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
Ear pads9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Only ear pads are covered by this maker-authorized customer procedure. Battery dealer service is not user replacement.
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Software

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Companion app
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter page 107. Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024, as shown on the current guide landing page or maker product page.
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, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installing the app chapter: Google Play and Apple App Store smartphone apps.
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
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 107: update headset software.
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
250g(8.8 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate published mass. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated in this guide.
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Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires section explicitly names both certifications. LDAC conditions apply.
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
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable, Carrying case2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: WH-1000XM5 case bundle only. WH-1000XM5SA carrying-pouch bundle is excluded.
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 WH-1000XM5
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.21
Headphone cable1.21
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: one cable of each named type, approximate maker lengths. Exact XM5 case bundle.
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
Hard12Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/sony-xm6-too-pricey-their-five-star-predecessors-are-half-price-right-nowRead 8 October 2026Explicit usual original WH-1000XM5 rigid hard case. The later XM5SA package includes a soft case and is excluded from this reference package. No accessory bought separately is counted.
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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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