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Only one plays at a time."}},{"url":"https://us.soundcore.com/pages/warranty","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"US 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."}},{"url":"https://www.soundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-q20i-hybrid/","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["back_type","drivers_per_side","microphone_type","wind_noise_reduction","wear_detection","voice_assistant","headband_type","headband_material","frame_material","earpad_material","wearing_style"],"notes":{"back_type":"Acoustic design: closed-back.","drivers_per_side":"Driver count: 1.","microphone_type":"Microphone: yes, a built-in array. 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