soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Foldable Headphones, Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth, 40H Long ANC Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Big Bass, Customize via an App, Transparency Mode (Black)TCO CertifiedTCO CertifiedTCO CertifiedTCO Certified

These are my first Wi-Fi headphones and, as a senior citizen, I am not tech savvy. However, these headphones connected easily to my iPod and CD portable player. As previous reviewers said they fit a small head perfectly and the ear pieces are soft and comfortable. The sound quality is excellent once I turned the volume down! As to noise reduction it works like a charm. The build seems good to me so far and I believe the battery life will be good enough for me. My only minor problem are the control buttons, being on the earpiece I have to take them off to alter volume and ANC which is fiddly. Perhaps a small hand held control would be better. They come with a connector so I can listen without Bluetooth but as I bought them to use that facility it's an added benefit. It's lovely to walk about without carrying my iPod or getting the lead caught up!

I have been searching for wireless (over the ear) headphones for some time and up to this point had decided on the pricey Sony WH1000, but given that these Soundcore ones were a lot cheaper AND on offer, I figured they would "make do" whilst I saved some cash.They arrived sporting 60% battery strength (perfect for putting them through their paces). I started with regular streaming radio services notably radio.net, Stingray, and Pandora. First impressions were that the bass and mid-range frequencies were embellished.Obviously different platforms and even stations have different levels of output, bit-rates and EQ adjustments so probably a mixed bag all in all but a positive improvement over buds.Spotify and Amazon music on the whole were providing a consistently fuller soundstage given the streaming and Bluetooth caveats. These use the widely preferred AAC codec, and since Apple was the first to adopt and promote the codec it is no surprise that these headphones work flawlessly with iPhones, pads etc.True non-compressed Hi-res audio however is only available by using a direct cable connection. Using the direct cable solution turns these into passive headphones still maintaining the frequency range in the specifications but the ANC,Bluetooth, and app features are dormant.Design wise they follow an established path where injection moulded plastic pieces form the backbone of these headphones. What is surprising though is the reassuring weight whilst remaining completely portable. The large 40mm dynamic drivers encased in a generous enclosure and furnished with comfortable sponge buffers plus a cushioned headband creates an audiophile style feel of headphonesThe noise cancelling feature is probably the stand-out feature. At this price point, it really puts them up there with flagship devices. The sound without ANC is plenty good enough but when enabled it makes you feel like you are in a soundproofed room. The settings are:-Transparency = External sounds are analysed and gently amplified into the driver space.Normal= No ANC filters are applied. A regular over-the-ear experience is achieved.Noise Cancelling = The internal and external microphones coupled with the NC algorithm creates an unusual but tranquil quiet environment. Do you really need it though? There are certain scenarios where these type of headsets excel.1. Commuting via public transport.2. Cutting out natural ambient noise i.e on a beach.3. Minimising loud noises like aboard an aeroplane or in an area with heavy machinery.Settings. Paired with the Soundcore app you can enable/switch the ANC features from your device. You can also use the Soundcore app to access their graphics equaliser in favour of the stock android EQ or iOS spatial audio. My sweet spot was obtained by using the Dolby Atmos settings in Android coupled with a slight 1-2 dB increase in the low and high EQ sliders in the Soundcore app.In summary, are there better headphones out there? Probably. The critics, authors and 'tech-experts' would say definitely. But a 55 year old man with mild tinnitus who still loves his music may never buy another pair again.

I bought these in the hopes that they would help with my ADHD. I work from home, and often have to deal with my son watching tv, while he sings along or plays in the background. For the price, I am shocked at the quality and the reduction in noise these headphones offer, even when used with no audio playing.The quality is like any other headphones I have used, sleek design, nice and sturdy feeling, ear cups are soft and the buttons feel quality too. The button placement is also easy to use with the headphones on, and can be customised to a certain extent using the app.Sound quality is good, just like any other headphones I have used, and the bass boost button is a nice touch too. The app offers an option to customised the equaliser to get more from the experience.I Highly recommend to anyone who struggles with distractions, or who, like me gets irritable and overwhelmed when there is too much noise. The fist day of using these and I noticed my mode is considerably better when trying to focus on work while there is external noise. They don't block everything out, but they cut out all the frequencies that were triggering with ADHD.

Comfy, good battery life and reliable Bluetooth connection. The noise cancelling works well, and the audio quality is serviceable. Except for video games, where I found the audio quality was quite poor. Overall, pretty good headphones for the price.

Best headphones honestly I've ever hadThese lasted me almost 4 years (until I accidently broke them (my fault) ) and they were so so good. The quality was amazing, the comfort was perfect. I like my music quite loud (my poor ears i know ;^;) and these were perfect for them. Good noise cancelling. Surprisingly really quick at charging too. The only reason I didn't rebuy them was cause I like to change up my headphones every so often when a pair breaks to see if I can find something better. To which I went with the 'Sony WH-CH720N' and honestly don't like them as nearly enough as the these ones. The price difference alone also was another factor of me preferring these.The only downside is people can somewhat hear your music coming from your headphones but I think thats just with *almost any headphones you really get.Definitely will purchase these again before my other headphones accidently break by my hand 😭 and use the other pair as a back up cause these are the one for me.

Wow, I have been using ear buds for quite a while to watch TV so I can keep the noise down for others. After a while they get a little uncomfortable so i decided to try overhead phones instead. I saw the reviews on these and decided for the price what the heck, if they are no good I have not wasted a fortune. I have to say i am pleasantly surprised by these. They are not only comfortable but also have great sound and noise reduction. For the price and quality they are a no brainer.