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Q20i | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

Q20i | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

Enjoy Clear Sound with Hybrid ANC Function

  • Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling: 2 internal and 2 external mics work in tandem to detect external noise and effectively reduce up to 90% of it, such as planes and car engines.
  • Immerse Yourself in Detailed Audio: The noise cancelling headphones have oversized 40mm dynamic drivers that produce detailed sound and thumping beats with BassUp technology. Compatible with Hi-Res certified audio via the AUX cable for more detail.
  • 40-Hour Long Battery Life and Fast Charging: With 40 hours of battery life with ANC on and 60 hours in normal mode, you can commute in peace without thinking about recharging. Fast charge for 5 mins to get an extra 4 hours of playtime.
  • Dual-Connections: Connect to two devices simultaneously with Bluetooth 5.0 and instantly switch between them. Whether you're working on your laptop, or need to take a phone call, audio will automatically play from the device you need to hear from.
  • App for EQ Customization: Download the soundcore app to tailor your sound using the customizable EQ, with 22 presets, or adjust it yourself. You can also switch between 3 modes: ANC, Normal, and Transparency, and relax with white noise.
  • Hear Your Surroundings: Switch to Transparency mode on your noise cancelling headphones when you need to be aware of your surroundings, such as transportation announcements, crossing the road, or just staying connected to the world around you.
  • TCO Certified: For Better Sustainability.




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Q20i | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

€49.99

Reduce Noise By Up to 90%

Internal and external mics work in tandem to detect and reduce up to 90% of ambient noise.

Reduce Noise By Up to 90%

Internal and external mics work in tandem to detect and reduce up to 90% of ambient noise.

Hear Rich Detail

Hear rich detail with Hi-Res certified audio. 40mm dynamic drivers produce detailed sound, from the deepest bass to the highest treble.

Hear Rich Detail

Hear rich detail with Hi-Res certified audio. 40mm dynamic drivers produce detailed sound, from the deepest bass to the highest treble.

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Active Noise CancellationHybrid ANCNo ANCAdaptive ANCHybrid ANC with multiple modesHybrid ANC with multiple modesHybrid ANC
Transparency
soundcore App
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CMicro-USB
Playtime60H (ANC off), 40H (ANC on)70H55H (ANC off), 40H (ANC on)60H (ANC off), 40H (ANC on)60H (ANC off), 40H (ANC on)60H (ANC off), 40H (ANC on)
Fast Charging5 mins = 4 hours5 mins = 4 hours5 mins = 4 hours5 mins = 4 hours5 mins = 4 hours5 mins = 4 hours
ConnectivityBluetooth 5, AUXBluetooth 5.3, AUXBluetooth 5.3, AUXBluetooth 5, AUX, NFCBluetooth 5, AUX with mic, NFCBluetooth 5, AUX
CallsSingle micSingle mic3 mics with AI algorithm2 mics2 mics with AI algorithmSingle mic
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FAQ

Bluetooth

How do I pair my soundcore Q20i headphones?

1. Press and hold the "Power On" button for 5s to enter into pairing mode directly after the headphones are turned off. 2. Press and hold the "Power On" button for 1s-3s until you hear the boot up tone. The headphones will automatically reconnect to the last device. if the headphones do not reconnect to the last device after continuously sending a reconnection signal for 5s, it will enter pairing mode again. 3. Once the headphones are paired with a device already, if you want to pair this headphones with another device please manually disconnect the current connection of the device, then the headphones will automatically enter into pairing mode, and you can start pairing again. 4. Connecting to a second device: After double-clicking the switch button, the current connected device will not be disconnected and the headphones will re-enter into pairing mode where a second device can search for and connect to the headphones. 5. The factory default is to automatically enter the pairing mode when the device is turned on.

How do I reconnect my soundcore Q20i headphones?

Press and hold the "Power On" button for 1s-3s until you hear the boot up tone, and the headphones will automatically reconnect to the last device. If the headphones do not reconnect to the last device after continuously sending a reconnection signal for 5s, it will enter into pairing mode again.

How do I connect my soundcore Q20i headphones to a second device using the multi-point feature?

1. After connecting the headphones to a Bluetooth device, double-click the "Power On" button and it will enter into pairing mode again: you will hear the pairing prompt and the blue light will flash quickly, then you will be able to select the headphones on the second device to begin pairing. 2. You can only connect to a second device if the first device is inactive, if sound input is received from the first device the headphones will not enter into pairing mode; 3. If you use the first connected Bluetooth device to make a call or when an incoming call rings, the second device remains in a call waiting state: ①When you click the play/pause button it will hang up the current call and automatically connect to the waiting call; ②Long press the play/pause button to reject waiting call. 4. The play/pause button only responds to the last active device; 5. If the first device is playing music and the second device receives a call, short press the play/pause button to answer the call. Once the call has ended the headphones will resume playing the music from the first device. 6. When there is a link loss of any device in multi-point mode, the connection time is 10 minutes, and the LED displays the status of the device that is still connected.
AUX-in mode related

Is there a noise cancelling feature in AUX-in state?

No, the AUX-in state does not feature noise cancelling.

Can I make a call with the AUX cable?

No, due to the fact there is no mic on the AUX cable, but you can make calls through the microphone of the connected device itself when you connect the headphones with the AUX cable.
Noise-canceling related

Why can I still hear voices when using noise cancelling mode?

Our noise canceling mainly eliminates low-frequency noise, such as the roar of machines, the sound of air-conditioning units, etc., and the elimination of human voice is weak, so sometimes it will not effectively reduce the noise of human voices.
Transparency related

Why are voices quiet when using transparency mode?

The Transparency mode for the Q20i is designed to allow low, natural external sound. When there is no/low sound input to the headphones voices can be heard clearly to ensure there is no need to remove the headphones.
Mic related

Why is the call quality poor when playing games?

This is because the headphones are working in the call mode while you are playing games in Bluetooth mode, in order to ensure good call quality, the Bluetooth protocol limits the listening bandwidth in the call mode which will reduce the listening sound quality. This is limited by the Bluetooth protocol, almost all Bluetooth headphoness will do this.

How is the call quality of soundcore Q20i?

The Q20i uses a built-in microphone to make calls while in Bluetooth mode. Calls retain the clarity of human voices which can lead to some ambient noise being present when in a busy environment.
Battery related

How long does it take to fully charge?

About 2 hours in an indoor environment. Please note the headphones will not charge in an environment below 0°C.

What are the requirements for the charger?

The charger should follow these requirements: 5V, 1A

What is the battery life?

40H (Bluetooth+ANC ON) 60H (Bluetooth+ANC OFF) The headphones will play for 4 hours on a 10 minute charge. Please note: 1. The above result is based on tests conducted at 50% volume with 3 songs looped to playback. 2. Different environments and different music will affect the play time.
Operation

How do I enable the Transparency/Noise canceling function?

Press the NC button on the headphones once to enable the transparency mode, you will hear a "ANC---Normal---Transparency" voice prompt

Can I have a conversation when the transparency mode is turned on while the earphones are playing music?

No, you can not. The transparency mode of Q20i only puts the ambient sound in naturally, unlike other brands that amplify the external sound and reduce the music volume. Therefore, if you turn on the transparent mode while playing music, you will not be able to hear what the other party is saying. You can pause the music or lower the music volume during the conversation.

How do I activate Siri or the voice assistant?

Long press the ANC button for 2s to activate or deactivate the voice assistant.

How do I activate the multi-point feature to connect the second device?

Double-click the "Power On" button twice, the blue light will flash quickly alongside a voice prompt, then it will enter into the second pairing state. If no device is paired within 2 minutes, the pairing state will be automatically canceled.

How to implement multi-party calls in multi-point mode?

1. Press the "Power On" button once to keep the call on device 1 and answer the call from device 2. 2. After this, you can switch calls between device 1 and device 2 by long pressing the "Power On" button for 1 second, and short press to hang up the current call. 3. Long press the "Power On" button for 1 second to reject a call from device 2.

How do I maintain soundcore Q20i?

1. Don't leave it unused all the time. It is recommended to use it at least once a month. If the headphones battery is completely dead, it will cause the battery to over discharge which will greatly affect the battery life. 2. Try not to charge the headphones when the remaining power is only 20% or when the power is low. This also has a great impact on battery life. 3. Keep it in a dry place, if the headphones come into contact with liquids please dry them with cold air. 4. Clean the earcovers and head pads frequently, and keep the parts in contact with the skin hygienic and clean; clean them with alcohol wipes. 5. Putting it on for a long time after sweating will cause mold and discoloration of the leather case. 6. Avoid irreversible damage to the headphones caused by excessive external force.

How do I maintain the battery?

The headphones cannot be stored without electricity for a long time. It is recommended to charge the headphones once every 3 months. Charge the headphones in time when the battery is low.

How do I deal with foreign objects and liquids entering the charging port?

Use a dry cloth to carefully clean the foreign objects and liquids in the charging port, and let the charging port dry for 24 hours before charging.

How do I reset the pairing information?

While in the pairing state, long press the switch button and the volume + button in unison for 5 seconds to clear the Bluetooth pairing information

Conference software use input and output settings related issues

For Windows computers: 1. Option 1 of being able to hold the call between the two parties: Microphone: choose the same as the system, at this time the microphone is input from the computer, not from the headphones mic. Speaker terminal selection: stereo Effect: The background noise on the headphone side is ok, and the background noise of the other party is ok. 2. Option 2 to be able to maintain the conversation between the two parties: Microphone: hands-free Speaker selection: hands-free Effect: The headphone side hears a lot of background noise, the reason is that the hands-free adopts SBC encoding, the noise is too much and the sound quality is poor; the other side hears the background noise ok. 3. If you choose hands-free for the microphone and stereo for the speaker, you cannot make a normal call (you can only hear, but the mic will not work) (The difference between hands-free and stereo: hands-free is used for calls, using SBC encoding, you must choose hands-free when you need to use the headphones mic; stereo uses AAC encoding, less noise and good sound quality, but you can only listen and cannot use the headphone's mic) For Apple Computers: There are no stereo or hands-free options. You can only select soundcore Q20i in the options. Microphone: headphone pairing name Speaker selection: headphone pairing name Effect: The background noise can be heard at the maximum volume on the headphone side, and the background noise disappears after the other party mutes, the effect is similar to the background noise on the headphone side of a mobile phone call.
Troubleshooting

What should I do if there is a low-frequency abnormal sound (e.g. popping sounds)?

1. Turn down the volume; 2. Ensure that the leather case fits closely against the face to prevent headphone noise from leaking and causing abnormal sounds at low frequencies.

What should I do if the headphones button does not work?

Since this product uses the BES new-generation chip Bluetooth products, there is a very small probability that there may be some unknowable abnormal software crashes. When button failures or crashes occur on the headphones for some reason, please use the charging cable to charge normally. It can be completely reset and reused. And the original chip factory is continuously optimizing this issue, we promise to keep moving.

What to do if the headphones does not charge?

This may be caused by the insufficient power of the charger or the charger is damaged. Please note the charging current of the headphones is relatively large, up to 600mA. The output power of unqualified or broken chargers is too low. When the charger is connected to a high-current device, the output voltage drops, causing the headphones to fail to charge. So please recharge the headphones with a different charger with sufficient power. We recommend you use a genuine charger above 5V1A.

What should I do if the computer prompts that the current exceeds the limit while I charge the Q20i with my computer?

Please note the charging current of the headphones is about 600mA, and the current output of the USB port of some computers is too small, so there will be a pop-up window on the computer if the current exceeds the limit . So we will recommended you to use a genuine adapter (5V no less than 1A) to charge soundcore Q20i.

What should I do if the quality of ANC is poor?

1. Check whether you are wearing the headphones correctly and whether the left and right are reversed; 2. Ensure the earcovers completely cover your ears. 3. Adjust the length of the headphones to ensure it fits correctly;

What should I do if there is a sound of current when the device is connected via Aux-In while charging?

It is recommended to unplug the charger when using the device and only use the battery for power, or use a three-prong grounded plug.

What should I do if the volume is low when making the call?

Please check whether you are wearing the headphones correctly and whether the left and right are reversed, because the call MIC is on the right front of the headphones, if the headphones are on incorrectly the MIC position will be on the left rear which will affect the call volume.
Documents & Drivers

How do I pair my soundcore Q20i headphones?

1. Press and hold the "Power On" button for 5s to enter into pairing mode directly after the headphones are turned off. 2. Press and hold the "Power On" button for 1s-3s until you hear the boot up tone. The headphones will automatically reconnect to the last device. if the headphones do not reconnect to the last device after continuously sending a reconnection signal for 5s, it will enter pairing mode again. 3. Once the headphones are paired with a device already, if you want to pair this headphones with another device please manually disconnect the current connection of the device, then the headphones will automatically enter into pairing mode, and you can start pairing again. 4. Connecting to a second device: After double-clicking the switch button, the current connected device will not be disconnected and the headphones will re-enter into pairing mode where a second device can search for and connect to the headphones. 5. The factory default is to automatically enter the pairing mode when the device is turned on.

How do I reconnect my soundcore Q20i headphones?

Press and hold the "Power On" button for 1s-3s until you hear the boot up tone, and the headphones will automatically reconnect to the last device. If the headphones do not reconnect to the last device after continuously sending a reconnection signal for 5s, it will enter into pairing mode again.

How do I connect my soundcore Q20i headphones to a second device using the multi-point feature?

1. After connecting the headphones to a Bluetooth device, double-click the "Power On" button and it will enter into pairing mode again: you will hear the pairing prompt and the blue light will flash quickly, then you will be able to select the headphones on the second device to begin pairing. 2. You can only connect to a second device if the first device is inactive, if sound input is received from the first device the headphones will not enter into pairing mode; 3. If you use the first connected Bluetooth device to make a call or when an incoming call rings, the second device remains in a call waiting state: ①When you click the play/pause button it will hang up the current call and automatically connect to the waiting call; ②Long press the play/pause button to reject waiting call. 4. The play/pause button only responds to the last active device; 5. If the first device is playing music and the second device receives a call, short press the play/pause button to answer the call. Once the call has ended the headphones will resume playing the music from the first device. 6. When there is a link loss of any device in multi-point mode, the connection time is 10 minutes, and the LED displays the status of the device that is still connected.

Customer Reviews

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Tijn
Best budget ANC headphones you can get

Best headphones I ever bought, the battery life is great, the noise cancelling has a little hiss in it but you don't notice it at all when you listen to music. Great sound, VERY good bass, 5 stars!

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Peter S
Looking for quality Noise Cancelling Headphones with good sound

I am extremely sensitive to noise so wanted a pair of NC headphones that don't break the bank. These headphones filled my expectations and more at an unbelievable price. Noise cancelling is exceptional as long as you understand its limitations. Doesn't block all sounds, but enough so that when you are playing music, they don't get in the way. Sound quality is superb. I have seen some nitpicky critiques but being so sensitive to sound I found the sound quality to be very good. Build quality also is excellent. They just feel well made. My only qualm: There's no way to turn off the noise cancelling voice assistant announcing what mode you are in. Bose offers the option of having it on or off. And the voice is REALLY ANNOYING. I nice detail would have been at least to choose a soft and delicate voice. Sounds like a really fake AI generated voice was especially programmed to nag you. Other than that minor issue, these are brilliant.

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Customer
Great Headphones

Very good headphones, had them for around 3 or 4 months now and i ONLY had to charge them 1 or 2 times. Never failed on me (my phone did more than these headphones) qnd great design. Love the buttons so that i dont need to go on my phone to change between Noise Cancelling, Normal and Transparency Mode. Strongly recommend for daily headphones. Good Job Soundcore for designing these Great headphones!

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Dinis Mano
Best for the Price

I got my headphones about 3 months ago. I had some troubles with shipping, but the customer suport was excelent and gave me a partial refund. The experience was great.
About the headphones, they are amazing. The sound is really good if using a preset from the app (I prefer the acustic sound, because the standard is too bassy for my liking). The quality overall is great aswell. Of course, very plasticy (for the price, is normal), but with great finishes. I've dropped them a few times and they held up pretty good. About the ANC, is really good, especially considering the price. It removes much of the sound of engines and tires, and pretty good with other general sound (but don't expect it to remove them completely, you can still ear them, its only much much quiter. With music, they truly disappear). I only have a small problem with voices, with it only lowers the sound, but you can still ear, even with some music on. Of course, having into consideration the price, you couldn't ask for much more.
Overall, this are the best for their price, for their good sound quality and incredible ANC. Great Customer support as well. Thank you for reading this!

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Anonymous
Had Q20+ previously... thought they were perfect headphones but these are even better.

QUALITY: They feel amazing. The material is even better than Q20+. It feels like some kind of "brushed plastic" instead of shiny plastic making them feel a lot more premium. They don't creak and feel very sturdy and well built. The feel like 200€+ headphones. The earpads are a bit harder than Q20+ earpads.
COMFORT: Great for people with smaller ears. They fit very tightly so there are people who will find these too small... I wish there were multiple size earpads. Their tight fit however is great for noise isolation. If you get a nice tight fit, the ANC and passive noise isolation will be amazing. The earpads are a little hard but they still feel very comfortable.
SOUND: Sound is exceptional. No LDAC... but it doesn't matter. They sound amazing out of the box and in app EQ can make them even better (whatever better means to you). When wired, they sound more balanced... almost perfect?
ANC: In my experience, a bit better ANC than Q20+. Maybe that's due to harder (denser) earpads which isolate noise better or improved hardware/software. All in all, surprisingly good ANC.
PACKAGING: As someone who is really carefull with their finances, I love when brands offer these kinds of products. Minimal packaging saving cost as much as possible and a great product.

I can say I have literally nothing bad to say about these headphones even if I try. For this price I think there really isn't anything better (assuming they fit you and you don't need the best ANC). I could argue these are even better than some much higher priced headphones. Had Q20+, then Q35, then went back to these. Well done to the Soundcore team.

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