Sony MDR7506
Score: 73/100
Soundcore Life Q20 with ANC
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Soundcore Life Q20 provides hybrid ANC and an impressive 60-hour battery, targeting budget-friendly travelers. Its drawbacks include a bulky headband, a flimsy travel pouch, and occasional treble harshness. Ideal for commuters who prioritize endurance and low-frequency noise reduction.
The Sony MDR-7506 is a professional closed-back studio headphone known for its accurate sound reproduction and excellent isolation. Lacking wireless connectivity and on-headset volume controls makes it less versatile for modern mobile use. Best suited for audio engineers and broadcasters who need reliable wired performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 60 hoursbest | |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 260 g | 255 gbest |
63 Ωbest | 16 Ω | |
106 dB SPLbest | — | |
— | 15 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Connectivity | false | true |
Audio(2) | ||
Frequency Response | 10-20000 | 16-40000 |
Impedance (Ω) | 63 Ω | 16 Ω |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 260 g | 255 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 246x84x185 mm | 78x180x195 mm |
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Professional reviewers consider the MDR-7506 a studio staple, emphasizing its closed-back architecture for superior isolation, the 40 mm neodymium-driven drivers for accurate bass and dynamics, and its foldable, portable build with a long coiled cable that resists snags. Editors highlight its comfort during long sessions and its ability to deliver ample volume even from low-impedance sources.
Everyday users consistently commend the headphones for their clear stereo imaging, robust noise isolation, and practical foldable design. The long coiled cable and included adapters receive positive remarks for flexibility, while the most common complaint centers on the absence of an on-headset volume control and lack of wireless connectivity.
“extraordinary acoustic isolation”
“powers multiple flights”
Professional reviewers commend the Life Q20 for its feather-light weight, impressive battery endurance, and effective low-frequency ANC, noting that the hybrid system and Hi-Res drivers deliver a satisfying audio experience for the price. However, they point out ergonomic drawbacks such as the oversized headband, a flimsy travel pouch, and occasional audio imbalances like bass inconsistency with glasses and harsh treble, as well as the absence of a low-latency gaming mode.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the ultra-long battery life and reliable ANC that silences cabin and traffic noise, while also highlighting the comfort of the memory-foam earcups. Recurring criticisms focus on the bulky headband on smaller heads, the minimal protection of the drawstring pouch, occasional app pairing issues, and treble harshness that can become fatiguing over long sessions.
