Which has better noise cancellation?

Both use hybrid ANC. Edifier rates the V80 at up to -44dB; Soundcore says the Q20i cuts up to 90% of ambient noise. Neither figure is measured the same way, so try both if blocking noise is your priority.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Q20i. It runs up to 60 hours with ANC off and 40 with ANC on, against 45 and 26 hours for the V80.

Is the V80 worth stepping up to over the Q20i?

Yes if you want Bluetooth 5.4, Hi-Res wired listening and faster charging. The Q20i is the better fit if runtime and app EQ matter more.

Which is better for calls?

The V80 lists AI noise cancellation on its mic for calls. The Q20i has four mics for ANC but no call-specific claim. Neither is a headset replacement.

Which is better for gaming?

The V80. It lists 0.06s latency in its gaming mode; the Q20i lists no low-latency figure.

Do both connect to two devices?

Yes. Both support two-device connection, though the V80 uses the newer Bluetooth 5.4.

Edifier V80 Hybrid ANC Headphones vs Soundcore Q20i Wireless Headphones

The Edifier V80 is the stronger pick for most people. It has newer Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, a titanium-coated driver, Hi-Res certification over USB-C, and faster charging, and its 4.8 rating from 472 buyers edges the Q20i's 4.5. The Soundcore Q20i wins on battery life and app tuning, with up to 60 hours and 22 EQ presets. Buy the V80 for better sound and connectivity; buy the Q20i for the longest runtime and the most EQ control.

Choose the Edifier V80 if you want newer Bluetooth, multipoint, Hi-Res wired listening and stronger owner ratings.
Choose the Soundcore Q20i if battery life matters most and you want deep app EQ control.

Prices

Edifier V80 Hybrid ANC Headphones: $24.99 at Amazon (checked today)
Soundcore Q20i Wireless Headphones: $38.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 11)
Difference: the Edifier V80 Hybrid ANC Headphones is $13.01 cheaper than the Soundcore Q20i Wireless Headphones at the latest prices (Nov 11 and Nov 12)

V80 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

	Edifier V80 Hybrid ANC Headphones	Soundcore Q20i Wireless Headphones
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.0
Multipoint pairing	Two devices at once	Two devices at once
Battery life with ANC off	About 45 hours	Up to 60 hours
Battery life with ANC on	About 26 hours	Up to 40 hours
Fast charging	15 minutes gives 8 hours	5 minutes gives 4 hours
Wired Hi-Res audio	Certified Hi-Res over USB-C	Wired mode, no Hi-Res certification listed
App EQ	EQ presets in the Edifier ConneX app	22 EQ presets and 3 sound modes
Owner rating	4.8 from 472 ratings	4.5 from 521 ratings

Spec	Edifier V80 Hybrid ANC Headphones	Soundcore Q20i Wireless Headphones
Driver size	Φ40mm dynamic driver with titanium-coated compo…	40 mm
Battery life	Around 45 hrs (ANC OFF)	60 h
Bluetooth version	V5.4	5.0
Frequency response	20Hz-20kHz (Bluetooth Mode)	20 - 20000 Hz
Battery life ANC	Around 26 hrs (ANC ON)	—
Fast charging	15 mins = 8 hrs	—
Audio codecs	AAC, SBC	—
Bluetooth range	10m	—
Noise reduction	up to -44dB	—
Wired frequency response	20Hz-40kHz (Wired Mode)	—
Latency	0.06s	—
Item weight	0.43 Kilograms	—

Spec	Edifier V80 Hybrid ANC Headphones	Soundcore Q20i Wireless Headphones
actual_color	—	Black
color	—	Black
size	—	6.93" x 7.28" x 3.15"
Approx. Battery Life	—	60 Hours
Type	—	Over-Ear
Connection Type	—	Wired, Wireless
True Wireless	—	No
Ideal For Wireless TV Use	—	No
Ideal For Sports And Workouts	—	No
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