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Specifications, weight and size
The weight of the product including the pouch is about 478g. The weight includes the charging cable and the in-flight connection jack in the pouch, so it will be a little lighter if you exclude those components.
When only the weight of the headphones is measured, it is about 270g, which is similar to the weight of the recently released other wireless headphones.
When the slide of the band is extended to the maximum, the left and right length is about 19cm.
When the slide of the band is extended to the maximum, the upper and lower length is about 21cm. The left and right and top and bottom lengths are rather large, so the feeling of pressure when wearing it seems to be less than that of Sony products.
When the slide of the band is reduced to the maximum, the vertical length is about 19cm.
product comparison
I compared it with the Sony WH-1000XM4. The size of the box is slightly larger than that of Sony products, and the thickness is rather thick.
If you look at the state of putting the product in the pouch, Sony products are packed full and small in size, whereas the Soundcore Live Q35 product has a lot of empty space, so the size or thickness of the pouch is rather large.
(But considering the price, I think it's great. It's less than 1/3 the price.. 😁)
The outer material of the pouch is made of fabric for Sony, and the material for the anchor is suede. Both materials are good to the touch, so it seems that likes or dislikes will differ depending on personal preference.
In the picture below, the Anker's pouch is on the left, and the Sony pouch is on the right.
I measured the weight with all the components and products in the pouch. Anker weighs about 478g, and Sony weighs 447g, so Sony has a slightly lighter weight.
However, since there is only a difference of about 30g, I don't think there is a big difference in portability.
In the picture below, Anker is on the left and Sony is on the right.
The weight of the product is 270g for Anker and 250g for Sony, which is about 20g different from headphones.
This is the appearance when the product is folded. As for the folding method, both products adopt a similar method, so the shape when folded is similar, but I feel that the Sony side folds more densely.
The thickness of the unit is slightly different as the two products feel similar, but it doesn't feel like one side is too thick. Because of the design of the product, it feels like Sony is thinner, but you can see that it has almost the same thickness.
Anker on the left and Sony on the right.
Here is a picture of the inside of the unit. In the picture below, the left is the inside of Sony's unit, and the right is the inside of Anker's unit.
For Sony, the left and right directions are printed in red on the inside of the unit, and the anchor is printed large L/R on the mesh inside the unit. It seems to be much better in terms of usability as the left and right are marked large.
The AirPods Max released by Apple looked like this, but perhaps they didn't refer to it.
The cushion on the outside of the unit has a larger anchor side, so it was more comfortable to wear. For those with large auricles, the Anker seems to be more comfortable than the Sony.
This is a picture comparing the appearance of the two products when the unit is unfolded. The cushion at the top of the band is thicker on the anker side, and the size of the unit is similar between the two products, but the anker product looks bigger because of the design.
Both products use a lot of plastic, and the Anker product is shiny due to the lighting when shooting, but both products are matte. Perhaps the anchor side is coated between matte and semi-gloss, so it is more reflective.
Reviews
The detailed setting method of the product can be done through the app.
You need to download the app to set up the product.
I'm using an iPhone, so I went to Apple's App Store and downloaded it, but if you're using an Android smartphone, you can go to Google's Play Store and download it. You can download the app by searching for SoundCore.
Press and hold the power button on the headphones to put them on standby for Bluetooth connection, launch the app, select the model type, and select Life Q35 to connect.
To proceed, proceed from left to right in the image below.
You can set various equalizers through the app.
After connecting the headphones to the app, click the Device Settings button and then click the Equalizer button for Life Q35 to set the equalizer settings. The setting supports two methods: selecting a preset and setting it custom.
To enter the equalizer setting screen, proceed from left to right in the image below.
You can apply the noise canceling (ANC) function according to the situation.
If you go to the setting of the app's noise canceling function, you can set the noise canceling settings for 3 different ambient environments: transportation, indoor and outdoor. The setting supports two methods: selecting a preset and setting it custom.
To enter the noise canceling setting screen, proceed from left to right in the image below.
There is an additional function called Relax Sound.
Rather than a special function, it is a function that plays the sound in the app to the headphones. You can set a timer to listen for a certain amount of time, and you can set the playback time as long as you need to fall asleep.
To enter the setting screen, proceed from left to right in the image below.
Wearing awareness, touch settings, and firmware update can be done through the app.
When a new firmware is released, the function can be improved through an update, and the fit and touch function can be turned off or on.
To enter the setting screen, proceed from left to right in the image below.
First of all, it felt more comfortable to wear than Sony products, but it felt more comfortable because there was less pressure when wearing it.
The Sony has a better feeling that it fits snugly on the head, but considering the tension of the band and the width of the cushion inside the unit, I felt that the Anchor was more comfortable when worn for a long time.
Last winter, when I was using Sony products, my ears hurt when I used headphones while wearing glasses and a mask, but this product felt better in that area.
The picture below is a picture of me wearing it on a doll with a huge head. When I put it on, it felt like it was easily spread out, and when I put it on, I could see that the doll's head was not pressed too much.
The left and right directions are printed on the inside so there is no confusion between left and right when wearing.
Inside Sony, this product has three modes: noise canceling, normal, and ambient sound listening mode. If you use the touch function, only two modes are switched: noise canceling and ambient sound listening mode.
You can control the noise canceling (ANC) function by touch.
If you look at Sony's WH-1000X series commercials, there is a scene where IU comes out and advertises that if you put your hands on the headphones, you can hear the surrounding sounds, and this product also supports that function.
On the outside of the right unit, there is a function that supports touch and NFC as shown in the picture below. (I couldn't use NFC because my smartphone is an iPhone, but if you have an Android phone, you can easily connect using NFC)
This product has 3 modes: noise canceling, normal, and ambient sound listening mode. You can switch between two modes: noise canceling and ambient sound listening by using the touch function.
Decent sound even with noise canceling enabled
Previously, I bought some headphones to be used as a secondary for Sony WH-1000X, and the product without noise canceling gave a good sound. Even when turned off ANC, the sound was disappointing.
Then, while watching YouTube, I saw a review of this product, and the price is not bad, but the price is quite different from the Q30, which is similar to the Q20, and I bought it because I could apply a discount + discount code to commemorate the domestic release. After listening to it, I thought it was a good purchase.
The price is slightly higher than the products I've previously purchased (the price range is between 40,000 and 60,000 won with a discount applied), but the satisfaction when listening to the sound is significantly higher.
First of all, based on the device to which the noise canceling function is applied, in the case of the Q20 I purchased before, when I turned on the noise canceling (ANC), the treble felt stuffy.
In the case of other headphones I've purchased before, I've experienced a different sound when activated in the case of a product with noise canceling (ANC). Didn't.
When I listened to headphones or earphones, I felt that the high-pitched sound was not stuffy compared to the products I had purchased, and the low-pitched sound was also solid.
Compared to Sony headphones, the treble section has a similar feel and the bass section feels a little more rounded. However, considering the price, it is a satisfactory sound overall, and at this price point, I thought it would be a good product to buy without thinking back and forth.
There are products that can be purchased in the mid-to-late 100,000 won range, such as Bose's QC35, if you shop directly, but if you are willing to purchase headphones and want to purchase at a price of less than 300,000 won in Korea for A/S, it is recommended that you buy this product unconditionally at this time. I would like to recommend it.
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