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Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset vs Soundcore Life Q20+

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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01Selected Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset Over-ear design surrounds your ears. 276 g. Up to 20 hours per charge. Uses USB-C for charging. Skull-HQ software on Windows 10 or later. KSh 9,500In Stock Add to cart	02 Soundcore Life Q20+ Over-ear design surrounds your ears. Bluetooth 5.0 connection. Works with the Soundcore app. Up to 40h ANC /60h ANC off. Charging time: approximately 3h, per exact-model manual. KSh 8,970In Stock Add to cart

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Skullcandy SLYR Gaming HeadsetKSh 7,500

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset if you want larger 50 mm drivers. Choose the Soundcore Life Q20+ if you want longer battery life (up to 40 hours) and a lower price (KSh 530 less).

Connections

Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset: Wired connection
Soundcore Life Q20+: Bluetooth connection

Fit

Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset: Over-Ear Wired Gaming Headset
Soundcore Life Q20+: Memory-foam ear cushions and padded adjustable headband

Battery life

Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset: Up to 20 hours per charge
Soundcore Life Q20+: Up to 40h ANC /60h ANC off

Controls

Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset: Volume wheel
Soundcore Life Q20+: Physical playback, track, volume, call, NC and power buttons

Software

Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset: Skull-HQ software on Windows 10
Soundcore Life Q20+: Works with the Soundcore app

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset

Larger drivers: 50 mm (vs 40 mm).
Connection: Wired.
wired connection.

Soundcore Life Q20+

Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 20 hours).
Lower price: KSh 8,970 (vs KSh 9,500).
Connection: Bluetooth wireless or3.5mm AUX.
Hi-Res Audio certified.
Connects to two devices at once.

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Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset	Soundcore Life Q20+
Brand	Skullcandy	Soundcore
Model	SLYR Pro	A3045H11
Announced	September 27, 2022	September 2021 (Japan)
Type	Over-Ear Wired Gaming Headset	Over-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color	—	Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset	Soundcore Life Q20+
Weight	276g	—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset	Soundcore Life Q20+
Battery Life	Up to 20 hours playtime	Up to 40h ANC /60h ANC off
Charging Time	Approximately two hours to full charge	Approximately 3h, per exact-model manual
Fast Charging	Ten-minute charge provides over four hours playtime	—
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C; input 5V0.65A
Wireless Charging	—	Not supported; USB-C charging

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset	Soundcore Life Q20+
Connection	Wired	Bluetooth wireless or3.5mm AUX; AUX disables Bluetooth and ANC
Connector	USB-C to USB-A; 3.5mm auxiliary connection	3.5mm AUX audio; USB-C charging
App Support	Skull-HQ software on Windows 10 or later	soundcore app:22preset EQs, custom EQ, modes and firmware updates
Bluetooth	—	Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Range	—	Up to 15m under suitable conditions
Multipoint Connection	—	Two devices; one active audio source at a time

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset	Soundcore Life Q20+
Voice Assistant	—	Siri or other supported device assistant via button control
Special Features	—	Hybrid ANC; transparency; two-device multipoint; app EQ; 3.5mm AUX

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset	Soundcore Life Q20+
Drivers	50mm	Two40mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response	20Hz–20kHz	20Hz–20kHz Bluetooth /16Hz–40kHz AUX
Impedance	32Ω	16Ω
Spatial Audio	Compatible with Windows Sonic on PC/Xbox and Sony 3D Audio on PS5	—
Microphones	Removable bi-directional boom microphone and onboard secondary microphone; Clear Voice Smart Mic processing	Four ANC microphones; built-in microphone for Bluetooth calls
Audio Features	Enhanced Sound Perception; sidetone and EQ settings through Skull-HQ software	Hi-Res Audio through AUX; app EQ; ANC/Normal/transparency
Audio Codecs	—	SBC and AAC
Transparency / Ambient Mode	—	Supported in Bluetooth mode

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset	Soundcore Life Q20+
Controls	Volume wheel; tap microphone mute; sidetone on/off and volume controls	Physical playback, track, volume, call, NC and power buttons
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions	—	Memory-foam ear cushions and padded adjustable headband

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset	Soundcore Life Q20+
Headphones / Earbuds	SLYR Pro headset	Life Q20+ headphones
Charging Cable	6ft USB-C to USB-A cable	—
Audio Cable	5ft 3.5mm auxiliary cable (5-pole to 4-pole)	Standard3.5mm AUX cable; no built-in microphone
Ear Tips / Accessories	Removable boom microphone	Not applicable; fitted over-ear cushions
Documentation	Quick-start and warranty guide	User manual
Charging Case	—	N/A; over-ear headphones

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
Specification	Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset	Soundcore Life Q20+
Case Type	—	N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case
Case Battery Life	—	N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case
Case Charging	—	N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case
Case Charging Port	—	N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case
Case Wireless Charging	—	N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case
Case Dimensions	—	N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case
Case Weight	—	N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case
Case Water & Dust Resistance	—	N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case
Case Features	—	N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case

Similarities

Both charge over USB-C.
Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Life Q20+ for longer rated battery life; Skullcandy SLYR Pro Headset offers drivers.

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