Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Headphones

I have had these about a year now and really like them. They do a fairly good job cancelling some outside noise, but are actually not billed as noise cancelling. I use them primarily to watch movies. They are good quality, comfortably cover over my ears, and are holding up very well although I would say they do not get daily heavy use, perfect for me. I definitely would buy these again as they are an excellent value.

Unfortunately, I fall victim to being clumsy and often breaking / losing my headphones and earbuds- and when both my computer headset and everyday headphones broke, I almost died- and came to Amazon for a solution as many others before me have.I am a MAJOR FPS gamer. Specifically games like Overwatch and Call Of Duty. I had previously owned A pair of Steelseries Arctis Novas for my setup, and LOVED them. The sound quality is crisp and you're able to clearly tell where players are.I also really like good music headphones. Previous to these headphones I had used Beats, which, were good music quality, but falling apart.Since I lose and break headphones a lot, I didn't trust myself to go all in with an expensive headset. Through scrolling, I found these.Now, for the review.I LOVE THEM! They are very cozy. The material used for them do not feel cheap, and the speaker part of the headphones has lots of swivel opportunity. The cushioning is very well made, and with 4+ hour gaming sessions they do not ache my ears-they actually fit inside instead of the earmuffs instead of sitting on them!Audio wise, I can safely say, this is on par with my old Steelseries Headset. This is what really worried me, because crisp sound is very important in the games I play. Almost instantly, this headset proved it could handle that. It picks up all footsteps I need to watch out for gaming.Microphone wise, I use an external one at my desk, so I cannot entirely speak on it.As for music, this headset dominates that as well! Very rich in bass, and, if you download the app provided, you can boost it further which I adore! Vocals and everything are honestly, better than my Beats headphones.The noise cancelling is okay. It's nothing Apple level, but it certainly is enough to drown out noisy roommates, bus rides, or food halls you encounter. The transparent mode is also very useful for when I have to unfortunately listen to what's happening around me.Another very wonderful addition that I HIGHLY recommend is the app this headset comes with for phones. It controls the audio mixer for extra bass or less treble, has buttons for noise cancelling / transparent mode, and the best feature? You can connect multiple devices.It sounds basic, almost unneeded, but I didn't realize how much such a small little addition goes. Game queue times too long? Thats fine, my headset is also connected to my phone so I can scroll tiktok. Need to leave your friends on call for a second? Still hear them and do whatever you needed downstairs with your phone.The battery life is also very nice! I only have to charge them every few days, even when I do have those longer gaming sessions!All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this headset if you are looking for a new reliable one to replace your old ones. With sound quality of headphones ranging 100$+ USD, this is an absolute STEAL! I have been practicing being gentle with them because I never want to break them.(P.S. For all my fellow computer users or gamers using this headset, I highly recommend connecting it through your computer's Bluetooth, not headphone jack! Noise Cancelling is not available through headphone jack, and the audio sounds just the tiniest bit worse- nothing too irritating though! If you have an audio mixer app on your computer like me, there might be two options of headphones to pick from through Bluetooth. Do the STEREO audio option. You are welcome! :D)

The sound quality is outstanding, with deep, powerful bass and clear, balanced audio. They are incredibly comfortable to wear, even during long listening sessions, thanks to the soft ear cushions (the material for these are very decent). The Bluetooth connection is stable and provides excellent range, allowing to move around without any interruptions. The battery life is impressive, lasting through the day on a single charge. The headphones also come with active noise cancellation, which is perfect for blocking out background noise and immersing oneself in music or podcasts. Overall, these Bluetooth headphones are great so far. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort, and convenience for a reasonable cost.

I spent a lot of time reading reviews, shopping and researching headphones before buying these. I've owned the beats on ear headphones and I have 5 pairs of wireless buds, the galaxy buds, airpod pros, beats studio buds and the regular airpods and I find the soundcore to compete with any of them. The airpod pros and hose have the best noise cancelling out of all of them but these come pretty close to that. The battery life on the soundcore are so much better than all the others I named, obviously the battery is substantially bigger. The audio quality is nice and using the app greatly improves that. I found they weren't very loud until I went into the app and changed it to acoustic or piano. Depends on what your ears like there's a bunch of different settings for sound output. You can even customize it using the equalizer. The cord is pretty cheap if you plan on using a cord do yourself a favor and buy a thicker longer one. As for comfort I find they don't put a lot of pressure on my ears or my head which the beats on ear would eventually start to hurt my ears. I don't have that with these but I haven't worn them beyond 3 hours yet. They are lightweight, the blue is beautiful and they are well constructed. I've had no issues with any connectivity and nobody has complained about the mic quality on calls. Honestly I would have been happy paying $100 for these as I feel they're definitely worth the $50 I paid for them and definitely competes with the other headphones that are $100. Before buying these i went to best buy to listen to music on the display ones they have a big selection of them. If you're on the fence about which ones to buy and want to test them out check out best buy. I've also dropped them twice already and they didn't break or get damaged.

I've had the Soundcore Q20 headphones for almost a month now, and I thought I'd start off my review with one simple statement: I've only charged these things ONCE since I've taken them out of the box. These headphones have absolutely phenomenal battery life. The only reason I charged them was because I wanted to test how long they would last on a full charge (within my day to day use). I received these headphones on the 1st of April. It is currently the 27th of April and the battery is still at "Medium" (there is no visual indicator, however there is a voice that tells you whether your battery is "High", "Medium", or "Low").That being said, I'll go ahead and list some Pros:- Battery Life (Seriously, I can't stress enough how good it is)- Sound Quality- Comfort- Looks- Sturdiness/Build Quality- Noise Cancellation (there's a caveat here, continue reading to see what I mean)BATTERY LIFE:As if I haven't already said enough, these headphones refuse to die. I've used them from anywhere between an hour to 3-4 hours at a time (long gaming sessions or binging a show on my laptop or phone), and they just don't let up. Like I mentioned in the intro, it's been almost an entire month with these headphones and I've only had to charge them once. It is worth mentioning that the battery will drain much faster with noise-cancelling turned on, as it is indeed ACTIVE noise-cancelling and uses more power. I've got to give props to Anker for marketing these as lasting 40 hours, as this runtime is more accurate when noise-cancelling is ON. With ANC off, these can easily last 60+ hours. It's always refreshing to see a company slightly under-sell and over-deliver.SOUND QUALITY:These things sound way better than they should at this price-point. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, but I do have experience with over-ear, closed-back studio headphones (I own a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x's), and dabble in amateur sound mixing/mastering as a guitarist. Apart from being just a bit heavier on the bass than I would like, these headphones do an excellent job at bringing out lows, mids, and highs in pretty much anything you'll find yourself listening to. Nothing sounds drowned out or overexposed (with the exception of the bass, but there's a valid reason for it in this case). I bought these headphones primarily for multimedia consumption (movies, video games, music, etc.). They have just the right amount of punch in the low-end to make things such as explosions or bass-heavy sound effects really shine. In this instance, the heavier low-end makes sense. Voices sound crystal clear, as the mids don't get drowned out by the lows or highs like on some other higher-priced headphones (looking at you, Beats..). The highs are where these things truly shine, in my opinion. Lots of budget headphones tend to sound very "tinny" with harsh, sharp highs to over-compensate for the overly-saturated bass, but these do a great job at keeping both the mids and highs prominent enough (despite the thicker bass).COMFORT:I've owned and used plenty of both over-ear and on-ear headphones over the years, and I can't beat around the bush here: these are the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. I was expecting to have to "break them in", given what some of the other reviews were saying, but the minute I put these on I was pleasantly surprised at just how soft and light these felt (without feeling cheap or flimsy). And I wear glasses!LOOKS:Not a whole lot to say about how these look. I wouldn't say you'll be turning heads while wearing these out and about, but for the amount of money that they cost.. I'm just saying they could've looked a lot worse. I've seen headphones three times the price that are a complete eye-sore. The Q20s are clean and minimalistic, without giving away its low price.STURDINESS/BUILD QUALITY:Although I'm not one to man-handle my devices (no matter how little they may cost), I have to say that these don't feel the least bit flimsy. I did a mild stress-test by stretching both ear cups apart as far as I was comfortable with and was able to get about 10 inches wide. I don't think anyone has a head that wide, but if you do, these are definitely going to fit. The build quality feels great, and I feel like these will definitely last a while (and I will be updating this review if that changes lol).NOISE CANCELLATION:These headphones do indeed have active noise cancelling, BUT.. I literally almost NEVER use it. Here's why: they don't need it. The headphones are built in such a way that even with the ANC off, they drown out a ton of outside noise. Unfortunately, there is a significant drop in volume when noise-cancelling is activated. The bass takes a hit as well, making it more evened out with the mids and highs (which might be a plus for some).FINAL THOUGHTS:There's only really one "Con" that I wasn't going to mention, and that's the carrying bag that comes with the Q20s. There's nothing really wrong with it, but I did just want to note that they used to come with a hard carrying case (according to some older YouTube reviews), and I'm a little salty that us newer buyers don't get that lol. All in all, for the $60 that I paid for these headphones, I can't think of any reason not to fully recommend them. They sound great, the battery life lasts incredibly long (almost to a suspicious degree, making you feel like today is finally the day it'll need a charge only to be proven wrong), it's got decent looks, solid build, and they even threw in Active Noise Cancellation for situations that call for some extra silence. If you're in the market for some new headphones for multimedia consumption (I definitely would not use these for any professional work, as they are not made for that), and have a bit of a stiffer budget, look no further. These will do more than its price tag leads on.

Comfortable and great sound for the price. Heavy bass for sure and easy to use app to customize the EQ. 75% charge right out the box and connected to iPhone in seconds. Quality seems to be top notch not cheap despite the price. Sound is almost as good as my wife’s beat studios, they’ll do the job for mowing and late night gaming/tablet use. Came with a nice storage bag, usb cable, and aux cord. Read the directions to learn how to use buttons, very easy and handy.

TL;DR: If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for high quality headphones that are great for every use imaginable, these are for you.I’ve had these headphones for almost two months now, and I cannot stress enough how shocked I am at their quality for their price.For a bit of backstory, I’m a young person who lives alone and who generally has a fairly tight budget. I’ve been wanting over the ear headphones for a long time, but couldn’t reconcile the cost of the big name brands like Sony, Beats, Apple, etc. I randomly decided to do a bit of market research to see if there were any good quality options in my price range (which, I’ll admit, was very limited). After a long night of reading reviews and comparing prices, I decided to go with these headphones. I thought “They’re under $50, so I’m sure they won’t be amazing quality, but they should do the trick for a couple years.”After using these daily for two months, I cannot explain enough how impressed I am with the quality of these budget headphones. First off, the noise settings - the active noise cancelling is genuinely impressive. It does a better job than my in-ear Bose active noise cancelling headphones, which were 4 times the price. The bass setting is my preferred setting for music listening, as I’m someone who really enjoys physically feeling music when I listen to it. I’m not an audio expert by any means, but I am someone who cares a lot about music and my listening experience, and these headphones have bested every high-priced in ear headphone I’ve ever used (Apple, Bose, Beats, etc.). You don’t have to turn the volume up very much to get some good depth in this setting, which is nice. It does dampen the noise cancelling a bit, but when you’re listening to music you really can’t notice at all. The transparency setting is really useful for when I use these at work, as I can stay tuned into a meeting but still be aware of my surroundings.Physically, they’re so comfortable that I forget I’m wearing them. The foam padding is very plush and soft, and the headphones don’t feel tight on my ears at all. One slight issue is the size adjustment, at their smallest size they’re still slightly too big for me, but that’s a very small issue that I only notice when reclined/exercising. They’re very lightweight as well, I never even notice it.They also are so amazingly easy to connect to multiple devices. I have these headphones connected to my laptop, phone, and TV at any given time, and they easily switch from one to the other automatically when needed. For example, I can have my headphones on watching TV (which is great, as I live in an apartment with thin walls and I have hearing issues), and if I watch a video on my phone, they will automatically switch to my phone, then switch back to my TV when I resume my show.They’re also so pretty?? I got the pink ones, and they have a beautiful pearlescent exterior that I just love. I get compliments on it all the time!!My only issues with these headphones are so exceptionally minor that they don’t even warrant any stars off. The first is the control system - I truly cannot figure out how to skip/replay songs. I know you’re SUPPOSED to be able to do it, but no matter what arrangement I seem to press the correct button it, it doesn’t do anything but pause/play. It’s possible this is my own user error, as I threw away the user manual and haven’t looked it up, so that’s on me lol.The other slight issue I have with them is that they don’t really come with much of a carrying case. They come with a drawstring bag, which was nice until I immediately lost it because it’s significantly harder to keep track of than an actual hard-sided case. They also don’t actually offer much protection for the headphones other than from scratches, so a hard-side case would be awesome. But honestly, those complaints are so minor and irrelevant that I genuinely do not care!!All in all, I cannot recommend these enough. They are scarily good for their price, demonstrating once again that the free market is a sham and brand recognition sells more than actual product quality!!!

TLDR:I've been using it almost daily for 11 months now. If you won't be connecting to multiple devices, get this. I go through 20-25% of the battery a day. It actually works well to cancel out bass, especially if paired up with brown noise. I can walk maybe 40-45 ft. without losing quality. This is very important for me because it helps me manage misophonia triggers and more importantly autistic meltdowns. It's comfortable for my big ears but the design is annoying to sleep if you're a side sleeper. Syncing worked great until recently. Microphone for me was muffled from the start.Detailed:This fixed everything wrong with the soundcore Life Q30 that I also have, namely the stupid feature where it noise canceling is turned off with hovering your hand.This was the best headset I had that could actually deal with blocking out the majority of the bass from the bar across my house paired with brown noise. That bar opens from Wednesday to Sunday, 7 p.m. till 3 a.m. Even though I could still feel the bass shake the house, at least the noise was reduced where I can get some sleep.What's really frustrating is that resetting the pairing, making sure my drivers are up to date, and setting it as the default audio device for my computer didn't fix my sync problem. I've tried pairing it with my phone and other devices. Same story.The microphone never worked well for me either. Callers on both my computer and phone told me I sounded underwater.

(Update 9/9: last night I was enjoying a podcast on these, and they were working great as usual. Suddenly, I heard a weird burst of static in my left ear. I turned the volume on my phone down, thinking it may have been coming from there. There was another burst of static. Hmm. I did a full restart on my iPhone 14 Plus, and on the headphones. More static. Oh no... I called Amazon, and they were great as always about arranging a return. This morning, I tried the Q20s again. No static. None. I called Anker and was on hold for awhile- about 20 minutes- but when I did get through, remarkably, *it was to a live human being*, and this human being was knowledgable, and took the time to answer all of my questions. Remarkably, he also did not try to sell me their priciest (and newest) pair of headphones, the Space 1s. He suggested, in fact, after listening to what I am wanting in a pair of headphones- decent sound, decent volume, good noise cancelling- that I get another pair of Q20s. Our conversation took place over the Q20 headphones. (By the way- not a nanosecond of static. And none since.) He also explained the Anker warranty. Any time any Anker product is purchased via Amazon, the warranty is immediately activated. You don't need to call Anker, send anything in, go online- nothing. The warranty starts as soon as your purchase is made. The warranty covers 18 months of product life. I am still considering purchasing the three year warranty offered by Amazon on top of that, as with my luck, the plastic "headband" (the crescent shaped piece of adjustable plastic that goes over your head) will disintegrate on day one of the 19th month.I was really impressed by the customer service I received throughout this phone call, and *really* appreciated that a live human being took my call. He was easy to understand, and obviously well-versed on his company's products. And also he didn't try to sell me ten things, or get me to sign up for anything or download anything. I am finding that this kind of service is becoming very rare these days.I do think I am going to purchase another pair of Q20s, as I really do like them. So far, they have shown zero sign of the ear cups separating or the plastic weakening or any part of them becoming compromised at all. And no more static in the left ear. Why did that happen- I'll never know, I suppose. But it is good to know that Anker stands behind their products, AND that a person actually answers the phone when you call. (Can you imagine?). I have had to deal with the "customer service" agents when I finally got through at Sony and that experience, sadly, convinced me to never purchase anything manufactured by Sony again. This experience with Anker, even though it did involve discussing a seemingly one-time malfunction in my headphones, has made a loyal customer out of me. Will update after the second pair of Ankers. Thank you!)I share a wall with my next door neighbor. Luckily, there is no one on the other side of me. There has never been an issue with the tenants in this unit making any kind of noise, and I have lived in my apartment since 2016. If you were in my apartment, you wouldn't even know anyone lived next door. Everything had been nice and tranquil as far as that apartment was concerned, for years. That is, until recently.Ever experienced the joys of getting unwillingly serenaded by someone's throbbing subwoofer? The thing about being subjected to a stereo with a subwoofer going, is that the music might be barely audible, but you can *feel* the bass notes physically, especially if the stereo and subwoofer are physically nearby. And that is what is happening to me, right now. There are constant bass throbbings coming through the wall, coming from the apartment that had for so long been perfectly quiet. The music itself really isn't loud enough to be a nuisance. But the low frequency pulsations of the bass certainly *are* a nuisance. Apparently, the woman who owns that apartment has turned it over to her kids for who knows how long. Her kids are in their early 20s. Their stereo is never off, so their subwoofer is never off.I tried asking them to please realize they have neighbors, and their subwoofer is bothering their neighbors, and could they *please* limit the hours when they play their stereo. They just snarled something, and slammed the door in my face. They then started playing their stereo louder- not a lot louder, but noticeably louder. I next requested that the building Super speak to them. He did. They turned their stereo off for a few moments, after he spoke with them. I then heard the sound of something heavy being hurled against our mutual wall. Then, the stereo started up again. It was playing at a slightly lower volume. But the bass was still vibrating the wall.There had been an issue, several years ago, with problem tenants right above me, who REALLY blasted their stereo with their powerful subwoofer at all hours. They were also selling drugs, and a stream of "America's Most Wanted" types were coming and going also at all hours. They used the back parking lot as a stolen car storage lot. Their "guests" started fires in the garbage cans in the lobby, after nodding out and dropping lit cigarettes into them, as they sat in the chairs out there. You don't want to know what they were doing in the laundry room. The list of their unpleasantness goes on and on. This went on for seven years.The HOA here did nothing about them. Nothing. None of the HOA members lived in this state, so all they did was collect our money, and ignore our phone calls and emails about these nuisance, and dangerous, tenants. During this time, I developed PTSD, which was diagnosed by a psychiatrist, along with anxiety disorder and chronic depression. I rarely slept, and could barely function at my jobs. Finally, after seven years, there was a change in HOA personnel. Eventually, the problem tenants were evicted. I could hardly believe how peaceful it then became here.Thinking they would have my back, I emailed the current HOA regarding the current situation with the eternally pulsating stereo. I had recently noticed some "please be courteous to other tenants, and keep your noise down between 10pm and 8am" hand written notices posted around the lobby and in the hallways. I don't know if they are aimed at these particular tenants, but it seems as if this building again has some residents who are inspiring complaints.The HOA told me, basically, that I was on my own. The HOA just told me to keep “negotiating” with the neighbors, who had already demonstrated they could care less if they are bothering me. I will be checking on legal representation this following week, as I am disabled, and my disability was caused in part by the constant unpleasant behavior I was subjected to by the tenants upstairs when the HOA did nothing years ago for so long, though I emailed and called them about their activities, which clearly were in violation of the HOA bylaws, over and over again. It looks like I have another situation like that on my hands again.However! I thought- what can I do that can help me right now? I typed "sound canceling wireless headphones" into the Amazon search bar, and found a lot of choices. Most of the results were far beyond my means, as I am on a fixed income, and it is also the end of the month. But the constant throbbing of the bass right into my physical form through my bedroom wall was starting to literally make me sick. Google the effects that constant low frequency sounds- even when these sounds are not audible- have on the human body. These kind of sound waves are not good for human health, especially in the long term. Needless to say, I felt very vindicated after reading the findings of these scientific studies.The reviews for the Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones were predominantly positive. The review that really encouraged me to go for it was the one mentioning the work colleagues who seemed to possess no indoor voices, and who constantly and loudly discussed basketball results et al at the top of their lungs without a care as to who they might be bothering with the volume of their voices. I could totally relate to that story. I used to work in a call center, where you made your living by being on the phone, so you needed to be heard by clients, and you needed to hear who you were talking to. This call center had an open floor plan, so we were in low-walled cubicles, but if someone stood up and shouted, even if they were on the other side of the room, you would hear them clearly from where you were. I found that I was surrounded by the kind of people who thought that yelling across the work floor to a distant friend about the softball game their kid had played the previous evening, while they were standing basically right next to me while I was on a call, was perfectly ok. These people weren’t adults. They were like giant toddlers, with no filter. Many of them were in their late forties and early fifties. When I later would ask them- politely- to be more cognizant of their volume level of their voice, as I was attempting to do my job, they became outraged. The nerve of me, to attempt to request they be considerate of their co-workers! Lol. So reading that these headphones had helped in that situation (I wish I had had them when I had been working at the call center) right then and there I thought that's it- I am ordering these headphones, and right now.And I am so glad I did! I was happily surprised, as they are not expensive headphones, at their ability to block out ambient sound. I usually run a white noise soundtrack in the background when I am home. I had turned it on automatically this morning, and started answering my emails. I hadn't realized I had boosted the volume on the white noise a bit too much, as I had put on and fired up my new Anker headphones before switching on the receiver. I took the headphones off for a moment to adjust my hair at one point, and was amazed, as the white noise was playing far too loudly- far louder than I would ever play it. Had I been using my regular J Lab wireless earbuds, I would have heard that it had been turned up too much right away. I actually dashed into my bedroom to turn down the receiver, as I felt bad for MY neighbors!As far as the subwoofer- so far, I (knock wood) haven't been able to hear it. At all. I have had the headphones and the white noise going in my bedroom, and I took a break from my work (I work from home) after lunch to read ,and hang out with the kitties. I didn't hear any boom boom boom at all. I had heard them playing the stereo earlier, when I had been wearing my regular earbuds, so I am happy to report that these Anker headphones really appear to be helping.The headphones were delivered this morning, so I can't attest as to their long-term performance, or their performance under various conditions (if they turned up their stereo up extra loud, my wearing the headphones without the white noise running, etc.) but so far, I am VERY satisfied with their performance. I was shocked at how fast they charged, and I have been wearing them for hours, yet they are still showing a full charge. They are comfortable to wear. I have a regular sized head, and I am picky about over the ear headphones. A lot of them give me a headache: these, so far, have not. They are nice and snug, so they keep the ambient noise out, but are not excessively tight. I actually fell asleep during my after lunch break hanging out with the cats, which is unusual for me to do with over the ear headphones.Cons: the instructions for the controls for the headphones are rendered in a “cartoon” style, so that was a bit odd, but not too difficult to figure out. The max volume is pretty good, and I like my headphones to get loud. I don't usually listen to music on headphones. There is a "bass boost" feature (a hard to understand voice sort of croaks "bass up" when you push the button with the triangle on it between the up/down volume buttons, and "normal"- I think that's what it says- when you turn the extra bass off) but this feature doesn't seen to make a huge difference. It does make voices sound richer and fuller. --Ok- I just tested the headphones with music. I chose to play "Wardance" by Killing Joke, as I know that song well, and yes, the "bass up" feature does make a noticeable difference. But as far as music goes- these headphones, for an old punk like me, would need to get a LOT louder, when playing music, for my taste. But that is a subjective thing, and I really didn't buy them to play music, but to listen to podcasts and to watch movies and YouTube stuff, and of course to block out that *&^%$!! subwoofer.I've only had one phone call while wearing the headphones. I wasn't crazy about how the other person sounded- they sounded kind of "tinny," and distant- but according to them, they could hear me clearly. So I guess they work fine there, too. —EDIT: I have taken other phone calls with these headphones on after that one initial call. The voice on the the other end at the beginning of the call was a bit crackly, but this happens often with my carrier. After a few moments on the call, I could hear the caller perfectly. I make and receive calls with these Anker headphones all the time now. I always begin the call by saying “I’m wearing a new headset- I just want to make sure- can you hear me ok?” I am always assured that I can be heard just fine. A friend of mine, who is used to my cheaper earbuds on our calls, has told me repeatedly that my voice sounds much clearer on our calls with these headphones.PROS: these headphones are the fastest charging electrical anything I have ever owned- period. It's actually kind of freaky how fast these things charge. It's great. They also hold a charge the longest amount of time of any electrical thing I've ever owned. I wore them all night to block out the thump thump of the subwoofer and, after six or seven hours of sleeping, I checked their charge level on my iPhone. Their battery level was still showing as a solid green circle meaning- they were still at, or nearly at, 100% charge. That's impressive.One of the reviews mentioned these headphones don't come with an ON/OFF switch. They do. Left and Right headphone ear cup side orientations are marked inside the ear cups with an "L" and an "R." The power switch is on the Left side cup, right above the "NC" (noise canceling) switch, which I always leave switched on. Volume Up and Down, and the triangle-marked button, the Bass up or down switch, are located on the Right side cup.Their Noise Canceling capability is VERY impressive, given their low price point. There are times when I can *just barely* hear the bass from next door. But really- it's negligible, compared to what it was. I'm also going to take some other steps to help deal with this situation, but until then, these headphones have given me back the ability to have some nice, unbroken sleep, which is worth its weight in gold.I will update my review if something drastically changes regarding the performance these headphones. But right now- I am really happy I ordered these. I placed my order around midnight, and Amazon got them to me at around noon the next day. I'm really glad of this, as not having to endure that subwoofer- let's just say these headphones arrived just in time to save my last nerve.I am happy with the purchase of these headphones, and highly recommend them. Thank you.

I bought these headphones before in 2021, to listen to videos / music while working, walking my dog, etc. I probably used them an average of 5-8 hours on a daily basis, heavily using them. It's 2025 now, and I finally have to buy a new pair due to me accidentally cracking the frame and the top layer of the padding around the ear peeling peeling; although despite this, almost everything still works perfectly fine without any issues. There are definitively pros and cons to this product like anything else:Pros:Decent noise cancelling - it's not great, as you can still hear some external noise, but it's not like you need to crank up the volume to drown it outFairly good sound quality: I've played various music, including dubstep, heavy metal, pop, rock, etc. & it can handle the majority of base. Sound quality seemed to stay consistent across genres. However, it's not like it's going to sound like you're listening to an artist live.Battery life:It has retained its battery life without issue over the course of 4 years that I've had it, despite my heavy daily use. I typically had to charge it on average once every 4-5 days.Inputs / Charging Ports:The inputs for using the jack port and charging ports haven't posed any issues (malfunctioning, having to place the cords at a weird angle to get it to charge or work, etc.).Wired connectivity:Worked and was compatible with Windows (although this may depend on the version being used) via wired connection using the jack port. I've used the port to wire my headphones directly to my laptop and had no connection issues.Bluetooth connectivity:Solid Bluetooth connection including times when I had passed through signal dead zones (although I don't know if it was because I didn't linger too long on those areas...). On average, it took about 5-15 seconds for my headphones to pair with a new device based on my experience. Took about 2-3 seconds to re-connect to whatever device I was using (if I had already setup a connection to the headphones prior).Buttons:Never had any issues (stickiness, malfunctioning, etc.) with the buttons (power, noise canceling, pause, volume adjustments, etc.) during the time I was using it.Price: Price was good for the quality of the product. I had searched for about a week for similar products with comparable features / quality in 2021. At the time, I had compared 4-6 other comparable products (including this one) and found on average for a comparable product, I would potentially be paying about $10-30 more.Headband: very comfortable (despite the looks of the headband). I believe I have an average sized head (not small or large) and I tend to vie for comfortability during use over many other features because of my heavy day to day use, especially because I wear glasses. My glasses typically get pressed into my head by the sides of the headbands of headphones of other products I've tried, and over time, it hurts and gives me a nasty headache. However, the headphone for this product did not do that, nor did I feel any pressure from the top of the headband. In fact, it was comfortable enough, that sometimes there were moments when I forgot I had them on.Longevity/ product life span:I have the longevity of this product to be very good. I've gone through a variety of headphones products over the years, from cheap no-name to high end brands. I found on average, the headphones would last me maybe 4-6 months with heavy daily use, a little longer than the average ear buds products I've tried. However, this product has lasted 4 years. Only near the 4th year, did the top layer of the padding around the ear start to peel.Cons:Headphone padding around the ears: the padding is comfortable but it can be very insulating if you are doing extensive movements (heavy lifting, high intensity activities, etc.) causing the areas around your ear that are covered by it to sweat. So, if you're sensitive to that, I would simply recommend finding an ear bud product you like rather than headphones. As in my experience, almost every headphone that cover your ears, do this to some extent.Noise cancellation:I live in a place that has a pretty strong windy season. I found when I was using this product outside during the windy season, the strong winds would slip between the padding around the ears and you could hear some of the wind. It wasn't that bad granted, as the sound was still pretty muted, but you could still hear it.Microphone:So, this was never a priority for me since I never bought this product with the intention of using it to make phone calls or speak in video calls, meetings, etc. However, I did see from questions asked about this product that there was a built-in mic and I tried to use it 5-6 times via android cellphone. However, the mic only worked 1 out of the 6 times for me and I'm unsure why. When, it did work, the sound quality of the mic was average and it picked up background noise, like wind, cars passing, or anything else very easily when I tried it while walking outside. So, this may not be the best product for you if a good mic is a priority for you.