Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I own a pair of Bose QC 25 headphones which I enjoy thoroughly. They are my go to headphones in almost every situation whether studying at home or on a plane. This noise cancellation with the Bose QC 25 is good, but not as good as the QC 35. However, the sound quality of Bose is fantastic in my opinion and I have several additional pair of Bose headphones that I use at the gym and as a back up pair. I've even converted my wife to Bose quality. That being said, i needed a pair of headphones to use at work to drown out the noise while working at the computer and I didn't want to take the risk of my Bose being damaged or growing legs and walking away. Unfortunately I have very high quality standards but a limited budget, so I tried to find something that would meet my needs while not breaking the bank. Enter the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 headphones. Bought from Amazon at around the $50 mark, I figured that the Anker quality would make them durable, but I wasn't convinced that the sound quality and noise cancellation would even compare to my Bose. I can wholeheartedly say that I was wrong. The build is actually better than my Bose. Very solid and yet modernly styled and not bulky. While the sound is not Bose by any means, it is exceptional for this price point. Not a big fan of the bass boost as it makes the totality of the music more subdued and somewhat detracts from the overall quality. Without the bass boost, I found that the sound quality is well rounded and has enough punch so that it doesn't feel lacking at any range. The noise cancellation is quite good, but doesn't rival the QC 35, which to me is the standard for higher end headphones. With just the noise cancellation on it does make a noticeable difference in quieting conversations in the office around me, but still allows overly loud conversations to seep through. With noise cancellation and music together, the noises fade away and are almost undetectable. The included carry bag is decent quality, but seems a little small for the headphones and cords as the headphones seem to slightly stick out of the top of the bag. With the draw string pulled together, it tucks the headphones away in the bag but has a tendency to compress the ear cups, which I believe over time may limit their life span, resulting in a need for replacement. Overall, while not $300 headphones, they are surprisingly robust in almost every facet and make a great choice for those on a budget who wish to enjoy some of the benefits of the higher priced headphones while not breaking the bank.