Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore
74 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Music
Studio
Gaming
Work
Calls
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q30 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam with protein leather cover | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Soundcore by Anker Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones with Multiple Modes, Hi-Res Sound, 40H Playtime, Clear Calls, Fast Charge, Soft Earcups, Bluetooth Headphones, Travel | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge gives 4 hours of listening | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 16★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Soundcore App | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q30
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q30
No current pricing available
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
