Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
Soundcore Life Q30
78 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
The Soundcore Life Q30 headphones are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, strong active noise cancellation, and impressive battery life, especially given the affordable price. Many users find them comfortable and appreciate the customizable EQ in the app. However, several reviewers noted issues with the ear pads splitting over time, and a recurring complaint is that ANC does not work when using the wired AUX connection, which is a significant drawback for some. The lack of a hard case is also a minor disappointment for a few.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong active noise cancellation
- Impressive battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ in app
Cons
- ANC not working when wired
- Ear pads split over time
- No hard case included
- Microphone issues when wired
- No low latency codec
Sound quality 12
Noise cancelling 10
Battery life 6
Build quality 4
Wired anc functionality 4
Value for money 7
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Soundcore Life Q30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leather | protein leather |
| Headband | synthetic leather | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 16 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB★ | 95 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio, 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback | 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 12★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Soundcore App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
Soundcore Life Q30
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM60.295score per dollar
vs
Soundcore Life Q301.610score per dollar
Soundcore Life Q30 offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
