iClever HS25
iClever
29 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
iClever HS25
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
Scores
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Specifications
| iClever HS25 | Soundcore Life Q30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Pillow-soft | protein leather |
| Headband | — | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | iClever Kids Headphones USB C, LED Light Up, 85dBA Safe Volume, Stereo Sound Toddler Headphones for Travel School, Kids Headphone with Cord for iPad Tablets, Meow Lollipop-Purple | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Soundcore App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
iClever HS25
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Soundcore Life Q30
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
iClever HS251.807score per dollar
vs
Soundcore Life Q301.282score per dollar
iClever HS25 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q30
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
