A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and are interested in earbuds for exercise and travel, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX with its sweatproof design and stem form factor may be best. However, these come with a premium price tag. For budget-conscious customers wanting headphones with long battery life and active noise cancelling for extended listening sessions, the Soundcore Life Q30 could be a better fit, in spite of its bulkier over-ear form. Beoplay EX excels in sound quality and low latency, good for both music and video, but their calls quality is not as good as the Q30's, which could be important for frequent calls and meetings. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- The Soundcore Life Q30 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Music
7.9
7.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Soundcore Life Q30 are both good for music, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
4.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
5.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q30 has very good build quality.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX are both very good for noise reduction.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Shopping
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
Soundcore Life Q30
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Headphones Addict
Peter Susic | December 2021
"Every once in a while, headphones with an excellent price/performance ratio arrive that truly deserves all attention. Anker Soundcore Life Q30 are one of those headphones. Of course, they aren’t perfect, but they do most things better than their competition. Or they give you the option to make them better."
Get a great deal on the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX or the Soundcore Life Q30
About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX vs. Bowers and Wilkins PI7
VS
Compare Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX vs. Sony WH-1000XM5
VS
Compare Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX vs. Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
VS
Compare Soundcore Life Q30 vs. Beats Studiobuds
VS
Compare Soundcore Life Q30 vs. Soundcore Space A40
VS
Compare Soundcore Life Q30 vs. Soundcore Life P3
VS
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
128,600
Recommendations made
19,290
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
