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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds offer better overall sound quality and noise isolation, which makes them ideal for immersive listening and air travel, as well as being sweatproof for exercise. They're more comfortable but have a lower mic quality which might not be optimal for calls. Despite the higher price, they provide a high-quality listening experience in noisy environments. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life Q30 headphones are more affordable and still offer good sound quality and noise isolation, plus they have better microphone quality, making them suitable for calls and meetings. They are over-ear headphones, so they might be bulkier but they come with a cable if you prefer a wired connection, which the Bose lacks. The Soundcore Life Q30 also has a longer battery life which can be suitable for extended use without charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
The Soundcore Life Q30 has no clear advantages over the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds.
Key differences
Phone Calls
6.6/10
5.1/10
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.5/10
4.8/10
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
TV and Video
6.0/10
5.4/10
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$80
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
8.9/10
8.0/10
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality, though the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has somewhat better build quality.
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both good for music.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.3/10
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for gaming.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is very good.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
"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."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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.
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