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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 earbuds offer superior overall sound quality, support high-quality Bluetooth codecs, and have better portability compared to the Soundcore Life Q30 headphones. The choice depends on whether you value sound quality and the benefits of earbuds, or whether you're looking for a more affordable option with longer battery life and active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life Q30.
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
The Soundcore Life Q30 has no clear advantages over the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2.
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
4.8/10
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.0/10
5.4/10
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 is only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$127
$80
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$100
$150
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The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has a price of $127 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
8.9/10
8.0/10
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality, though the Bowers and Wilkins Pi7 S2 has somewhat better build quality.
"While the overall sound quality is great, these earbuds fall short in terms of battery life, customization and ANC performance. Bowers & Wilkins’ ability to consistently deliver pristine sound isn’t enough to make up for what the Pi7 S2 lacks, which is unfortunately quite a bit."
"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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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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