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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and use during exercise, the Earfun Air Pro 2 earbuds would be the better choice due to their higher scores in those categories, their lighter weight, and sweatproof certification that make them suitable for an active lifestyle. The Soundcore Life Q30 headphones have the advantage of longer battery life, a detachable cable for wired use, and slightly better noise isolation, which can be beneficial for air travel and environments with a lot of ambient noise. However, they are bulkier. Both have active noise canceling, but if making calls is important to you, the Soundcore Life Q30 has a higher mic quality score. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Air Pro 2
- The Earfun Air Pro 2 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life Q30.
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 is good for music, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.1
5.1
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
4.8
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$70
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has a price of $70 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.1
5.3
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Earfun Air Pro 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.4
5.4
The Earfun Air Pro 2 and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Earfun Air Pro 2 are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Earfun Air Pro 2 and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Air Pro 2 and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Air Pro 2 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$70 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 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 | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Peter Susic | September 2021
"There’s a lot to like about EarFun Air Pro 2. The best thing about them is the active noise cancellation, which works almost as well as the best true wireless earbuds out there. The audio quality is funky but enjoyable. Good dynamics and a wider soundstage save its presentation. Everyone, apart from the most diehard audiophiles, should be happy with it."
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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."
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About Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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