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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HyperX Cloud II offers a superior gaming experience with a removable boom microphone, making it ideal for multiplayer games where voice chat is important, but you might find them less convenient for outdoor use due to their bulkier design. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life Q30 is often less expensive, features active noise cancellation for a quieter listening environment, such as when commuting, and has a more portable design with a longer battery life, making them a great travel companion, although they may not match the HyperX in terms of microphone quality for gaming. If you're mostly gaming, especially with voice chat, you might lean towards the HyperX Cloud II, while if you're looking for general-purpose headphones with noise cancellation for daily use outside the home, the Soundcore Life Q30 could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.1
The HyperX Cloud II and Soundcore Life Q30 are both good for music, though the HyperX Cloud II is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.6
5.3
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.5
5.1
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
4.8
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
5.4
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 is very good for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
N/A
44.0 Hours
The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$64
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $64 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q30 has very good build quality.
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How the HyperX Cloud II and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HyperX Cloud II | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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HyperX Cloud II
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Headphonesty
Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
Soundcore Life Q30
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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 HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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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