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Updated January 10, 2024·
Consider the Jabra Elite Active 75t if you prioritize earbuds for exercise, portability, and a robust build; they’re also sweatproof and great for outdoor activities. However, the Soundcore Life Q30 headphones offer better battery life, a comfortable over-ear design for long listening sessions, and superior soundstage at a lower price but lack the exercise suitability and waterproofing of the Jabra. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.5
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
4.8
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
Battery
7.5 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$180
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $180 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q30 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.0
5.3
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.1
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.3
5.4
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | 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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Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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