A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
over-ear, closed-back headphones offering good sound quality and active noise cancelling, but for frequent flyers, the JLab may be a better fit due to its excellent air travel score, while the Soundcore Life Q30 boasts very good noise isolation for noisy environments. Both have a detachable cable and app customization, but if battery life is crucial, the JLab's offering is significantly longer. Neither is sweatproof or dustproof, so cautious use is advised during exercise. For those valuing a built-in mic for calls, the Q30's very good mic quality could be decisive. Neither is optimal for gaming or TV due to latency concerns. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.0
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 is good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
4.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good.
Battery
70.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.3
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.1
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.6
5.4
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for TV and video.
Cost
$80
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Jbuds Lux ANC | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 70 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Soundcore Life Q30
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Headphones Addict
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."
Get a great deal on the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC or the Soundcore Life Q30
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
122,900
Recommendations made
18,435
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
