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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch sound quality, advanced features like a built-in AI to optimize daily activities, and active noise cancelling, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro would be an excellent choice despite being significantly more expensive. It also offers better gaming and TV performance, a robust build, and it's suitable for air travel and work calls. However, if budget is a constraint and you still want good sound quality, noise isolation, and a very good battery life, then the Soundcore Life Q30 may satisfy your needs at a much lower price, albeit with poorer performance for calls, gaming, and TV. The Soundcore is also foldable for easier portability, but it lacks low latency features, which can be essential for gaming or watching videos. Both options provide a detachable cable and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- The Soundcore Life Q30 has no clear advantages over the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro.
Key differences
Music
7.8
7.1
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and Soundcore Life Q30 are both good for music, though the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is somewhat better.
Gaming
9.3
5.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
5.1
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
4.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
TV and Video
9.3
5.4
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Battery
32.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$649
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The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has a price of $649 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality.
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How the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$649 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Master & Dynamic | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 32 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
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 | 8/10 | 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) | 338 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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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