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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Philips Fidelio X2HR offers superior overall sound quality with a large and immersive soundstage, making it exceptional for music and TV/video experiences. However, it doesn't feature a microphone for calls and also not ideal for exercise or noisy environments given its open design and lack of active noise cancelling (ANC). Conversely, the Soundcore Life Q30, while not as impressive in sound quality, includes a microphone, making it better for calls and meetings, and offers ANC for noise-sensitive situations like air travel. The Q30 also boasts a much longer battery life and added convenience through wireless connectivity, making it more portable and versatile for daily use compared to the wired X2HR. If budget allows and you prioritize audio fidelity for at-home listening, the Fidelio X2HR is a solid choice, but for versatility and value, the Life Q30 is a capable and cost-effective alternative. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.3
7.1
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is good.
Gaming
7.0
5.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
5.4
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
N/A
44.0 Hours
The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$140
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q30 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 390 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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