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Updated January 10, 2024·
Since you're contemplating between Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and Soundcore Life Q30, here's some guidance: The Everyday Earbuds are compact and discreet, making them a superb choice for on-the-go listening or workouts, but their in-ear fit might not be comfortable for everyone over long periods. They're likely to offer a good seal for noise isolation. On the other hand, the Life Q30 headphones come with the benefit of active noise cancellation, providing superior noise reduction in noisy environments, but they're bulkier and less portable. They might also have a longer battery life compared to small earbuds. Headphones like the Q30 often provide a more expansive soundstage and could be preferable for critical listening. If you prioritize portability and subtlety, go with the Raycons; if you want active noise cancellation and potentially more comfort during extended use, the Soundcore Life Q30 would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 is good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Gaming
7.2
5.3
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.6
5.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Life Q30 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.2
5.4
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 is very good for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$56
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $56.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q30 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
4.8
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Raycon The Everyday Earbuds | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $56 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Raycon | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2019 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
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Wired
Parker Hall | January 2023
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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 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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