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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and have a higher budget, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro offer better overall audio quality and noise isolation, good for commuting and air travel; however, their lower battery life demands more frequent charging. The Soundcore Life Q30 headphones are less expensive with significantly longer battery life, and they include a cable for wired listening, convenient if you forget to charge them. The Soundcore has better mic quality, which is ideal for calls and meetings, and their over-ear design might be more comfortable for long periods. Neither are particularly suited for gaming due to latency. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- The Soundcore Life Q30 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is good.
Gaming
8.3
5.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.8
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
5.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Battery
4.8 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$188
$80
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$200
$250
$300
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a price of $188 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q30 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is very good.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$188 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4.8 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 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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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
Soundcore Life Q30
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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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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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