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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort for extended use and want better overall sound quality and noise isolation, the Soundcore Life Q30 would be a better choice as they are over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling. However, if you need to stay aware of your environment, like during outdoor exercise, and still listen to audio, the Shokz OpenMove with its bone conduction technology will keep your ears open. The OpenMove is also lighter and typically more suited for exercise, given its sweatproof and dustproof certifications. Keep in mind though, that the Soundcore Life Q30 offers superior battery life, suitable for longer listening sessions without the need to recharge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- Good for music
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
4.8
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
7.8
5.1
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, 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 Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Gaming
4.9
5.3
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.0
5.4
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for TV and video.
Cost
$80
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Shokz OpenMove has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Shokz OpenMove and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Shokz OpenMove | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Shokz | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 4.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 29 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 5 | 0 | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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