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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a significant factor for you, the Soundcore Life Q20 is the less expensive option while still offering good overall sound quality and noise isolation, making it suitable for casual listeners and travel. However, the Soundcore Life Q30, despite being somewhat more expensive, delivers better sound quality, has a longer battery life, and comes with an app that offers equalizer settings and control customization. The Q30 also has better call quality, which can be important if you intend to use the headphones for phone calls or video conferencing. Both models support active noise canceling which is beneficial for use in noisy environments. While both are similar in comfort and build quality, the Q30 advantages may be worth the additional cost for a more feature-rich experience and better audio performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- The Soundcore Life Q30 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life Q20.
Key differences
Battery
32.3 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Soundcore Life Q20 has a price of $60 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music.
Gaming
5.2
5.3
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
4.8
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.3
5.4
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.7
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Soundcore Life Q30 are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2020 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 32.3 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.8 Hours | 1.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 258.5 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2022
"As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway."
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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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