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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Soundcore Life Q30 headphones provide a stronger noise isolation quality, which is advantageous for air travel and noisy environments. They also feature active noise cancelling and come with a cable for wired use, which can be useful if you run out of battery or want to avoid Bluetooth lag. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space A40 earbuds support LDAC, a high-quality codec for better sound over Bluetooth, and are dustproof and sweatproof, making them a better choice for exercise and outdoor activities. They also offer wireless charging for convenience. Both are similarly comfortable, have built-in controls, and offer a companion app for custom settings, but the Q30 offers longer battery life, while the A40 is significantly lighter and more portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- The Soundcore Life Q30 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space A40.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- The Soundcore Space A40 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life Q30.
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 and Soundcore Life Q30 are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space A40 is somewhat better.
Battery
44.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
4.9
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
4.8
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
4.9
The Soundcore Space A40 and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.4
5.3
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.7
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Space A40 to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is very good.
Cost
$80
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Soundcore Life Q30 has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Soundcore Space A40 and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Life Q30 and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2020 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 44 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.7 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Sound Guys
Sam Smart | May 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is an excellent deal if you want affordable noise canceling earbuds with great sound. The baseline frequency response is enjoyable, and the many EQ presets to choose from plus the ability to customize your sound profile makes it good for pretty much anyone. The noise canceling is quite good, and the many ear tips to choose from ensure a good fit for the noise canceling and isolation to do its job."
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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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