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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and use for music or podcasts, the Life Q30 could be the better choice as they offer longer listening time and higher scores in these categories. However, if you're looking for earbuds with better built-in controls, and don't mind a shorter battery life, the Space One could be more suitable thanks to its superior control rating. Both models are quite similar in terms of overall sound quality and comfort, but the Space One has active noise cancelling and an app that allows for equalization customization, which the Life Q30 also possesses. The Life Q30 is noted for its value in air travel, so frequent travelers may benefit from its higher travel score. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q30
- The Soundcore Life Q30 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space One.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.8
The Soundcore Space One and Soundcore Life Q30 are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space One is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.1
4.2
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Life Q30 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.7
8.0
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space One are both very good for noise reduction, though the Soundcore Life Q30 is somewhat better.
Battery
44.0 Hours
30.0 Hours
The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Soundcore Life Q30 has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
4.8
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
4.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.4
5.3
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Soundcore Space One both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Life Q30 and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 44 Hours | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.7 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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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