Fit
- Soundcore Life Q30
- Protein-leather memory-foam earcups
- Soundcore Life Q20+
- Memory-foam ear cushions and padded adjustable headband
Headphones comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Soundcore Life Q30
KSh 10,500In Stock | 02 ![]() Soundcore Life Q20+
KSh 8,970In Stock |
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Choose the Soundcore Life Q30 if you want faster recharging (2 hours) and longer battery life (up to 60 hours). Choose the Soundcore Life Q20+ if you want a lower price (KSh 1,530 less).
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Protein-leather memory-foam earcups | Memory-foam ear cushions and padded adjustable headband |
| Battery life | Up to 60 hours (ANC off) | Up to 40h ANC /60h ANC off |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Connects to two devices at once |
| Controls | Physical controls | Physical playback, track, volume, call, NC and power buttons |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the Soundcore app |
| Audio | Hi-Res Audio | Hi-Res Audio through AUX |
| Charging time | About 2 hours | Approximately 3h, per exact-model manual |
| App support | Soundcore app | Soundcore app:22preset EQs, custom EQ, modes and firmware updates |
| Frequency response | Up to 40kHz | 20Hz–20kHz Bluetooth /16Hz–40kHz AUX |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Supported in Bluetooth mode |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | Life Q30 | A3045H11 |
| Announced | 2020 | September 2021 (Japan) |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | — | Black |
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 260g | — |
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on) | Up to 40h ANC /60h ANC off |
| Charging Time | About 2 hours | Approximately 3h, per exact-model manual |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C; input 5V0.65A |
| Wireless Charging | — | Not supported; USB-C charging |
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth wireless or3.5mm AUX; AUX disables Bluetooth and ANC |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Two devices; one active audio source at a time |
| Connector | 3.5 mm AUX input; USB-C charging | 3.5mm AUX audio; USB-C charging |
| App Support | Soundcore app | soundcore app:22preset EQs, custom EQ, modes and firmware updates |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 15m under suitable conditions |
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Transport, Outdoor and Indoor ANC modes | Hybrid ANC; transparency; two-device multipoint; app EQ; 3.5mm AUX |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri or other supported device assistant via button control |
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm silk-diaphragm drivers | Two40mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | Up to 40kHz | 20Hz–20kHz Bluetooth /16Hz–40kHz AUX |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC and AAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid multi-mode ANC, up to 95% low-frequency noise reduction | — |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Supported in Bluetooth mode |
| Microphones | 2 microphones | Four ANC microphones; built-in microphone for Bluetooth calls |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio; BassUp; customizable EQ | Hi-Res Audio through AUX; app EQ; ANC/Normal/transparency |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | No charging case | N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case |
| Case Charging | — | N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case |
| Case Charging Port | — | N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case |
| Case Weight | — | N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case |
| Case Features | — | N/A; over-ear headphones without a charging case |
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical controls | Physical playback, track, volume, call, NC and power buttons |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Protein-leather memory-foam earcups | Memory-foam ear cushions and padded adjustable headband |
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Life Q20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Life Q30 headphones | Life Q20+ headphones |
| Charging Case | No charging case | N/A; over-ear headphones |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | — |
| Audio Cable | AUX audio cable | Standard3.5mm AUX cable; no built-in microphone |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Over/on-ear design | Not applicable; fitted over-ear cushions |
| Documentation | Documentation | User manual |
These products have the same published specifications.
Choose Life Q30 for longer rated battery life and faster recharging; Life Q20+ is the cheaper choice if you do not need longer rated battery life.
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