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Soundcore Life Q30 vs Soundcore Life Q20+

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Soundcore Life Q30

Soundcore Life Q30

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 260 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 10,500In Stock
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Soundcore Life Q20+

Soundcore Life Q20+

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Up to 40h ANC /60h ANC off.
  • Charging time: approximately 3h, per exact-model manual.
KSh 8,970In Stock

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Our quick verdict

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).

Fit

Soundcore Life Q30
Protein-leather memory-foam earcups
Soundcore Life Q20+
Memory-foam ear cushions and padded adjustable headband

Battery life

Soundcore Life Q30
Up to 60 hours (ANC off)
Soundcore Life Q20+
Up to 40h ANC /60h ANC off

Two devices

Soundcore Life Q30
Stays connected to two devices
Soundcore Life Q20+
Connects to two devices at once

Controls

Soundcore Life Q30
Physical controls
Soundcore Life Q20+
Physical playback, track, volume, call, NC and power buttons

Audio

Soundcore Life Q30
Hi-Res Audio
Soundcore Life Q20+
Hi-Res Audio through AUX

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Life Q30

  • Recharges faster: 2 hours (vs 3 hours).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 60 hours (vs 40 hours), ANC off.
  • Connection: Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX.
  • Active noise cancellation.

Soundcore Life Q20+

  • Lower price: KSh 8,970 (vs KSh 10,500).
  • Connection: Bluetooth wireless or3.5mm AUX.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

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PrioritySoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
FitProtein-leather memory-foam earcupsMemory-foam ear cushions and padded adjustable headband
Battery lifeUp to 60 hours (ANC off)Up to 40h ANC /60h ANC off
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesConnects to two devices at once
ControlsPhysical controlsPhysical playback, track, volume, call, NC and power buttons
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appWorks with the Soundcore app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
BrandSoundcoreSoundcore
ModelLife Q30A3045H11
Announced2020September 2021 (Japan)
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
Weight260g—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
Battery LifeUp to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on)Up to 40h ANC /60h ANC off
Charging TimeAbout 2 hoursApproximately 3h, per exact-model manual
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 4 hours—
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C; input 5V0.65A
Wireless Charging—Not supported; USB-C charging

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
ConnectionBluetooth and 3.5mm AUXBluetooth wireless or3.5mm AUX; AUX disables Bluetooth and ANC
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Multipoint ConnectionYesTwo devices; one active audio source at a time
Connector3.5 mm AUX input; USB-C charging3.5mm AUX audio; USB-C charging
App SupportSoundcore appsoundcore app:22preset EQs, custom EQ, modes and firmware updates
Bluetooth Range—Up to 15m under suitable conditions

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
Special FeaturesTransport, Outdoor and Indoor ANC modesHybrid ANC; transparency; two-device multipoint; app EQ; 3.5mm AUX
Voice Assistant—Siri or other supported device assistant via button control

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
Drivers40mm silk-diaphragm driversTwo40mm dynamic drivers
Frequency ResponseUp to 40kHz20Hz–20kHz Bluetooth /16Hz–40kHz AUX
Audio CodecsSBC, AACSBC and AAC
Active Noise CancellationHybrid multi-mode ANC, up to 95% low-frequency noise reduction—
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesSupported in Bluetooth mode
Microphones2 microphonesFour ANC microphones; built-in microphone for Bluetooth calls
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio; BassUp; customizable EQHi-Res Audio through AUX; app EQ; ANC/Normal/transparency
Impedance—16Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
Case TypeNo charging caseN/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

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
ControlsPhysical controlsPhysical playback, track, volume, call, NC and power buttons
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsProtein-leather memory-foam earcupsMemory-foam ear cushions and padded adjustable headband

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life Q30Soundcore Life Q20+
Headphones / EarbudsLife Q30 headphonesLife Q20+ headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseN/A; over-ear headphones
Charging CableUSB-C charging cable—
Audio CableAUX audio cableStandard3.5mm AUX cable; no built-in microphone
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOver/on-ear designNot applicable; fitted over-ear cushions
DocumentationDocumentationUser manual

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 40 mm drivers.
  • Both are made by Soundcore.
  • Both work with the Soundcore app.

In summary

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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