Soundcore Life Q30 vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
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| Feature |  Soundcore Life Q30 |  Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,500.00 | KSh 10,200.00 |
| Drivers | 40mm silk-diaphragm drivers | 11mm custom-tuned drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid multi-mode ANC, up to 95% low-frequency noise reduction | Adaptive ANC 2.0, up to 98.5% reduction |
| Battery Life | Up to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on) | Up to 10 hours; up to 50 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 |
| Weight | 260g | 5.2g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | Life Q30 | Liberty 4 NC |
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 260g | 5.2g per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on) | Up to 10 hours; up to 50 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Soundcore app | Soundcore app |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Transport, Outdoor and Indoor ANC modes | Fast Pair; HearID 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm silk-diaphragm drivers | 11mm custom-tuned drivers |
| Frequency Response | Up to 40kHz | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid multi-mode ANC, up to 95% low-frequency noise reduction | Adaptive ANC 2.0, up to 98.5% reduction |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 microphones | 6 microphones with AI |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio; BassUp; customizable EQ | Hi-Res Wireless; HearID 2.0 |
| Audio Codecs | — | LDAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Extends total playtime to 50 hours |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C charging |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical controls | Touch controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Protein-leather memory-foam earcups | Replaceable silicone ear tips |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Life Q30 headphones | Liberty 4 NC earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | — |
| Audio Cable | AUX audio cable | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over/on-ear design | — |
| Documentation | Documentation | Documentation |