Soundcore Life Q30 vs Sony WF-C510
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| Feature |  Soundcore Life Q30 |  Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,500.00 | KSh 10,500 |
| Drivers | 40mm silk-diaphragm drivers | 6 mm |
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid multi-mode ANC, up to 95% low-frequency noise reduction | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on) | Max. 8 hrs (ASM ON)/Max. 11 hrs (ASM OFF) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Yes (IPX4) |
| Weight | 260g | Approx. 1.09 oz |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Sony |
| Model | Life Q30 | WF-C510 |
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black Butter Yellow White, Black Butter Yellow White |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 260g | Approx. 1.09 oz |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on) | Max. 8 hrs (ASM ON)/Max. 11 hrs (ASM OFF) |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | Approx. 3 hrs (USB charging) |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Soundcore app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 32.81 ft |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Transport, Outdoor and Indoor ANC modes | Ambient Sound Mode; multipoint; quick charging |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm silk-diaphragm drivers | 6 mm |
| Frequency Response | Up to 40kHz | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid multi-mode ANC, up to 95% low-frequency noise reduction | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Ambient Sound Mode |
| Microphones | 2 microphones | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio; BassUp; customizable EQ | Dsee |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging Case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | No |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | Approx. 1.09 oz |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Charging case; approximate case charge time Approx. 3 hrs (USB charging) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical controls | Volume control |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Protein-leather memory-foam earcups | Ear tips included |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Yes (IPX4) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q30 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Life Q30 headphones | WF-C510 earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging Case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio Cable | AUX audio cable | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over/on-ear design | Hybrid silicone rubber earbuds |
| Documentation | Documentation | Reference guide |