JBL Quantum 300 vs Soundcore Life Q30
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| Feature |  JBL Quantum 300 |  Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,500.00 | KSh 10,500.00 |
| Drivers | 50mm Dynamic Neodymium Drivers | 40mm silk-diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | 3.5mm Audio Jack | USB Audio Adapter Included | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Hybrid multi-mode ANC, up to 95% low-frequency noise reduction |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours | Up to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on) |
| Weight | 245g | 260g |
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General
| Specification | JBL Quantum 300 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Soundcore |
| Model | Quantum 300 | Life Q30 |
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wired Gaming Headset | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Black | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | JBL Quantum 300 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 245g | 260g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Quantum 300 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours | Up to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on) |
| Charging Time | N/A — wired design | — |
| Fast Charging | No | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | N/A — wired design | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Quantum 300 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 3.5mm Audio Jack | USB Audio Adapter Included | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX |
| Bluetooth | N/A — wired design | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Multipoint Connection | No | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2m | — |
| App Support | No | Soundcore app |
Features
| Specification | JBL Quantum 300 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | PC | PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo Switch | Mobile | Mac | VR | Transport, Outdoor and Indoor ANC modes |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Quantum 300 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 50mm Dynamic Neodymium Drivers | 40mm silk-diaphragm drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | Up to 40kHz |
| Impedance | 32Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Hybrid multi-mode ANC, up to 95% low-frequency noise reduction |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone | 2 microphones |
| Audio Features | JBL QuantumSOUND Signature | JBL QuantumSURROUND | Accurate Audio Positioning | Hi-Res Audio; BassUp; customizable EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Quantum 300 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Quantum 300 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | In-line or connected-device controls | Physical controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned ear cups | Protein-leather memory-foam earcups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Quantum 300 | Soundcore Life Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Quantum 300 headset | Life Q30 headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - no charging required | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A — not included | AUX audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | USB audio adapter | N/A - over/on-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide; Warranty card; Safety Sheet | Documentation |