Soundcore Life Q30

Launched Sep 2020 · Over-ear headphones

68
OkayGifng score
Good for valueGood for batteryGood for travelGood for noise-cancelling

Usual price₹7,999

Where to buy

Usual price ₹7,999 · launch price ₹7,999

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Score breakdown

Sound
64

Boomy default bass; decent once EQ'd

Noise cancelling
70

Effective on steady noise; lab below average

Battery
81

About 46 h measured with ANC on

Features
64

Multipoint, NFC, EQ app, wired, case; buttons only, no IP

Calls
56

Fine indoors, weak against outdoor noise

Comfort & fit
74

Mostly comfortable; heavy-ish, clamp tight for some

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Over 46 h with ANC on in their test; quick top-ups
  • Noise cancelling decent for the money
  • Comfortable for long sessions
  • ANC strong for the money, Outdoor mode cuts wind well
  • Very long battery, lasted two weeks of use
  • Deep EQ in the app; light, comfy oval cups
  • Class-leading battery

Cons

  • Boomy default tuning; presets help little
  • Mic does little against background noise
  • Button-only controls, no water resistance
  • Default sound drowned in bass
  • ANC modes only switchable in the app
  • Dull styling
  • Bass harsh on some tracks, little treble detail
  • SoundGuysNov 2024

    A do-everything ANC headphone for a small budget; fun but bass-heavy sound, not one for audiophiles.

  • Expert ReviewsNov 2024

    Superb budget pick for noise cancelling; plain plastic looks and heavy default bass are the trade-offs.

  • Laptop MagNov 2020

    One of the best ANC bargains, with top battery life, but heavy bass and a tight clamp.

  • nextpit2020

    A solid affordable ANC headphone that needs EQ tweaking before it sounds its best.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers40 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC
Hi-Res audioYes
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Battery60 h, 40 h with ANC
Measured in a test46.6 h (46 h 35 min, ANC on)
Fast charging5 min = 4 h
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones6
Connection
Bluetooth5.0
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingNo
Wired option3.5 mm
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight260 g
Controlsbuttons
In-ear detectionNo
FoldableYes
Other
Warranty1.5 years
ColoursBlack

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