Skullcandy Riff vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Riff and Soundcore Life Q30. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy Riff vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Riff Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.05 cm -
Width 15.55 cm -
Depth 7.18 cm -
Weight 160 g -
Colour Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink
Earpad Material - Memory foam, protein-leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Riff Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Soundcore Life Q30 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Skullcandy Riff.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Hybrid ANC Multi-Mode Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy Riff.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Silk - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Riff Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Riff Soundcore Life Q30
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE Skullcandy Riff Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Skullcandy Riff Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Riff Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 280 mAh 720 mAh Soundcore Life Q30 have a higher battery capacity than Skullcandy Riff.
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Riff.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Riff Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Skullcandy Riff Soundcore Life Q30
Included Accessories USB charging cable (120cm) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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