Soundcore Life Q30 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Soundcore Life Q30 and JBL TUNE 520BT. 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

Soundcore Life Q30 vs. JBL TUNE 520BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 157 g
Colour Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink Black | Purple | White | Blue
Earpad Material Memory foam, protein-leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL TUNE 520BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Soundcore Life Q30.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
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
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 16 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Sensitivity - 102 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm Silk - 40 mm 33 mm Soundcore Life Q30 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Features MultiPoint Technology -
MICROPHONE Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -29 dB
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency Volume
CABLE Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
Additional Functions Transparency mode -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 720 mAh 450 mAh Soundcore Life Q30 have a higher battery capacity than JBL TUNE 520BT.
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 57 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE 520BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Soundcore Life Q30 JBL TUNE 520BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 18 months -
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