Soundcore Life Q30 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Soundcore Life Q30 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 250 g
Colour Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink Black | Silver
Earpad Material Memory foam, protein-leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m Soundcore Life Q30 have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Soundcore Life Q30 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Soundcore Life Q30.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Hybrid ANC Multi-Mode Noise Cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 40000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Q30.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm Silk - 40 mm 30 mm Soundcore Life Q30 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features MultiPoint Technology HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 8 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency -
CABLE Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions Transparency mode -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 720 mAh -
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 recharge faster than Soundcore Life Q30.
CONNECTIONS Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 18 months -
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