Soundcore Life Q30 vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Soundcore Life Q30 and Sony WH-CH520. 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-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 147 g
Colour Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
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-CH520.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Soundcore Life Q30 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC 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 - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH520.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm Silk - 40 mm 30 mm Soundcore Life Q30 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features MultiPoint Technology MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-CH520
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, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant
Additional Functions Transparency mode -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 720 mAh -
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH520.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 recharge faster than Soundcore Life Q30.
CONNECTIONS Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Soundcore Life Q30 Sony WH-CH520
Service & Support Limited warranty - 18 months -
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