The Anker Soundcore Life Q30 ranks #223 out of 231 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Soundcore
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#223 Anker Soundcore Life Q30: $55.99 Wireless Amazon $55.99 eBay
Pros: Active noise cancelling and a claimed 60 hours of battery (40 with ANC on) make it an inexpensive travel and commuting option, and a wired connection is there when the battery runs out. Listeners who want heavy bass get it: in hobbyist measurements the sub-bass sits about 6.6 dB and the bass about 7 dB above target, so kick drums and synth lines hit hard. The 16 ohm load is trivial for any phone or laptop, and AAC support suits iPhone owners.
Cons: The response is far from neutral, with a preference score of only 27.7, and the boosted bass spills over vocals and instruments. A dip of 8.5 dB near 9.2 kHz followed by a 9.8 dB peak near 11.9 kHz makes cymbals sound uneven, alternating between dull and splashy. The presence region near 3 to 6 kHz sits almost 4 dB low, so voices lack clarity next to the bass.
| Released | Sep 2020 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 60 hours (40 with ANC on, Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | Wireless and wired |
| Deviation From Target | 4.23 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 16Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 28 (median of 1 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+4.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -2.21 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (260 g) |
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