Verdict: A long-running budget favorite: strong battery life and decent noise cancelling for the price. Newer budget models like the Soundcore Space One improve ANC and add LDAC.
Good for
- Budget travel: up to 40 hours with ANC on (60 off)
- Tailored noise cancelling: Transport, Outdoor and Indoor modes
- Wired hi-res listening: Hi-Res Audio certified
Skip it if
- You want the newest ANC and LDAC in this price range; see the Soundcore Space One
- You want premium materials and the strongest ANC
Key specs
| Battery | Up to 40 hours (ANC on); up to 60 hours (ANC off) |
|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Hybrid ANC with Transport, Outdoor and Indoor modes |
| Drivers | 40 mm with silk diaphragms |
| Audio | Hi-Res Audio certified |
How it compares
- Soundcore Space One: newer, adaptive ANC and LDAC
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones: a big step up in ANC and comfort
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Specs come from the manufacturer’s published specifications (soundcore Life Q30 product page); iTech Level has not tested this product hands-on. How we choose products.
