Soundcore
Soundcore Q30
A solid mid-range over-ear headphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 10 hours.
55/100
10 hours
£47.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Scores 55/100
- No noise-cancelling mic
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Soundcore Q30 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight272 g
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Driver size40 mm
Battery and power
Battery life10 hours
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSoundcore Q30 vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Soundcore Q30Bowers & Wilkins Px8
| SoundcoreSoundcore Q30This page | Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55 /100 | 56 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 10 hours | 30 hoursBetter |
| Weight | 272 gBetter | 320 g |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | 5 |
| Driver | 40 mm | — |
Who it's for
Is the Soundcore Q30 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need noise-cancelling mic, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Soundcore Q30 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other over-ear headphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Soundcore Q30?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bowers & Wilkins Px8?
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 scores 56/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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