Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX5 and Soundcore Life Q30. 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

Bowers & Wilkins PX5 vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22 cm -
Width 16 cm -
Depth 7.01 cm -
Weight 254 g -
Colour Blue | Space grey Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink
Earpad Material - Memory foam, protein-leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling Digital Hybrid ANC Multi-Mode Noise Cancellation
Noise Isolating Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 22 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 35.6 mm Silk - 40 mm Soundcore Life Q30 have a thicker diaphragm than Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 6 2 Bowers & Wilkins PX5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Soundcore Life Q30
Controls Volume control, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors Proximity sensor -
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bowers & Wilkins PX5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX5 Soundcore Life Q30
Included Accessories Headphones pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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