JBL E500BT vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL E500BT 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

JBL E500BT vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL E500BT Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 231.6 g -
Colour Black Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink
Earpad Material Leather Memory foam, protein-leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL E500BT Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Soundcore Life Q30 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL E500BT.
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
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 Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than JBL E500BT.
Sensitivity 96 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 111 dB -
Diaphragm 50 mm Silk - 40 mm JBL E500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Soundcore Life Q30.
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE JBL E500BT Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL JBL E500BT Soundcore Life Q30
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE JBL E500BT Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - anti tangle - L shaped USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES JBL E500BT Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL E500BT Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh 720 mAh Soundcore Life Q30 have a higher battery capacity than JBL E500BT.
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL E500BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS JBL E500BT Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JBL E500BT Soundcore Life Q30
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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