Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 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

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.4 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 4.8 cm -
Weight 290.3 g -
Colour Light grey | Matte black Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink
Earpad Material - Memory foam, protein-leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Foldable - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Hybrid ANC Multi-Mode Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm Silk - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q30
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Cortana Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): 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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Soundcore Life Q30
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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