Philips SHB3165BK vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK 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

Philips SHB3165BK vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 16 cm -
Width 15.5 cm -
Depth 7 cm -
Weight 146 g -
Colour Black Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink
Earpad Material - Memory foam, protein-leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 15 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 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 Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass -
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB3165BK.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm Silk - 40 mm Soundcore Life Q30 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Transmission Range 15 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK Soundcore Life Q30
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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