Philips TAH8505BK vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAH8505BK 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 TAH8505BK vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAH8505BK Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 278 g -
Colour Black Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink
Earpad Material - Memory foam, protein-leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m Soundcore Life Q30 have a greater operating distance than Philips TAH8505BK.
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAH8505BK Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC 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
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips TAH8505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response 7 - 40000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8505BK offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Q30.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 90 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm Silk - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Philips TAH8505BK Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphone Features Echo-cancelling -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAH8505BK Soundcore Life Q30
Controls Hold, reject call, answer call 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 TAH8505BK Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type USB charge cable
Headphones cable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Philips TAH8505BK Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAH8505BK Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAH8505BK.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 25 hours
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)
CONNECTIONS Philips TAH8505BK Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type USB (power only) (micro-USB)
Headphones
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips TAH8505BK Soundcore Life Q30
Compliant Standards RoHS, EN 50581:2012, EN 62479:2010, EN 55035:2017, EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN 55032:2015/A11:2020 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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