Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S 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

Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 217 g -
Colour Black 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 Sennheiser HD 400S Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
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
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Impedance 18 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm - Silk - 40 mm
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Soundcore Life Q30
Controls 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 Sennheiser HD 400S Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 400S Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 400S Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
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 Sennheiser HD 400S Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S Soundcore Life Q30
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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