Sennheiser PXC 550-II vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 550-II 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 PXC 550-II vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.4 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 6.3 cm -
Weight 227 g -
Colour - 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 PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
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 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, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL 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 17 - 23000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 490 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm Silk - 40 mm Soundcore Life Q30 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 2 Sennheiser PXC 550-II have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q30
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, 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 PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa Siri
Additional Functions Touch panel Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium 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 Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 30 hours
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 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 recharge faster than Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (micro-USB)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 550-II Soundcore Life Q30
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter -
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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