Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 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

Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 200 g -
Colour Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical Midnight blue | Black | Sakura pink
Earpad Material Memory foam Memory foam, protein-leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH 3 Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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 Soundcore Life Q30 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Hybrid ANC Multi-Mode Noise Cancellation
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q30 offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Silk - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH 3 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 Skullcandy HESH 3 Soundcore Life Q30
Controls Volume control, answer/end, 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 Skullcandy HESH 3 Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Skullcandy HESH 3 Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH 3 Soundcore Life Q30
Battery Type Headphone battery Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life 22 hours 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH 3.
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 Skullcandy HESH 3 Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH 3 Soundcore Life Q30
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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