Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Soundcore Life Q30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN 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

Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN vs. Soundcore Life Q30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Soundcore Life Q30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 290 g -
Colour Charcoal black | Bordeaux pink | Cinnabar red | Lime yellow | Viridian blue 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 Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Soundcore Life Q30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - 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 5 - 40000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Q30.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Silk - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Soundcore Life Q30
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q30 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Soundcore Life Q30
Controls Volume control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Soundcore Life Q30
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Soundcore Life Q30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN 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 Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Soundcore Life Q30
Connector Type Headphones Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony h.ear on MDR-100ABN Soundcore Life Q30
Included Accessories Carrying case -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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