Soundcore Life Q35 In-Depth Review (vs Life Q30) | The Best Value ANC Headphones 

There's a new successor to the Life Q35 headphones! Check out my review for the brand new SPACE Q45 headphones (with a direct comparison to the Life Q35) here 👇🏼 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_cmQ8GmFF7E.html

We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning ru-vid.comUgkxABghAEkaIDGZfHRBH3D3rBrlraNmnC71 and while in the shower. I didn't realize how tinny and awful the sound output on the original Echo was until we replaced it with the Studio. It was a sonic upgrade far beyond what I was expecting. Just wow. I love it because it's like having speakers IN the shower. My friend likes it because the music is so loud that she can no longer hear me singing. So that's a win-win.

Okay, I know i've pretty much been gushing over these headphones. But when you think about what's on offer here, and the fact that these are in some cases $200 cheaper than the competitors, I think these are going to be tough to beat in terms of value this year! 🔥

Watched a handful of reviews on the Life Q35s and yours was, by far, the most comprehensive. You covered things that I haven't seen anyone else really touch on like, emphasizing the fact of the insane battery life compared to competitors, as well as Soundcore's app having a music streaming community built within the app. Really nice job on the video! Being the owner of both, as well, I think you were pretty much spot on with your assessment in comparing the two. For me, the improvement in audio quality was immediately noticeable. Not that the Q30s are bad (far from it), but, where as, I use a custom EQ for the Q30s, I don't really feel it necessary to use EQ the Q35s. They sound pretty darn great right out of the box. I also feel the comfort has been slightly increased with the upgrade to the ear cups and the headband. I did notice a very, _very_ slight improvement in the ANC, but nothing significant, and definitely not enough of an improvement that I think many would notice. It took me quite a few times of switching the headphones back and forth to actually notice. I've seen quite a few people knock Soundcore because of the price hike on the Q35s, but I feel that to be pretty unfair. At $80, the previous Q30s were already punching *_waayyy_* above their belt in comparison to the current market leaders. And even at $50 more the same can be said with the Q35s. For the refinement you get with the Q35s, especially in the sound, they are, imo, still well worth the price. Though, as you note in the video, the Q30s are still perhaps more deserving of the title of budget king. All right, I guess I am also gushing about these phones, lol. Anyways, thanks again for the comprehensive video. The time you spent on it did not go unnoticed. Cheers!

Woah, how are you only at 50k subs? I thought I’d stumbled onto a much larger channel. This was an awesome review! Keep it up!

Thank you so much for the review! I purchased the Q30 around the holidays and find them, by far, the best deal in wireless ANC for the money. Your review is spot on on every point. I tried Sony's and Sennheiser's top of the line and couldn't justify the increase in costs. This has better pairing then both of them and only slightly lesser ANC. Really happy to see the improvements for the Q35, though the jump in price is a bit large and looks like a change in strategy (I think I paid around 80 for my Q30s in November). This gives me high hopes for the Q40s, which may be my next pair (I normally put in about 3000 hrs a year on cans, but 2020 and change to WFH has nearly doubled that!)

I'm English ,live abroad and could listen to you all day. I like your expressiveness and paused delivery. Oh by the way, I have 2-yr old Q30s, going strong.

your explanation is really detailed and I like it! thank you :)

This review is superb. After I saw this as well as the Q45 one I decided the Q35 at 107 was right up my alley. I've never owned a pair of these headphones ( Honestly I don't really have any new over the ear headphones ), but you certainly sold me on these and I feel pretty good about my choice after watching this video ^_^.

Wow this was an outstanding review, the best I've watched so far for the Q35s. I was also let down by them not having aptX since my S9+ is optmized for playing music with it, but that's a minor issue. Your video also helped me distinguishing their looks clearer as I haven't noticed the matte finish on other reviews I own a pair of Q10s and was impressed by Anker's quality on this segment. Been thinking on upgrading to either the Q30s or the Q35s for their ANC features. This comparison was very important to me and of big help, thanks a bunch!

Awesome video, you answered all of the questions i had, thanks very much!

Keep maintaining the quality of your videos. You just earned a subscriber. Amazing review. Thank you!

Such a good review and high production value! Subbed.

Excellent video! I can only comment on the Soundcore Q30 though. OUTSTANDING! I'm a musician, son of a first generation audiophile, so I have a lot of experience in studios wearing headphones and I've benefitted from a lifetime listening to the best audio possible. The Q30 are absolutely one of the very best headphones I've ever used. I wear mine a minimum of 12-14 hours everyday. Comfortable, off the charts. Using mine for over six months already, I haven't even come close to either running out battery time, or even getting a 'low battery' status report/announcement when turning them on. Which is a terrific added feature. And especially since I don't charge them daily since getting them. The N/C is super, easily blocking out every annoying ambient distraction. A super bonus is the comprehensiveness of the iPhone app. Works terrifically. With video watchers coming here for info on the Q35's (as I did) I'll just end with my highest Q30 endorsement. I don't think I need to upgrade to the Q35s right now, so I'd suggest possible purchasers taking advantage of the lower pricing for the Q30s. You won't be disappointed, I guarantee it.

I just bought the q30... Surprising they upgraded the case... It is the same oval casing like q35👍👍😍 Sound is awesome... And the size is perfect... Not bulky as I imaging

I was struggling with 30s vs 35s but out of nowhere when searching for both I stumbled upon Q35 for $85 - new, sealed box, from shop exposition - so I just went with it.

As a Q30 user and lover, got to say Q35 look VERY good, but still doesn't worth the upgrade. Probably will wait for Q40s or whatever next one is named. Thank you so much for the video!

I got the Q30 for 62 euros in a deal thanks for this review.

Thanks so much, your reviews are consistently excellent, another amazing evaluation!

I just got a LifeQ30 headset for the low price of 26 dollars during the Summer Sale. Normal price is 80 dollars. I did have to adjust the EQ via a 3rd parts app on PC, (I don't use Android) but I Love these. Noise Reduction works awesome. Sound is Great like the LifeQ10's I owned for 5 years before these. Those are still working strong btw but the ear cups have gotten damaged over the years.

Dear Anker, I am writing to express my disappointment with your product, the Q30 headphones. After only six months of use, the plastic frame of the headphones cracked. When I reached out to your support team, they claimed it was due to misuse, despite the fact that there are numerous reports of similar issues online. I have tried to resolve this issue by emailing your support team, but have yet to receive a satisfactory response after a month or two. As a customer, I expect better from a company like yours, and I hope that you will take swift action to address this issue. Dont buy this product

Great review... I found this headphones by accident on the internet and now I want them... was going to get the Q30 but when I saw the Q35 I changed my mind... waiting for a promo (maybe blackfriday) but will definitely get one. Thanks for the review... there's not much difference between both of them but I'll probably go for the Q35 if the price drops anytime soon.

Best value for ANC but the audio quality of these is just not that good. The Q30 are often recommended for being cheap, well it shows in their audio output, with bloated, muddy bass and piercing treble.

Definitely a great review! Thank you for the detailed comparison, appreciate it 👍🏻

Problem is that with proper eq, q30 sounds better than q35 and any other wireless headphones at any price...

I watched your review among some others yesterday and I decided to go with the Q30. Since my phone doesn't support LDAC, the pros of the Q35 stop there for me. Q30 has a tougher carrying bag and the pure plastic finish is a big pro for me. I like the looks of pure ABS after years of use. And as nice as the Q35 look with their matte texture when they're new, every device I have that has this finish starts to get sticky after 2 years of use, when the silky finish decays. Also, the Q30s have a seamless padding. And with 57€ for the Q30 vs 139€ for the Q35 , the Q30s were a no brainer for me.

Very informative review, thank you! Will transparency mode also work in phone/virtual meeting calls as well?

The way you put the info is excelent. Thank you

These headphones are extraordinary! Especially that app eq! They sound like they should be double as much! 🔥🔥💯💯

Great review, thanks for testing the Mic audio, much appreciated!

I'm glad I subscribed! Great video.. I love your style..

Oddly enough I prefer the old case with the molding inside and the pocket on the side. I prefer the new color of headphones, it's less cheap, but I think there is a special edition of the Q30 with the same color. But seriously I will not advise anyone to pay double for just a codec and especially a low-end case. Good test 👍🏽 Ps: I would have actually preferred the APTX Adaptive to the LDAC.

Not all heroes wear caps. Thanks for the fantastic review.

what an amazing review, I really needed it, thank you sooo much!!

My understanding is that the Q30, though not advertised, actually has multi-point too!!!!!!! Let me check... ... ...YES!!!! It absolutely does have multipoint when paired with both my PC and my mobile phone. Very cool.

Thanks, this was awesome review 🤯

Awsome...its a shame the logo looks like a knock off beats 😳🎧

I Listened To My My Q45 Wired Passively Powered Off With No Issue At All As Soon As I Got Them And The Sound Is Amazing Wired Powered Off . . . . . SoundCore Space Q45 My Take For Wired Passive Listening I'm Using ZFold3 To Hidizs S9 Pro DAC AMP DONGLE To Space Q45 And WOW AweSomeNess PerSoNiFied . The Q45 ANC is really good SoundCores best yet Right Up There With My XM3s . The Space Q45 sound while punchy is not as punchy as the Life Q35 In The Bass Department . The Bass Up Feature can't currently be used with Custom EQs So it's Pointless for my Uses Further Keeping Space Q45 From Being As Punchy As The Life Q35 In Bass . We Can Listen To These Wired Passively (Powered Off) And The Q45s Sound Absolutely Amazing This Way . The LDAC Sounds Really Good And Gives Wired Listening A Run For It's Money . We Lose Many Features Of The Life Q35 With The Space Q45 . Hopefully A Firmware Update(s) Will Give These Lost Functions To The Q45 . The Q45s Are Heavier With Much Less Cushioning On The Top Where As The Q35 Are Lighter With More Cushioning On Top So Comfort Goes To Q35 . Both Q35 And Q45 Have Excellent Sound With The Q45 Punching Hard And The Q35 Punching Harder . I Enjoy Them Both . Amazon Has Q35 111 Dollars With Discounts And Q45 129 dollars With Discounts . You Can Turn Up The Q45s Bass With Custom EQs But Nothing I've Done Has Made The Q45s As Punchy As The Q35s . For Most I Think You'll Be More Than Happy With The Q45s Bass . I Know I Am . A Blue Variant And A White Variant Are Said To Be Forthcoming So I'll Most Def Be Snagging Them In White .

per un prezzo cosi basso non esiste esitazione nel comprarle....me ne intendo sono chitarrista di un gruppo heavy metal italotedesco.

Recently purchased the q30s Then found the ANC did not work when using the cable. Sent them back and got the q35s. These have all the features needed. And now have a new case as well. Excellent headphones.

Great quality review.. Keep it up!

I'm not even 1 min into the video, but I'm just hoping you can use them outside, without the tiniest draft making a super loud noise inside the headphones.

Great review! I will likely be buying the Q35s as a replacement for my broken Q30s

My laptop had a bad audio over the 3.5mm jack since upgrading to Windows 11 - whenever You watch something or listen to something and You minimize it the audio starts to crackle every couple of seconds. I did try everything and could not resolve the issue. I did try the audio with my 2nd gen AirPods and it was completely fine so I was in a search for a BT headset. Found the Q20s first but searched for better options. I was deciding between the Q30 and Q35 but the LDAC codec and auto pause feature was enough to convince me to go with the Q35. Can not wait to have them in two days :)

These questions I’m asking for q30 I watch yt videos a lot on my iphone will i face audio latency How much time it takes idle to turn off What is the life of these in india its not that well known so They support multipoint right? By the way thank you for this review

I love how you review things

Should I get this or the sennheiser 450se?

Heads up! The Q30 doesn't work well in wired mode! The headphones turn off when you plug it. You can use it in wired mode but the sound quality is very VERY BAD. The Q30 works good with Bluetooth

you have nothing to say about the firmware (announcement modes) ? this is really killing my experience. the text lines are to long and blocking completely the music. it is very annoying. and it is not changeable to simple 'bip'-sounds... :(

Great video! But you did talk a bit too fast for me. The main thing I need to disagree on is that these headphones REALLY WARM my ears! I'm surprised you did not notice that. They definitely increase the temperature of the ears within 30 minutes. It's pretty tough to wear these for a long time in my experience. Yes they're comfortable, but the temperature increase makes them unbearable after an hour. I'm speaking about the Q30's but I have no doubt the Q35's have this issue too.

This where it gets weird .. because I've heard that the Q30 is better than Q35 in terms of sound quality so...idk.

Mmm Q30 are almost the same as Q35 and cost half the price... 😅

great review! ive subbed

I've seen numerous reviews praising these, even tried soundcore buds from friends and what can I say I'm impressed. got the Q30s on sale for 60€, can't wait for them to arrive, I'll be updating this comment with first thoughts and later a review

I m jus buying for noise cancelling feature ..Is it worth it?????

This is an awesome review!!! Had lot of other headphones sony 100xm3 sennheiser momentum. M2 akg n700nc m2 these q35 are easily my favorite!! Soundwise they go toe to toe with these others once ya eq em anc is better than the others besides sony and on top if sounding phenomenal they also get louder than all of em!!! They're on sale for 109.99 right now and in my opinion are the deal of the year. Having spent over 300 on others and gettin this sound and the features the q35s offer they honestly just make me smile everytime I use them... maybe I just appreciate em more after owning the ones I mention plus some other Jabra 85h beats studio 3 and sony xb900n but these are absolutely awesome!!!!

Soundcore Q20’s are the best headphones money can buy at $60. I’d probably skip both of these and go for their flagship Soundcore Q45’s though.. they are only $30 more than these basically. The Q45’s are built very durable where none of the others are.. that’s why they are worth the extra money.

great review! the most clear and objective review abour the ANC. this is a major issue in my decision to buy a new phone. I work in a place full of disturbing noises (motorcycles, horns, train, neighbor child) and i considering a long list of candidates. I was looking for Q30 but i discovered this new q35. thanks!

Everybody said what i came here to write so keep up the wonderful reviews. You sir are top notch!👌

Has this bass louder in one side problem happened to anyone else?

For me , Noise cancelations are just another way on how to be rude 😂

Can you use this when running or workout? I mean, does it wear the foams off when exposed to sweat? If yes, are you able to replace the foams specially on the headband?

Thanks, I'll be getting the q35 and this helps with that decision! I already have the q20 so that would be a great upgrade rather than having a q30 and then buying a q35 as most people said it's not worth it. Also the q20 also have multi-point because I was able to use different devices connected at the same time. I think multi point is a feature for Bluetooth 5 if I recall correctly.

That was more in depth than I was expecting. You gave me details that I need to know and not just specs, like the fact that you'll actually need some battery power to use the inline mic. Great review dude 👍🏽🙌🏽

Great video! I can't profess to be super knowledgeable about tech of any sort but this was super comprehensive, yet easy to follow. I'm considering buying the Q30s (they fit more comfortably within my budget) both for personal use and to use for transcription work. Do you think these would be well-suited for transcription? Also, are you aware of a replacement aux cable I could buy for the q30s that would include an inline remote for play/pause and volume controls?

So i received Q35 yesterday, they are much louder than Q10 if i adjust eq for my needs, less bass but they sound good. Found a couple bad things also, wearing detection can't be turned off, that's one thing. Second- the left earphone is way louder and boomier than right one which is very strange but i feel it right away. Third- ANC is almost a myth, if i turn it On and raise volume the bass starts popping like from broken speakers. Did i get a faulty headphones?

So which ones should i get q30 or 35s??is the upgrade worth the extra $$ i really am just reading comments to get a jist of which ones to get. I can afford either or. I have a galaxy A53 android 13 so i know i have ldac. Any suggestion would be nice thank you in advanced.

Going for Q35! Thanks for the great review - detailed and well structured.

I notices the bass is a bit more on the left too.

Do you know if the left/right audio balance is still a problem with the Q35's?

I just watched a RU-vidr who was sponsored by them and loved their products so I decided to look into them. I actually need a new pair of earbuds but I've also have had to admit dissatisfaction with the headphones I have from my "ride or die" brand, Skullcandy, lol. I have their Crusher Evo headphones and love everything audio about them but they *hurt* to wear. You mentioned no pain in the crown of your head with both of the Life headphones and that's what I'm experiencing now. Also, the Crusher's fit tight against my ears, especially the left one, and no matter how I make adjustments, it just hurts. Wearing glasses doesn't help any, but I can't read things or really see in general without them and I'd rather not have to take my glasses off to listen to music. I LOVE Skullcandy and will forever be interested in their new products, but I want some great headphones that aren't too pricey, have good bass (I know these won't be as good as the Crusher's with their Bass Boost slider, but hopefully still decent since they have a dedicated equalizer), and most of all right now, are comfortable. Maybe these Life Q35's are what I've been searching for. Thank you for your very detailed review, you did an amazing job comparing the prior version to the new one and throwing in some similar headphones :)

Got the q35 at $48, the performance and sound quality is insane at this price point.

Thank you! Thank you!!! Finally someone answers the inportant questions!!! I was looking all day for someone to tell me if the NFC starts cold, or if you have to turn on the device beforehand, because it's a deal breaker for me. Thank you again!!

Please can anybody tell me if it's possible to use these headphones just for noise reduction in an airplane or in the street without listening music when we don't want to? Thanks!

Q30's for 60 quid is insane value

Great video thanks 👍

They must have changed the case for the Q30s since you acquired yours, as mine is similar to the one for the Q35s, but with the same finish as the one for your Q30s. I find the no power version of AUX input is really base heavy when compared to the powered version (which allows the ANC/Transparency modes), it's like it's using a different sound profile. Either way, they're BOTH great sets of headphones 😀

Life Q30's I have a room air conditioner window unit 8 feet from me. With noise canceling on I do not hear it or the ceiling fan at all. Good enough for me.

I'm getting headphones for mostly gym use. Do either of these fit more security for things like workouts where I'm moving around?

Without listening via 3.5 cable you're not getting hi res Audio with Q30 . I use a fiioF BTR3K Bluetooth Receiver with my Q30 and a short 3.5 cable to powered off Q30 and the audio difference is very noticeable. The Q35 still Sounds Better Though

What a shame about that eq shift a lot people are reporting this issue to mutch bass on one side!

thank you, i really enjoyed the details and effort you put in is just amazing and praiseworthy, thank you, I would even pay u tip for that tbh

Which one provides better ANC, Life Q35 or Liberty Air 2 Pro?

I was wondering if the headset also works for gaming

does the ANC work when wired to pc using the aux?

Great review. Does the ANC have a hiss when active?

Great review!! Thanks for the detailed explanation and comparison. Does anyone know: 1. Can you listen with ANC on while connected to AUX cable if the battery dies? In other words, can the AUX connection deliver power to the headphones? Is that even a thing in these/ other headphones? 2. Does the Bluetooth connect well to Windows and Mac? 3. Can you control the ANC while connected with AUX cable to Window ANC Mac? Thank you so much

But can you take of the cushions to clean the headphones better? 😌 i doubt it but it should be more pf a thing honestly

can we use a third party mic using the 3.5mm jack?

I'm Listening with Q30 Powered off hooked to my BTR3K Bluetooth Reciever So I Can Enjoy LDAC on my Q30 And It Makes A Noticeable Difference In Audio Quality. See My Q35 VS Q45 ULTIMATE COMPARISON Video. . . . . . . With The Q30 LDAC is Possible Using A Bluetooth Reciever Like My BTR3K And Let Me Tell You The Sound Is Very Noticeably Better When I Do This . Just Make Sure The.Q30 Are Powered Off . I Use A Short 3.5 Cable When I Do This And The Sound Really Improves .

Great comparison! I was thinking about buying jbl 750btnc before watching this. Can you please tell me which is better this one or the jbl 750btnc?

I think I'm just gonna get the Q30

See My Q35 VS Q45 ULTIMATE COMPARISON Video. . . . . . . With The Q30 LDAC is Possible Using A Bluetooth Reciever Like My BTR3K And Let Me Tell You The Sound Is Very Noticeably Better When I Do This . Just Make Sure The.Q30 Are Powered Off . I Use A Short 3.5 Cable When I Do This And The Sound Really Improves . . . .

The review was very good, Which one is better into sound quality and clarity? 1More sonoflow vs Soundcore Q35

Thank you so much for reviewing the aux cable in line mic, I was wondering how it sounded because I was planning to buy these to use wired with my PC. Thankfully discord has background noise suppression software built in so I won’t have to worry about background noise as much

I'm using q30 but it slips from my head every movement. Is q35 smaller?

Yeah no. Q30 still offers vastly more bang for buck. Q35 should cost about $85 as the Q30 is being sold for quite a bit less.

Great video 😍

A well done video.. thank you..

Out of All the comparison videos urs stands Out more then the Rest good job Man. Now Go to the shop & have ur Self a Lollipop Whatever flavour you wish. Just putting a smile 😃 on ur face lol