
Soundcore
$68

Sony
$30
Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone clearly outperforms the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black in the headphones category, particularly in design, scoring 6.4/10 vs 4.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the headphonescategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
✓ Pros
✗ Cons
| Spec | Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res EarphoneW | Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | On-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40mm✓ | 30mm |
| Frequency Response | 16 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW |
| ANC | Yes (Hybrid ANC) | — |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Ambient Sound) | — |
| EQ App | Soundcore App | — |
| Touch Controls | Yes (touch panel) | — |
| Battery Life | 40hrs✓ | 35hrs |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | Yes (2 devices) | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Weight | 250g | 150g✓ |
| Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, White |
| Price | 67.99$ | 29.95$✓ |
Buy Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone if…
Buy the Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Buy Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black if…
The Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone clearly outperforms the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black in the headphones category, particularly in design, scoring 6.4/10 vs 4.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone is the clear pick.
Yes, Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone scores higher overall (5.7 vs 3.5).
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is cheaper at $29.95 vs $67.99 for the Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone.
Buy the Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
The Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Headphone Bluetooth Headset Hi-Res Earphone lasts longer with 40 hours vs 35 hours for the other.
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless On-Ear Headphones Black is lighter at 150g vs 250g.