Faisal Ghaffar 
Engaged noise-cancelling technology, once reserved for high-end headphones, is quickly becoming a standard feature in low-cost devices. Just a few years ago, it would have been difficult to find a pair of over-ear ANC headsets for under £200, but Anker’s Soundcore Life Q30 demonstrates how far the firm has come in such a short period of time.
At £80, they are among the most affordable choices on the market. In actuality, only the OneOdio A10 costs less than the other pairs we’ve reviewed in the last year or so. That’s all well and good, but it’s pointless to buy cheap headphones if they’re not up to the task.
What exactly do you receive for your money?
The Soundcore Life Q30 are now over headphones that can link up to two or more devices via Bluetooth 5.0 at the same time and offer the same two most popular audio codecs, AAC and SBC. They offer NFC pairing in addition to regular Bluetooth strike partnership by trying to tap your mobile phone on the right side of the phone.
The Life Q30 is Hi-Res Audio certified and can procreate frequencies up to 40kHz, but there is no help for relatively close compression methods like aptX-HD, which is reasonable considering their premium.
The headphones come with a carry bag that isn’t of the best standard but does the job perfectly well, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and a 3.5mm audio wire that is tucked into the right earcup.
Is the Anker Soundcore Life Q30’s ANC effective?
The Life Q30 performs admirably for a pair of budget headphones when it comes to noise cancellation technology. There are 3 stages of ANC available, which you can switch between using the Anker Soundcore app. Mode of transportation concentrates on reducing low-frequency frequencies and is comparable to, if not superior to, some more expensive options. The Urbanista Miami (£129) lowered washer thrumming more successfully than the Lindy BNX-100XT (£100).
Both it Indoors and Outdoors methods work well. The indoor environment method attempts to muffle voices and mid-range frequencies, whereas the Outdoor play mode reduces ambiance and has proven especially efficient in reducing airflow.
How does the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 sound?
The Life Q30’s default audio profile is known as “Soundcore Signature,” and it is V-shaped with a strong emphasis on the bass frequency range. Too dominant, in fact, and this from an individual who loves low-end punch.
Bass influenced almost everything listened to, or certain paths, such as Floating Points’ sub-bass-heavy “Karakul,” made the earcups oscillate markedly all over the ears. don’t believe Anker is destined for the Life Q30 to provide haptic feedback, but that’s precisely how it feels whenever the bass does get really loud. The semi vocals and clef are produced with reasonable clarity, but it’s difficult to appreciate them when the bass is so powerful.
