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Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT vs Soundcore Life Q35

What ATH-HL7BT does better (5) and where Life Q35 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-HL7BT
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ $95
vs
Soundcore Life Q35
Soundcore · 2021Life Q35
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
Higher score
9.7Sound4.8
3.5Battery7.9

Why is ATH-HL7BT better than Life Q35?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Weight220 g vs 270 g+23%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  5. Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%

Why is Life Q35 better than ATH-HL7BT?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 60 h3×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h60 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight220 g270 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Black, Blue, Pink
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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