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Audio Technica ATH-S300BT vs Soundcore Life Q35

What ATH-S300BT does better (2) and where Life Q35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-S300BT
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-S300BT
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Soundcore Life Q35
Soundcore · 2021Life Q35
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
7.8Noise control & calls5.9
9.3Battery7.9

Why is ATH-S300BT better than Life Q35?

  1. Battery life90 h vs 60 h+50%
  2. Weight258 g vs 270 g+5%

Why is Life Q35 better than ATH-S300BT?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-S300BT: Yes
  2. LDACNo · ATH-S300BT: Yes
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance44 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life90 h60 h
Battery life with ANC60 h—
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight258 g270 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Black, Blue, Pink
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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