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8.8Noise control & calls8.4
4.2Battery8.6
3.4Build & features5.8
Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds better than P30i?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · P30i: No
- aptXYes · P30i: No
Why is P30i better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
- Battery life6 h vs 10 h+67%
- Total with charging case24 h vs 45 h+88%
- Earbud weight (each)6.2 g vs 4.3 g+45%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 10 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction (claimed) | — | 42 dB |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 8 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 10 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 45 h |
| Charging time | 1 h | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 2 h | 10 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6.2 g | 4.3 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Colours | — | Black, White, Sky Blue, Green, Pink |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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