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Koss KPH40 Utility vs Soundcore Life Q30 (2nd Gen)

What KPH40 Utility does better (2) and where Life Q30 (2nd Gen) wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Koss KPH40 Utility
Koss · 2024KPH40 Utility
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Soundcore Life Q30 (2nd Gen)
Soundcore · 2024Life Q30 (2nd Gen)
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is KPH40 Utility better than Life Q30 (2nd Gen)?

  1. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is Life Q30 (2nd Gen) better than KPH40 Utility?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · KPH40 Utility: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance60 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—70 h
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight—260 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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