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Philips TAA4216BK/00 vs Soundcore Life Q30

What TAA4216BK/00 does better (2) and where Life Q30 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAA4216BK/00
Philips · 2021TAA4216BK/00
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore · 2020Life Q30
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $60
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
5.4Battery5.9

Why is TAA4216BK/00 better than Life Q30?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 5 h2.5×
  2. Weight214 g vs 260 g+21%

Why is Life Q30 better than TAA4216BK/00?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · TAA4216BK/00: Yes
  2. Battery life35 h vs 60 h+71%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity118 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life35 h60 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Charging time2 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight214 g260 g
Protection ratingIP55—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack, Sakura Pink, Midnight Blue, White
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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