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Soundcore Life Q30 (2nd Gen) vs Xiaomi Neo

What Life Q30 (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where Neo wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore Life Q30 (2nd Gen)
Soundcore · 2024Life Q30 (2nd Gen)
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Xiaomi Neo
Xiaomi · 2026Neo
0 advantages≈ $55
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

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

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Neo: No

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

Neo has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi NeoXiaomi Neo≈ $55
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity—42 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life70 h—
Battery capacity—600 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight260 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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