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Soundcore Q20i vs Soundcore Q30i

What Q20i does better (1) and where Q30i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore Q20i
Soundcore · 2024Q20i
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Soundcore Q30i
Soundcore · 2025Q30i
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.9Sound4.2
7.8Noise control & calls7.8
6.6Battery9.0

Why is Q20i better than Q30i?

  1. Weight246 g vs 263 g+7%

Why is Q30i better than Q20i?

  1. Battery life60 h vs 80 h+33%
  2. Battery life with ANC40 h vs 50 h+25%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore Q20iSoundcore Q20i≈ $306.1
Soundcore Q30iSoundcore Q30i≈ $458.3
Sound
FitOn-ear—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life60 h80 h
Battery life with ANC40 h50 h
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight246 g263 g
FoldableYes—
ColoursBIue, Pink, White, Black, Navy Blue, Taupe—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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