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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless vs Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless

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Updated May 27, 2025 08:03 PM

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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Picture
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless Picture
TypeOver-ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessYes
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
TypeOver-ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessYes
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
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Variants

  • WH-1000XM4 (Black)
  • WH-1000XM4 (Midnight Blue)
  • WH-1000XM4 (Silver)
  • Soundcore Life Q30 (Black)
  • Soundcore Life Q30 (Midnight Blue)
  • Soundcore Life Q30 (Sakura Pink)

Review

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Our Verdict

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless

The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better headphones than the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless. The Sony are more comfortable, feel better built, and have a better-balanced sound profile right out of the box. Plus, they have an auto-off timer to help conserve their battery life when not in use. That said, the Anker have a longer continuous battery life and a better full range noise isolation performance. 

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