Over-Ear
1MORE H1707
72Good
$59
Full review data1MORE H1707 vs Soundcore Life Q35: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore Life Q35 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore Life Q35 - Great overall at around $92.
Over-Ear
Soundcore Life Q35
78Great
$92
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
1MORE H1707
Sound7.5
Value8.0
Soundcore Life Q35
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | 1MORE H1707 | Soundcore Life Q35 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $59 | $92 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Hybrid triple-driver: 40mm titanium dynamic driver + ceramic tweeter + bass reflector / passive bass radiator | Custom silk-diaphragm drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 3 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.0 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 40 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 60 h |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 293 g | 268 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 4 |
What reviewers said
1MORE H1707
The 1MORE H1707 is a wired over-ear headphone that uses a hybrid triple-driver setup—a 40mm titanium dynamic driver, ceramic tweeter, and passive bass radiator—to deliver a lively, punchy sound. It's lightweight, comfortable, and easy to drive from phones or laptops thanks to its 32-ohm impedance and high sensitivity, making it a strong budget option for everyday listening. However, its midrange can come across as slightly cool, so pairing it with warmer gear may be necessary for some listeners.
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight build
- Pro:Punchy bass with lively, detailed sound
- Pro:Easy to drive from portable devices
- Con:Mids can sound cool or recessed
- Con:Requires careful source matching
- Con:No wireless or ANC features
Soundcore Life Q35
The Soundcore Life Q35 are over-ear wireless headphones that deliver a bass-forward yet fairly balanced sound, strong active noise cancellation, and standout battery endurance that often exceeds the advertised 40 hours. They pack useful features like LDAC support, multipoint Bluetooth, and a companion app with EQ, all in a comfortable, affordable package, though their tuning isn't reference-grade and the midrange could be more transparent.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, often outlasting the rated 40 hours
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC with a transparency mode
- Pro:Comfortable fit and solid build for the price
- Con:Bass-heavy tuning can sound boomy to some ears
- Con:Midrange clarity and out-of-box tuning could be better
- Con:No wear detection, so music keeps playing when removed
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