Over-Ear
Havit Space S1
68Good
$30
Full review dataHavit Space S1 vs Soundcore Q30: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore Q30 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 Q30 - Great overall at around $50.
Over-Ear
Soundcore Q30
78Great
$50
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Havit Space S1
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery9.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Soundcore Q30
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.0
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | Havit Space S1 | Soundcore Q30 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $30 | $50 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20-40000 Hz | 16Hz-40kHz (AUX), 20Hz-20kHz (Bluetooth) |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB/mW | 95 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | LDAC, LDHC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 100 h | 40 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 72 h | 60 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 258 g | 260 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| Foldable | - | Yes |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 5 | 2 |
| Call noise reduction | - | dual noise-detecting microphones with hybrid ANC |
What reviewers said
Havit Space S1
The Havit Space S1 is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs in adaptive noise cancellation and an exceptionally long battery life, lasting up to 100 hours without ANC and 72 hours with it active. It supports modern Bluetooth 6 with multipoint, high-resolution codecs like LDAC, and offers a wide frequency range, making it a feature-rich option for its price point. The included app and custom EQ add further flexibility for tuning the sound to your preference.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec
- Con:No stated water resistance
- Con:Quick charge feature not specified
- Con:Controls not clearly documented
Soundcore Q30
The Soundcore Life Q30 are a budget-friendly pair of over-ear wireless headphones that offer impressive value. They combine strong active noise cancellation with excellent battery life and a customizable sound via an app, making them a standout choice for cost-conscious buyers. While the build and controls are not premium, their performance for the price is hard to beat.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC on
- Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation
- Pro:Customizable EQ via companion app
- Con:Default sound is bass-heavy
- Con:Plastic build feels less durable
- Con:Controls are basic and not very refined
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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