Over-Ear
Haylou S40
68Good
$55
Full review dataHaylou S40 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.
Haylou S40
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery9.0
Value8.0
Soundcore Life Q35
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Haylou S40 | Soundcore Life Q35 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $55 | $92 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Titanium Drivers | Custom silk-diaphragm drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20-40000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | LDAC, LDHC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 20 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 90 h | 40 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 50 h | 60 h |
| Battery incl. case | 90 h | - |
| Full charge time | 150 min | - |
| Quick charge | not found | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 280 g | 268 g |
| Water resistance | None | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 4 |
What reviewers said
Haylou S40
The Haylou S40 is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs impressive features like hybrid ANC, multipoint Bluetooth 6, and support for high-quality LDAC and LDHC codecs. Its standout 90-hour battery life, dual 40mm titanium drivers, and warm, smooth sound make it a compelling pick for everyday listening and commuting. While the build is lightweight and comfortable, the lack of water resistance and reliance on physical buttons may not suit everyone.
- Pro:Exceptional 90-hour battery life
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Supports LDAC and LDHC for high-res audio
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Controls are button-based, no touch
- Con:Sensitivity is modest at 97 dB/mW
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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