On-Ear
Soul ULTRA COMPACT ANC
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$64
Full review dataSoul ULTRA COMPACT ANC vs Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Soul ULTRA COMPACT ANC vs Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
76Great
$36
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Soul ULTRA COMPACT ANC
- Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
HearWiki score
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76
Sound
-
7.0
Battery
-
9.2
Calls
-
5.6
Value
-
8.8
Price (USD)
$64
$36
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Both shipped in 2024. The Soul ULTRA COMPACT ANC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None.
- ULTRA COMPACT ANC2024
- H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones2024
What differsULTRA COMPACT ANCH30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
Platform
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
ULTRA COMPACT ANCH30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $64
- $36
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 76
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- -
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 93 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 40 ms
- 300 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 60 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 31 h
- -
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 5 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 183 g
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 1
What reviewers said
Soul ULTRA COMPACT ANC
The Soul ULTRA COMPACT ANC is a budget-friendly on-ear wireless headphone that packs hybrid active noise cancellation and a transparency mode for versatile listening. It delivers an exceptional 60-hour battery life with ANC off, supports Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and features low 40ms latency for smooth media consumption.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:Up to 60 hours battery (ANC off)
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint
- Con:On-ear design may not suit all
- Con:Battery drops to 31 hours with ANC
- Con:No wired option mentioned
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
The Soundcore H30i are an affordable on-ear option that prioritize long battery life and practical features like multipoint and app EQ over premium extras. They deliver a balanced sound signature for the price, though their lightweight build and lack of noise cancellation make them best for casual listening in quiet settings. Overall, they offer strong value for budget-conscious shoppers who want reliable wireless performance.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life for the price
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity and AAC support
- Pro:Custom EQ via companion app
- Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
- Con:Comfort can degrade during long sessions
- Con:Microphone quality is mediocre
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