Over-Ear
Soundcore A3028
58Average
$60
Full review dataSoundcore A3028 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.
Soundcore A3028
Sound5.5
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery7.0
Calls5.0
Value6.0
Soundcore Life Q35
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore A3028 | Soundcore Life Q35 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $92 |
| HearWiki score | 58 / 100 · Average | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40mm Silk Drivers | Custom silk-diaphragm drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 16Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 60 h | 40 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 40 h | 60 h |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | - |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 5 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 260 g | 268 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | soundcore Life Q30 | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
What reviewers said
Soundcore A3028
The Soundcore A3028 is an over-ear wireless headphone that pairs a long-lasting battery with active noise cancellation, making it a solid pick for commuters and travelers. It offers a comfortable fit, reliable multipoint connectivity, and a quick-charge feature that adds hours of playback in minutes, though its sound profile and feature set are geared more toward everyday use than audiophile listening.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Effective noise cancellation for low-frequency sounds
- Pro:Supports multipoint connection for two devices
- Con:Only supports AAC codec, limiting high-resolution audio options
- Con:Controls are limited to buttons, no touch gestures
- Con:Sound quality is decent but not outstanding for the price
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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