Over-Ear
Soundcore Life Q35
78Great
$92
Full review dataSoundcore Life Q35 vs Ugreen HiTune Max5c: 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
Ugreen HiTune Max5c
72Good
$60
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore Life Q35
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.5
Ugreen HiTune Max5c
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery9.0
Calls6.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Life Q35 | Ugreen HiTune Max5c |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $92 | $60 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Custom silk-diaphragm drivers | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, SBC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | - | 60 ms |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 40 h | 75 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 60 h | 45 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 4 h | 10 min = 5 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | 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 | 268 g | 260 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 5 |
What reviewers said
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
Ugreen HiTune Max5c
The Ugreen HiTune Max5c is an affordable over-ear wireless headphone that packs a massive 75-hour battery life, adaptive noise cancellation, and support for high-quality LDAC and LDHC codecs. It also offers Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint connectivity, a lightweight 260g build, and a quick-charge feature that delivers five hours of playback from just a 10-minute charge. With its custom EQ, transparency mode, and app support, it's a versatile budget option for those seeking long-lasting wireless listening.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 75 hours without ANC
- Pro:Supports high-resolution LDAC and LDHC codecs
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation with transparency mode
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Only physical buttons for controls (no touch)
- Con:Latency of 60ms may not suit competitive gaming
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