Blue Microphones H30
Combining a 100-hour battery life with fast 10-minute charging for 10 hours of playback, these over-ear headphones use 40mm dynamic drivers and active noise cancellation for clear, immersive sound. Memory foam ear pads with protein leather and a foldable design provide all-day comfort and easy portability, making them a practical travel companion. They best suit frequent travelers and commuters who prioritize marathon battery life and ANC over call clarity, given the mediocre microphone performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong comfort (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (93th percentile) 93th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Adjustable Headband, Built-In Voice Assistant, Foldable, Noise Cancellation, Volume Control |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 110 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Built-In Voice Assistant |
| App | App |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blue Microphones H30 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 30 | 40 | - | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | 16 | 60 | 48 | - | 32 | 38 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 110 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Microphones H30 | 92.2 | 78.5 | 92.3 | 79.5 | 99 | 97.2 | 36 | 95.3 | 93.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.1 | 79.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 94.4 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.3 | 0 | 99.7 | 96 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 87.2 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.3 | 70 | 99.3 | 98.1 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 86.5 | 96.2 | 92.9 | 93.2 |
Usage Scores
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