Anker Q30

★★★★☆ 4.4 (14)

Hybrid active noise cancellation with dual mics per ear blocks up to 95% of low-frequency sound, while 40mm silk diaphragm drivers deliver Hi-Res Audio over a wired connection. The lightweight 264g build with memory foam ear cushions and a 50-hour battery life ensures all-day comfort without frequent charging. These headphones are best for budget-conscious remote workers and students who need customizable ANC modes and long playback in a single charge.

form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 50
Anker Q30 headphones
60 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong connectivity (83th percentile) 83th
  • Strong anc (83th percentile) 83th
  • Strong battery (82th percentile) 82th
  • Strong sound (79th percentile) 79th

Cons

  • Below average social proof (33th percentile)
  • Below average build (35th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviews111122Q2 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 82.5
Mic 78.5
Build 34.5
Sound 79.3
Battery 82.1
Comfort 65.3
Connectivity 83.2
Social Proof 33.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed closed
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs
Ear Cushion polyurethane leather and memory foam

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 40
Hi-Res Audio Yes
Codecs Soundcore Q30 by Anker, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Multiple Modes, Hi-Res Audio, Custom EQ via App, 50H Playtime, Comfortable Fit, Bluetooth, Multipoint Connection (Renewed)

Noise Control

ANC Yes
ANC Type hybrid

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5
Multipoint Yes
Wired Connector 3.5mm

Battery

Battery Life 50
Charge Time 2
Fast Charging Yes

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Mic Count 2
NC Mic Yes
Boom Mic No
Detachable Mic No

Features

App soundcore

vs Competition

Spec Anker Q30 Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT JBL Live 770NC TOZO HT3 HT3
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 30 40 42 40 40
Impedance Ohms - 48 - 60 32 16
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation true true true true true true
Open Closed Back closed closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version 5.0 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.3 6.0
Battery Life Hours 50 30 30 60 65 90
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
Anker Q30 82.578.534.579.382.165.383.233.1
Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare 97.591.392.490.172.279.399.783.2
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare 97.599.495.999.472.250.297.497.4
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare 97.585.177.297.68979.398.959.5
JBL Live 770NC Compare 97.578.597.284.891.550.299.991.5
TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare 87.385.195.998.996.950.296.691.5

Usage Scores

Work (61.6)Calls (57)Music (57.7)Overall (59.6)Budget (55.9)Gaming (64.1)Studio (52.1)Commute (50.6)

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