Soundcore Life Q35

"The Soundcore Life Q35 seems to have better sound quality and noise cancelling performance compared to the Crusher ANC 2."

While generally considered decent and better than some newer models, the Q35 suffers from overly boosted bass out-of-the-box and some tuning issues that require EQ adjustments for optimal performance.

"I do find them to be pretty comfortable other than the fact that the earpads aren't that deep, and I do find myself sweating in them quite often."

Comfort is subjective, with some finding them comfortable for long periods, while others note shallow earcups, sweating, and a loose fit that makes them unsuitable for activity.

"Other than that, they are still working and hold a good charge."

Battery life is generally praised as good, with users noting they hold a charge well over extended periods and offer a substantial number of hours even with ANC on.

"Both have a critical design flaw in the plastic that holds the cushion. It breaks in normal use."

Multiple users report concerns about the build quality, describing it as cheap, flimsy, and prone to breaking, particularly the folding hinges and plastic components.

"The Q35 sound like I'm listening through a filter, and I'd rather just take them off."

Features like adjustable ANC and app control are appreciated, but reliability issues with auto-pause/play, auto-power off, and a less-than-natural ambient mode detract from the experience.

"Out of the box, the bass is on the boomy side. It’s less so than the Q30, but it still muddies the midrange and lacks control for genres like metal or punk."

The default sound profile is heavily bass-forward and can muddy other frequencies, requiring significant EQ adjustments via the app for a more balanced experience.

"They’re lighter than the norm, with plenty of padding, while still maintaining a tight fit. My ears never came close to touching the speaker grills, and the top of my head never felt unduly pressured by the headband."

Most users find the headphones comfortable with ample padding, though some experienced ear fatigue or warm ears during extended use.

"The Soundcore Life Q30 excel at battery life. Typically, they last up to 60 hours of listening time, while ANC reduces that number to “only” 44 hours per charge according to our test."

The battery life is consistently praised as exceptional, far exceeding expectations and lasting for many hours even with ANC enabled.

"If only they had spent a few bucks more on the actual structural parts of this thing, it could've been so good.. First off I wanna give credit where credit is due and say that the battery life is also very very impressive."

Multiple users reported significant durability issues, with the plastic headband and earpads breaking or coming apart after relatively short periods of use.

"Call quality was fairly average and the sound radically changes when you turn noise-cancelling on and off but these things can be overlooked at a cost of £130 or less."

Call quality is described as passable in quiet environments but struggles significantly with background noise, sometimes making the user difficult to understand.

"The Q35s have on-ear detection, and AI enhanced calling which makes you sound clearer on calls, and Hi-Res Wireless certification and LDAC, which both certainly improve the audio quality a bit."

The headphones offer a good range of features for the price, including LDAC support, multipoint connectivity, and a useful companion app, though smart wearing detection can be buggy.

"Very easy to adjust the EQ and make it sound amazing! just leave the NC on always...simplzzzz :)"

The sound quality is often described as good, particularly after users adjust the EQ, though some express a dislike for having to manually tweak settings.

"Thanks for mentioning the padding up top. I don't know about everyone else, but that's huge for me"

Comfort is generally praised, with mentions of comfortable padding and the ability to wear them for extended periods.

"To this day, I still rocking the Q20+ for daily use (working home) plus, love the dual point Bluetooth access which is very handy"

Battery life is not a point of contention and is implicitly considered excellent by users who don't mention it as a negative.

"Maybe at the time of your posting it was true. But aftermarket decent quality replacement ear cushions are available."

Build quality is not a frequently discussed topic, with only a few comments about replacement ear cushions and no strong positive or negative sentiment.

"15:20 that call quality sounds like AM radio"

Call quality receives mixed to negative feedback, with one comment describing it as sounding like 'AM radio' and another noting that improvements were made but still not perfect.

"I don't like having to mess around with an EQ to try and get something to sound better doing it to make them sound different yeah I can do that."

Users appreciate features like the app for EQ adjustments and dual Bluetooth connectivity, but some find the need to constantly adjust EQ settings to be a hassle.