Style 

The Anker Q30 look very similar to the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless. They have a simple design with a black satin finish. With this generation, there's a small logo in gold found on both earcups, which makes it look a little more refined. They also come in 'Midnight Blue' and 'Sakura Pink' if you prefer a more colorful look.

Comfort

The Anker Q30 are comfortable headphones. Like the Wyze Noise-Cancelling Headphones Wireless, they feel lightweight and don't clamp too tightly on the head. That said, the headband padding feels thin and could become uncomfortable when worn for long listening sessions.

 Controls

 These headphones have a good control scheme. Only the right ear cup has a touch-sensitive surface, but most of the controls are physical buttons located on the bottom of both ear cups. With the physical buttons, you can play/pause audio, adjust volume, and cycle through three noise cancelling settings: 'ANC', 'Transparency' which allows you to listen to audio while staying aware of what's going on around you, and 'Normal', which is its off mode. You can also hold the volume up button to skip to the next track or the volume down button to skip to the previous track. You can activate 'Transparency' mode by holding the touch-sensitive surface or activate voice assistant by holding the play/pause button for two seconds. While the buttons are clicky and there are voice prompts for the different ANC settings, there aren't beeps for most of the other commands.

Breathability

 The Anker Soundcore Life Q30 have sub-par breathability. They cover the entire ear and can trap heat, which can make your ears feel warm. You can also sweat more if you're wearing them for long periods of time or during physical exercise.

Portability

 The Anker Q30 have mediocre portability as they're somewhat bulky and can be difficult to take with you on the go. While the ear cups can swivel to lay flat and they come with a hard case to help protect them, they still take up some room in a bag or backpack.

 Case

 The Anker Q30 come with a good hard case. It has a zipper so that it fully closes and there's a small section inside so that you can store its cables. It should protect your headphones from minor water exposure and accidental drops.

 Build Quality

 The Anker Soundcore Life Q30 have a good build quality. They're mostly made of plastic and silicone-like materials, which makes them feel sturdy. There's also faux-leather padding on the headband and cups and a metal plate in the headband. They feel dense enough to survive a few accidental drops without getting damaged. Although we don't currently test for it, they don't have an IP rating for dust or water resistance. 

 Stability 

The Anker Soundcore Life Q30 are fairly stable. While they shouldn't move if you're working at your desk, they can fall off your head with more intense head movements. On the upside, their wireless design eliminates the risk of a cable snagging on something and pulling the headphones off your head. 

 Battery 

The battery performance is very good. With their ANC on, they have over 44 hours of continuous playback time. If you need even more playback time, they're advertised as lasting up to 60 hours with their ANC off, but this isn't currently how we test for battery performance. You can also use them passively thanks to their TRS audio cable, but you can't use them while they're charging. 

 App Support 

The Anker Soundcore app is great. You can adjust the sound of these headphones using their graphic EQ or presets. You can also adjust their ANC with three different levels: 'Transport' mode, 'Outdoor' mode, and 'Indoor' mode. There are also sleep features available. You can make a mix of calming ambient sounds like birds tweeting or chimes, and also set a timer for them.

 Bluetooth 

 The Anker Soundcore Q30 have outstanding Bluetooth connectivity. Unlike the Skullcandy Hesh Evo Wireless, they can be paired with up to two devices at a time and support NFC pairing. They also have a fantastic line of sight range, which is good if you like to move around without your audio device in hand. However, they have high latency on PCs. Their latency is much lower on iOS and Android. That said, some devices and apps compensate for latency differently, so your experience may vary. If you're looking for similar Anker headphones that also support LDAC codec, try the Anker Soundcore Life Q35 Wireless.

Wired

 While the Anker Soundcore Q30 use Bluetooth for their wireless connection, they also come with a 1/8" TRS cable that you can use to passively listen to audio. However, you can't use their mic while wired. They also come with a USB-C to USB-A charging cable.