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1 / 11A competent pair of budget-friendly noise canceling headphones with a bassy sound.
At 6.9, its noise cancelling beats 13% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 64 of the 242 we've cataloged.
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below average for over-ear headphones — based on 159 of 242 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 89% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 242).
5.0 is the most common — on 27% of the 152 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 242).
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 200 of 242 we've cataloged.
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Anker Soundcore Life Q35 Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 11.2 |
| 25 | 10.3 |
| 32 | 9.5 |
| 40 | 8.7 |
| 50 | 8.1 |
| 63 | 7.8 |
| 80 | 7.7 |
| 100 | 6.6 |
| 125 | 4.3 |
| 160 | -0.1 |
| 200 | -3.5 |
| 250 | -4.3 |
| 315 | -3.7 |
| 400 | -3.5 |
| 500 | -3.2 |
| 630 | -3.1 |
| 800 | -2.6 |
| 1000 | -0.5 |
| 1250 | 1.9 |
| 1600 | 2.6 |
| 2000 | 9.1 |
| 2500 | 11.0 |
| 3150 | 4.9 |
| 4000 | 2.8 |
| 5000 | 5.6 |
| 6300 | 9.2 |
| 8000 | 11.2 |
| 10000 | 9.3 |
| 12500 | 10.4 |
| 16000 | -4.2 |
| 20000 | -7.4 |
Anker Soundcore Life Q35 Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Dashed lines: total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -4.2 |
| 26 | -1.3 |
| 33 | -0.6 |
| 41 | 0.1 |
| 52 | -0.4 |
| 65 | -0.8 |
| 82 | -0.9 |
| 103 | -2.3 |
| 130 | -1.6 |
| 163 | -2.8 |
| 205 | -3.4 |
| 259 | -4.2 |
| 325 | -2.8 |
| 410 | 0.6 |
| 516 | 2.4 |
| 613 | 4.9 |
| 772 | 10.4 |
| 972 | 13.3 |
| 1220 | 13.9 |
| 1540 | 13.3 |
| 1940 | 16.7 |
| 2440 | 24.6 |
| 3070 | 22.6 |
| 3870 | 30.0 |
| 4870 | 30.4 |
| 6130 | 40.6 |
| 7720 | 39.3 |
| 9720 | 36.5 |
| 12200 | 27.4 |
| 15400 | 30.7 |
| 19400 | 24.0 |
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.2 |
| 26 | 0.0 |
| 33 | -9.1 |
| 41 | 2.7 |
| 52 | 6.2 |
| 65 | 12.9 |
| 82 | 16.6 |
| 103 | 13.7 |
| 130 | 19.6 |
| 163 | 19.7 |
| 205 | 22.2 |
| 259 | 22.4 |
| 325 | 21.5 |
| 410 | 19.0 |
| 516 | 15.4 |
| 613 | 15.9 |
| 772 | 15.0 |
| 972 | 13.1 |
| 1220 | 13.1 |
| 1540 | 11.2 |
| 1940 | 13.8 |
| 2440 | 19.6 |
| 3070 | 21.5 |
| 3870 | 29.5 |
| 4870 | 25.9 |
| 6130 | 27.3 |
| 7720 | 28.7 |
| 9720 | 27.4 |
| 12200 | 27.1 |
| 15400 | 30.8 |
| 19400 | 24.1 |
The verdict
The Anker Soundcore Life Q35 gets you where you want to go without standing out from the crowd. Not the most premium headset, the Life Q35 will be worthwhile for someone looking for incredible battery life, travel features, and immense customization without breaking the bank.
✓Liked: Bluetooth 5.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, and wired playback, Multi-device pairing, Battery life, Fast charging
✕Could be better: Default sound is very bass-heavy, Strong clamping force with minimal padding, Noise cancelling is mediocre at best
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2 of 4 would buy again
4 owners · owners report ~40 h per charge vs 40 h claimed
Expected more from the fit and build
The battery beat their expectations
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
1 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
Nothing surprising about comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
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1 owner · 1 photo-verified
Expected more from comfort
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1 owner
Comfort beat their expectations
