The Anker Soundcore Life Q35 Wireless are the next generation of the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless. Although they look and feel very similar to the previous generation, they now support LDAC codec, which is nice if you like to listen to high-resolution audio, and have an improved mic performance. However, their active noise cancelling (ANC) performance falls short of their predecessor and can perform more inconsistently depending on fit. On the upside, they retain a customizable sound profile thanks to their companion app and come with a few extra accessories like an audio cable with a built-in mic, carrying case, and an airplane adapter.
Our Verdict
The Anker Life Q35 are fair for neutral sound. They have a bass-heavy sound profile which may be too boomy for some users. That said, they have a companion app with a graphic EQ and presets, so you can adjust their sound to better suit your needs. While they're somewhat prone to inconsistent audio delivery, as long as you take the time to adjust their fit and positioning, you should be able to get a more consistent sound each time you wear them. However, due to their closed-back design, their passive soundstage doesn't sound very natural or immersive.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Disappointing passive soundstage.
The Anker Q35 are good for commute and travel. They have over 44 hours of continuous battery life, a comfortable fit, and sturdy build quality. They also have an ANC feature, which can block out a great amount of noise around you, like the rumble of bus and plane engines. That said, they're a bit bulky, which may make them a bit harder to take with you on the go.
- Great noise isolation thanks to ANC.
- Comfortable and well-built.
- Mediocre breathability.
The Anker Q35 are satisfactory for sports and fitness. They have a comfortable fit and, thanks to their wireless design, you don't have to worry about something snagging your headphones off your head while you move. That said, they may fall off during moderate physical exercise, can make you sweat as they have mediocre breathability, and lack an IP rating for water resistance, although we don't currently test for it.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Comfortable and well-built.
- No IP rating.
- Mediocre breathability.
The Anker Q35 are decent for office use. They have a comfortable fit, and their battery should last through long workdays without an issue. They also have ANC, so they can cut down ambient chatter around you, and support multi-device pairing with up to two devices at a time. However, they leak some audio at high volumes, so people around you may hear it.
- Great noise isolation thanks to ANC.
- Comfortable and well-built.
- Disappointing passive soundstage.
- Mediocre breathability.
The Anker Life Q35 are compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs. However, their latency is too high to be suitable for wireless gaming. They also can't be used wirelessly with PS4 or Xbox One consoles.
The Anker Q35 are decent for wired gaming. They come with a TRS to TRRS cable with a built-in microphone, so you can use them wired on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox with full audio and mic compatibility. They also have a comfortable fit and a good overall mic performance. You can even customize their sound using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Good overall performing mic.
- Disappointing passive soundstage.
- No channel mixing.
The Anker Life Q35 are good for phone calls. They have a good recording quality so you're heard clearly, even in a moderately noisy environment. They also have ANC, which can block out a great amount of noise around you so you can focus on your call.
- Great noise isolation thanks to ANC.
- Good overall performing mic.
- Comfortable and well-built.
- Mediocre breathability.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 29, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Anker Soundcore Space One Wireless in Build Quality.
- Updated Aug 09, 2023: We've retested these headphones to check for audio cutting out when used wired. We've updated Sound Profile, but our results haven't changed.
- Updated Nov 28, 2022: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless in Noise Isolation.
- Updated May 06, 2022: We've tested the headphones' frequency response when the ANC is on vs off. However, there hasn't been a change in our results.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
Update 09/17/2021: Thanks to user feedback, we have added the 'Pink' variant to our review. Although we didn't test this variant, we expect them to perform similarly to our unit.
The Anker Soundcore Life Q35 come in two color variants, 'Blue' and 'Pink'. We tested the Blue variant and you can see our model's label here. If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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