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General

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Series

HD1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026HD series audiophile headphones

Life4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The sibling feed entry us.soundcore.com/products/a3028011.json carries the tag Life Series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

5091441Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Article number (SKU) 509144

A3028, A3028013, A3028023, A3028033, A30280531Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Guide title and SN code table are for model A3028.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Product model numbers A3028013 (black), A3028033 (navy) and A3028053 (pink).4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed SKUs: A3028013 Black, A3028033 Midnight Blue, A3028053 Sakura Pink, A3028023 White.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: Model Number A3028, Mfr Part Number A3028031, model name Life Q30.

GTIN / EAN

4044155257267, 6151043561467Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The page data carries barcode 615104356146, which matches the Target UPC. This is the US code.12Retailer pagetarget.com/p/sennheiser-hd-560s-headphones/-/A-1009713207Read 10 October 2026UPC 615104356146 (US)13Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/sennheiser-hd-560s-4044155257267Read 10 October 2026EAN 4044155257267 with reference 509144 (EU)

194644062132, 194644224219, 194644064792, 1946440648154Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed barcodes: 194644062132 Black, 194644064792 Midnight Blue, 194644064815 Sakura Pink, 194644224219 White.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

24 September 20208Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/reveal-the-truth-in-your-music-340313Read 10 October 2026Press release dated 24 September 2020

October 20207Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Announcement reported on 23 October 2020.

Status

Available1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Sold on the maker US store.

Available4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The page sells the headphones at $79.99 to $85.99 by color.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.953Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026MSRP $199.95 USD4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Price $199.95 USD, MSRP $199.95

$79.997Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Article body: available for $79.99. The summary line prints $79.95, which is not used.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1995Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Review last updated 2020-10-20: for 199 euros you get the headphones. Price as published by the reviewer, VAT included. No maker EUR source was found.8Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/reveal-the-truth-in-your-music-340313Read 10 October 2026States 199 EUR (MSRP) for Europe, available from 29 September 2020. Replaces the reviewer figure as the stronger source.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026US store page with USD pricing. The 2020 press release gives the European price and date.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black6Maker product pagejp.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Page shows Color: Black

Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink, White4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Color options: Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink and White.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Listed in the maker audiophile range.

Music4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The maker sells it as music and travel noise cancelling headphones.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Wearing style: over-ear. The ear cups surround the ear.

Over-ear8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: ear placement over ear.9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: type over-ear, circumaural headphones.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Open1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open

Closed9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: acoustics, closed back headphones.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

Headband1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wearing page: adjust the headband length for a comfortable fit.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

None11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list says Foldable: no

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Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Comfortable thanks to the easily rotatable ear cups.

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open

Dynamic3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

38mm9Reviewheadfonia.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table row: Transducer size 38 mm. The same table calls the design closed, which is a review typo. The maker says open.10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Review text: all-new 38 mm dynamic driver in each ear cup. Search results reported 50 mm on Digitec and Galaxus listings, which were not opened. The maker pages do not state a driver size.16Reviewmajorhifi.com/sennheiser-hd560s-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: 38mm polymer dynamic driver.

40mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Driver size 40 mm.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

13Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Driver count: 1

12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004670/en_US/000004670.pdfRead 20 October 2026Soundcore Life Q30 user manual (2022 print), Specifications page: Driver size 40 mm x 2. Two drivers in total, one per ear cup. The 2022 manual also lists Bluetooth 5.0 and 40 and 60 hours, so only the driver count is taken from it.

Diaphragm material

Polymer blend1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026All-new 120 ohm transducer with a specialized polymer blend in its membrane

Silk4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: 40 mm drivers with highly flexible silk diaphragms.

Magnet

High-strength magnet1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Overview: all-new transducer with a high-strength magnet. The drive magnet offers highly efficient power. The magnet material is not stated. A German retailer text names neodymium, which is not stored because the maker does not confirm it.

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min6 HzMax38 kHz1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 20266 Hz - 38,000 Hz. The page gives no tolerance or test standard.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same 6 Hz - 38,000 Hz on the global page.15Retailer pageheadphones.com/products/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Technical data block on the retailer page: 6 Hz to 38 kHz (-10 dB).19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Frequenzgang von 6 Hz - 38 kHz.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency response 20 Hz - 40 kHz, no test conditions. Anker Japan splits it into 20 Hz - 20 kHz over Bluetooth and 16 Hz - 40 kHz over the AUX cable. The manual wins between maker documents.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

120Ω1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The maker text names an all-new 120 ohm transducer. The spec table has no impedance row. The 2020 German press release states an impedance of 120 ohm.3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Impedance 120 ohm4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Listed impedance of 120 ohm and sensitivity of 110 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Impedance of 120 ohms19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026German launch press release: trotz der Impedanz von 120 Ohm sind die Treiber äußerst effizient. Passive headphones.

16Ω1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The power state is not stated.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: audio impedance 16 ohm.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

110dB1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same 110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Sensitivity of 110 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Hohe Empfindlichkeit von 110 dB/1V.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 V1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Maker states the level per 1 Vrms.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

0.05%1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026< 0.05 % at 1 kHz / 90 dB SPL. Stored as the upper bound.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same < 0.05 %19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Klirrfaktor <0,05% bei 90 dB.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Yes8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Feature bullet: personalize your listening with HearID, EQ modes and adjustable ANC settings in the soundcore app.

Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Open-back passive design.

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Noise cancellation page: switch to Noise Cancellation mode with the NC button. It is enabled by default on power-up.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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Hybrid4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: hybrid active noise cancellation with dual noise-detecting microphones. Hybrid is stored as the ANC type.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Transparency page: switch with the NC button or touch the right ear cup for 1 second (enabled in the app).

Adjustable transparency

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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: the soundcore app adjusts ambient sound levels.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Flat sound signature. Bass is slightly underemphasized at -4 dB and treble is balanced at 0 dB against the reviewer's target. The reviewer says the headphones lack a little low bass, as open-back headphones often do.17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Sound Signature Flat. Review text: flat sound profile, but they lack a little low bass. Graphs and the other sound results are members-only and not read.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

-4dB17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Bass Amount Underemphasized (-4 dB). Methodology v2.3, review of 2020-11-13 with the header text updated 2026-10-08. Deviation from the RTINGS target curve. Test settings (power, connection, pads, instrument) are members-only and not read.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

0dB17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Treble Amount Balanced (0 dB). Same methodology and target as the bass amount.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

7.04N5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Own spec table: pressure averaged from big and small head 718 g, read as gram-force and converted at 9.80665 m/s2 to 7.04 N. The reviewer's rig is not described on the page. Same sample as the 242 g weight.

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

242g(8.5 oz)5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Own spec table: weight without cable 242 g, with cable 282 g (305 cm cable). Stored value is without cable.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

None1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Headphones without a microphone.

Built-in3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Page text: built-in microphone for hands-free calls over Bluetooth. The microphone does not work with the AUX cable.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth, Analog1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wired listening page: the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable plays audio from an external device. Bluetooth is the wireless connection. Bluetooth mode and the buttons are disabled in wired listening.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS, 6.35 mm1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Connectivity: 3.5 / 6.3 mm straight. The cable has a 3.5 mm plug and a screw-on 6.3 mm adapter is in the box.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

2.5 mm4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026The left ear cup has a removable locking 2.5 mm TRRS plug.

3.5 mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: 3.5 mm Input. Wired listening page: connect the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.8m1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 20261.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug. The 2020 launch press release and HeadphoneCheck describe a 3 m cable with a 6.3 mm plug. The current maker pages say 1.8 m with a 3.5 mm plug, which is kept.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Detachable 1.8 m cable

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

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USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port. The port is for charging.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

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No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview and charging pages list the USB-C port for charging only. Wired audio uses the 3.5 mm input.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Passive analog headphones with no battery or electronics.

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Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

None3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list no wireless receiver or dongle. Bluetooth only.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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15m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 15 m.

Bluetooth

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5.31Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.3. The 2022 Life Q30 manual and 2024 reviews give Bluetooth 5.0, so the current revision is newer than the first hardware.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3, profiles AVRCP, A2DP, HFP and HSP.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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SBC, AAC3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: supported codecs AAC and SBC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: connect the headphones with two devices at the same time.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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21Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: two devices at the same time.

Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Powering on and pairing page: Google Fast Pair for Android 6.0 or higher.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

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Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairing page covers Android 6.0+ with Fast Pair and iOS. App page shows Google Play and App Store.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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800mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 800 mAh, input 5 V 0.75 A. Retailer listings of the Upgraded version print 720 mAh, which conflicts. The maker manual is stored.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ASennheiser HD 560S

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Bsoundcore Q30

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	50
Bluetooth	No	80

Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC on up to 50 hours, with ANC off up to 80 hours. The US store page and Amazon say 70 hours with ANC off. Codec, volume and test conditions are not stated.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: normal mode up to 80 hours, noise cancelling mode up to 50 hours. Matches the maker user guide.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

None11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list says no wireless and no battery. Passive analog headphones.12Retailer pagetarget.com/p/sennheiser-hd-560s-headphones/-/A-1009713207Read 10 October 2026Spec list names no battery

USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging terminal USB Type-C.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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120min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page and SPECS table: a full charge takes about 2 hours.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging time about 2 hours.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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10min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. The US store page and Amazon still say a 5-minute charge gives 4 hours.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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10h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. Charger power and mode are not stated.

Use while charging

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No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: Do not power on your headphones while charging.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

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Buttons, Touch10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Control buttons on the bottom of the ear cups. Holding a palm over the right ear cup for one second enables transparency mode.

Volume control

None11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list says no remote or in-line volume control

Buttons10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Volume up and down buttons on the ear cups.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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No10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware (Bluetooth 5.0, firmware 03.50, November 2024): you cannot change what each button does.

Wear detection

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No11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/headphones/1413257/anker-soundcore-life-q30-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware: wear detection would be a welcome addition, so it is not supported. The current user guide lists no wear detection.

Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Headband cushions wrapped in velour11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list names a padded headband

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Headband material

Velour-wrapped padding10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Headband cushions wrapped in velour

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Frame material

Mostly plastic4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Mainly plastic body. The band is largely plastic.

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Ear cup material

Mostly plastic with metal grilles on the back5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The majority of the housing is plastic. The protective grids on the back of the ear cups are metal.

Plastic10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review text: a plastic design keeps the headphones lightweight. Measured results in this review are not stored, because it tested Bluetooth 5.0 hardware with a 40-hour claim.

Ear pad material

Velour1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Velour earpads

Protein leather with memory foam padding4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: ultra-soft protein leather earcups with memory foam padding.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes14Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/black-velour-ear-pads-pair-for-hd-505-hd-550-hd-560-s-hd-599-seRead 10 October 2026Genuine replacement velour ear pads for HD 560 S, article 575209. HeadphoneCheck calls the pads not exchangeable. The maker part list wins.

Yes6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Maker Canada store sells Life Q30/Life Tune Ear Cushions as a spare part (SKU A3028013-98).

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads (Sennheiser article 575209), Detachable cable14Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/black-velour-ear-pads-pair-for-hd-505-hd-550-hd-560-s-hd-599-seRead 10 October 2026Ear pads: maker part 575209 lists HD 560 S as compatible. Cable: the maker page calls it detachable.

Ear pads6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Ear cushions are sold as a spare part. The product feed lists them at $9.99 CAD.

Software

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Companion app

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soundcore1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: download the soundcore app.

App platforms

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Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store badges.

User firmware updates

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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Firmware update page: the app notifies of a new firmware version when connected.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

240g(8.5 oz)3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Weight 240 g15Retailer pageheadphones.com/products/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Technical data block on the retailer page: Weight w/o cable 240 g. The maker's current product page lists 280 g with no cable statement. HeadphoneCheck weighed 282 g with the 3 m launch cable and 242 g without, so 280 g is read as a weight with cable. Corrected from 280 g to the schema meaning of weight without detachable cable.

260g(9.2 oz)3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: weight about 260 g.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Notes: Hi-Res support applies only with the AUX cable connected. Stored as Hi-Res Audio, not as wireless.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: Hi-Res Music, and the product image carries the Hi-Res Audio logo.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, UK RoHS Regulations 201218Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hd-560s/safety_instruction/Safety_Guide_HD_560S.pdfRead 21 October 2026Safety guide, release Feb 2025, English section Manufacturer declarations: General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) under the EU declaration of conformity and RoHS Regulations (2012) under the UK declaration of conformity. It also states compliance with country-specific sound pressure limits. The guide names no instruction manual.

TCO Certified4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: TCO Certified.

In the box

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In the box

HD 560 S open-back headphones, 1.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug, 3.5 to 6.3 mm adapter screw-on jack adapter, Drawstring storage bag1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

Soundcore Life Q30 headphones, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, Hard travel case, Quick start guide, Safety manual3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents (translated from Japanese): Life Q30, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, hard travel case, quick start guide, safety manual, 18-month warranty.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ASennheiser HD 560S

Type	Length (m)	Count
Cable with 3.5 mm plug	1.8	1

Source1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The 6.3 mm adapter is listed in the box but is not a cable.

Bsoundcore Q30

Type	Count
USB-C and USB-A charging cable	1
3.5 mm AUX cable	1

Source3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list a USB-C and USB-A cable and a 3.5 mm AUX cable. Lengths are not stated.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Drawstring storage bag in the box list.

Hard3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: hard travel case.

Links

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Product page

www.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560s1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

us.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphones4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Maker US store page. The product feed at us.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphones.json lists the variants.

Spec sheet

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www.ankerjapan.com/products/a30283Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Anker Japan product page with the full specification table (Japanese).

Manual

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salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdf1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026soundcore Q30 User Guide (A3028), 8 pages, PDF created in August 2025. Soundcore support site lists it as the current guide.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The US page says the price includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Statutory rights are excluded.

1.5years3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: 18-month warranty, plus 6 months after Anker member registration. The base term is stored.5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 20 October 2026US warranty page: Headphones, 18 months. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer.

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