Soundcore Space Q45
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Space Q45
Overall, users are highly satisfied with these headphones, praising the excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Many highlight the great value for the price, especially compared to more expensive brands. However, some complaints include bulkiness, durability issues (one failure within a year), and occasional Bluetooth connection drops.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life
- Good value for price
Cons
- Bulky design
- Durability issues
- Bluetooth connection drops
- Ears get hot
- Volume control issues
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT Wear headphones receive generally positive feedback for their powerful bass, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, with many users praising the sound quality and battery life. However, a significant number of reviews report a recurring hinge defect that causes the headphones to break within months, often not covered by warranty, leading to frustration and mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Hinge breaks easily
- Warranty doesn't cover hinge
- Muffled sound without EQ
- Bulky design
- Microphone quality poor
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Space Q45 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | skin-friendly materials | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | cushioned | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | multipoint connection | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of playtime | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | soundcore App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Space Q45
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Space Q45 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
