Soundcore Space Q45
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Space Q45
The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their sound quality, build, and noise cancellation, often compared favorably to premium brands like Bose at a lower price. However, a few users report issues with the microphone quality, ear pad degradation after a year, and poor fit. Overall, the product is seen as a great value with excellent battery life.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Deep bass response
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Good build quality
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- Ear pad degradation after a year
- Poor fit on head
- No simultaneous call/phone
Sennheiser HDB 630
The Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones are praised for their exceptional sound quality, delivering a clean, neutral, and detailed audio experience that rivals wired audiophile setups. Users highlight excellent comfort for long sessions, impressive battery life, and useful features like parametric EQ and crossfeed. While the ANC is decent but not class-leading, and the touch controls can be finicky, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering them a top choice for serious listeners.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Excellent comfort for long sessions
- Impressive battery life
- Useful parametric EQ and crossfeed
- Good build quality
Cons
- ANC not class-leading
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Plasticky build feel
- Plain aesthetics
- Double-tap ANC/transparency UX issue
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Space Q45 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | soundcore | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Space Q45
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Space Q45 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
