Soundcore Space Q45
Sony WH-1000XM4
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 WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfort. However, many users report durability issues, particularly with the hinges, and some complain about software quirks like the speak-to-chat feature and Bluetooth connectivity problems. While the audio experience is highly praised, the build quality and software reliability are common concerns.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Hinge durability issues
- Speak-to-chat feature glitchy
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Charging issues
- Touch controls unreliable
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Space Q45 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | skin-friendly materials | foamed urethane |
| Headband | cushioned | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | industry-leading |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | multipoint connection | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of playtime | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 5★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| 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 WH-1000XM4
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Space Q45 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
