Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Reduce Noise By Up to 98%, 50H Playtime, App Control, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Comfortable Fit, Clear Calls, Bluetooth 5.3

Nowadays, I wouldn't buy a pair of bluetooth headphones blindly (or deafly?) online unless it comes with an app that allows you to tweak the sound/EQ. There's no point in spending money on a pair of headphones, only to not like the sound when they arrive. There are 3rd-party EQ phone apps, but those are sometimes dubious, plus they only work with the phone/tablet device being used at the time. It's best to have the native headphone's app do it within the headphones themselves, in which the custom EQ settings travel with the headphones to whatever device/system is being used -- even those without the possibility of EQ apps. So with built-in EQ, you don't have to worry as much about whether the headphones match your preferred sound profile -- at least, to a point, since some things like soundstage and the "feel" of open vs. closed headphones can't be customized, although the "Transparency" app settings sort of emulate the latter a bit, albeit via noise cancellation. These headphones come with a really good app for configuring most things (with one feature request down below*), including the EQ, noise cancelation, volume limiter, firmware updates, etc. You can also configure the headphones to auto-power-off if not in-use after 30/60/90/120 minutes or "never" (default is 60 minutes). The 8-band EQ has a 21 presets (or 22 if you count the "BassUP" on/off toggle on their "sound core Signature" preset), along with allowing to create/save multiple custom EQ profiles. The app finds and connects to the headphones immediately with both my Pixel 7 and Pixel 3 (which I now use as just a tiny tablet, since it only has WiFi). I only have Android phones, so I can't speak for the iPhone app, but I'd guess that it is the same, other than the LDAC stuff (which Apple devices don't support, and will default to AAC). Note that these headphones don't support any aptX protocols, so your options are LDAC/AAC/SBC for Android devices and AAC/SBC for Apple devices (both phones and computers). My computer is an Apple MacBook Air M1, so I can vouch for the AAC connection on that, although when sitting at my computer, I prefer using my wired headphones (Beyerdynamic 880's). But overall, I am liking these Q45's more than my Sennheiser HD 350BT bluetooth headphones. I don't really use noise cancelation, so I can't speak to that in subjective terms, and so keep in mind that my rating does not take into account noise cancellation. But in terms of features, it has a lot of customization, with both traditional NC modes (with five custom levels plus adaptive/automated) as well as separate transparency modes (with five custom levels plus "talk" mode). But even with the NC turned off ("Normal" setting), the headphones actually block-out quite a bit of noise naturally, since they seem to form an almost air-tight suction. The battery seems to last long too. I'm a person that re-charges any device before it goes below 60%, so I can't say how long a full battery drain lasts, but I go quite awhile between charges nonetheless, even using LDAC (which uses more battery). In AAC/SBS mode (not LDAC), probably slightly better than my Sennheiser HD 350BT's, while in LDAC mode, probably a bit worse (but only a bit). For comfort, I find these very comfortable with prolonged use. I just bought a new Pixel 7 phone (w/Android 13), and the bluetooth w/LDAC works extremely well with this phone/headphone combo, with no connectivity issues under reasonable use, even when LDAC is forced to 990kbps. The headphones also connect to the phones fairly quickly. In terms of holding the connection w/LDAC, I live in a two-bedroom apt with each bedroom on opposite ends of the apt, separated by ~20 feet. I put the phone in the furthest corner of one bedroom, shut the door, and walked around the apt: --LDAC @990kbps: It worked fine without any skips up to ~30 feet away and through one wall (including door closed). I didn't start to have skips until going into the other bedroom with its door also closed -- so not until over 30 feet away and through two walls. --LDAC @660kbps: I couldn't break it within my apt. No skips, even in the second bedroom with both bedroom doors closed -- so it still worked at ~35 feet away and through two walls (including both doors closed). --I didn't bother checking 330kbps, since 660kbps worked so well in all my scenarios. --LDAC Best Effort (Adaptive): Same behavior as @660kbps (never breaks/skips), which tells me that Android isn't actually operating at @990kbps (either part of the time or never), even though the Android ADB logs always say @990kbps at initial connection with no subsequent changes. So at least partially, it is operating @660kbps or @330kpbs. But the vagueness of Adaptive LDAC mode isn't the fault of these (or any) headphones -- this is an Android issue. However, the choice to use Adaptive LDAC mode in the first place is controllable, which brings me to my one gripe below... *My one complaint/request for the app is that it could force-customize the LDAC settings. All it allows you to do is enable LDAC (Preferred auto quality) or disable LDAC (Combine audio and connection, which then defaults to AAC). In the Android Developer settings, it always defaults to "Best Effort/Adaptive", which doesn't tell you what it's doing, even in the ADB logs, which only logs 990kbps at first connection, but never logs subsequent adaptive changes. There's a Sony Music Center app that works for some people in forcing the LDAC bit rate mode, but when I tried it, it only worked around 50% of the time on both my Pixel 7 w/Android 13 and Pixel 3 w/Android 12, so I ended-up removing the app. But it apparently works for others, and if Sony can apparently force the LDAC settings within their app, why shouldn't the SoundCore app be able to do it too? I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like the SoundCore app to force-customize the LDAC settings. Ideally, I'd like it to control the actual bit rate mode (ie, explicitly set it to 990kbps or 660kbps), as well as set the sample rate and bit size, since I don't listen to music beyond 44.1kHz/16-bit anyway, and so I also like to down-tune the sample rate/bit size to 44.1kHz/16-bit, to save a bit of phone battery. But at the very least, the app should be able to force-set the main LDAC bit rate setting (990/660/330/adaptive), so we don't have to go into the Android Developer settings every time the headphones re-connect. It's a minor nuisance, but considering that LDAC is a major selling point of the headphones -- you'd think they'd want to allow people to ensure ideal LDAC settings? Regardless, I'd still give these headphones five stars for the price range.

Click the Bass up switch on the app, and Watch David Gilmour - Comfortably Numb (Live At Pompeii) on YouTube, and see if you're not smiling ear to ear at the end. I'm betting you will. If you're music, these things are GREAT! I previously had a set of Q-20's that broke it's headband and was no longer usable. I went with an off brand and sent them back due to AM quality music. So I shopped and bought a set of Q-30's. Even though battery life is limited I gave them 5 stars for their excellent sound quality. Then I read about these Q-45's at about double the money of the Q-30's. In fact, I believe the Q-45's are the Soundcore top of the line. Still, 1/4 the price of name brands. The only thing I don't know about is the battery life and will update this review when I get a real handle on it. Either way, the sound quality is all Soundcore and they get 5 stars for their excellent sound quality. I can't even imagine spending over 500 dollars for a set of blue tooth headphones with these things around. The issues with the headband seemed to be solved even with the Q-30's, making the Q-30's the best bang for your buck. These Q-45's aren't double the Q-30's in headphone quality or anything else. In fact, you can't really tell them apart. They are on par with them at double the money. UPDATE: Battery life is very good. While I don't think it's 50 hrs, it's certainly at least double the Q-30's. And the Q-45's also use the Q-20's software engine, which announces the battery life everytime you first turn them on. A big plus Both have the same sound cancelling ability which is excellent. I really don't see any discernible difference at all, other than battery life. If music is you? I very confidently highly recommend these headphones. Like I said at the top, when you first get them, click the bass up switch on the app and watch David Gilmour - Comfortably Numb (Live At Pompeii) on YouTube, you'll be a believer. Just watch your ears, as you can turn these up very loud. In my opinion, the only company Anker Soundcore is competing with is themselves. I don't care what they are, you're NOT going to find better sound quality out of a pair of headphones than Soundcore. "Oh, the Bose, are best, or the Beats are best." No, they're not. Even 55 dollar Q-30's can easily compete with all of them. And if the bass isn't punchy enough, they all use an app that has a full equalizer that can custom calibrate it. The Q-45's have an actual bass up switch and it's all they could possibly need. Hard to beat that. And if you don't care about the app, the Q-20's are only 39 dollars today, But you do have to watch the headband, they also sound fantastic. Like I said, Soundcore is only competing against themselves.

The soundcore q35 Bluetooth headphones are good for the price I paid. They cancel background noise very well and the battery lasts quite a long time. The sound quality is good and it has an app that lets you tweak the equalizer settings to something that you like. I wouldn't say that they're the best quality in terms of bass or for watching movies but they work well. The microphone on the headphones seem to work well, I haven't gotten a complaint from people who I've called yet. A few drawbacks is it takes a long time to charge. A decent trade off for the long battery life. There are plenty of buttons that control stuff but without the instructions, I've already forgotten what they do. That's a personal problem though. The noise cancelling functions can be a bit problematic due to the fact that your range of noticing things becomes vision based. I was watching a movie and received a text informing me that the weather was getting very bad. I took my headphones off and finally heard the storm and tornado sirens. So, if you use the noise cancelling function, which can be controlled from the app, be aware of your surroundings. Overall, I got these on sale and I love them. I only use them at home and have not had any issues with them.

HIGHLY...HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! I can't count the number of headphones I've had to return due to poor sound quality, ANC was a joke, the charging port fell inside, etc.. etc.. But the Q45s have brought a whole new, top notch, low cost headphone to the market, even crushing Anker's former models! PROS: - Price! I've purchased at least 10 different headphones in this price range, only to return them or have them break within a year - Sound! Excellent for the price range. Even phone calls are OK. There IS an EQ you can download for your phone which helps a lot! - 3 modes for background noise: (1) ANC - Active noise canceling, (2) Normal and (3) Transparency - so you can listen to your music while amplifying what is going on around you. Great for walking in traffic, public transport, watching TV and listening for your laundry or kids etc. - ANC: Amazing - it will blow your mind! My husband can be vacuuming, and I can easily hear what I'm watching!! - DUAL connections: I can have these connected to my phone as well as my TV/Computer. I can watch a movie, and answer my phone. The headsets will automatically turn off my TV and switch to my phone as soon as I accept a call. Love this feature! - AUTO turn off: I can listen to meditation streaming and fall asleep, knowing these will turn off automatically after not receiving an incoming signal after roughly 30 min - 1 hr. Great battery saver! - BATTERY LIFE is outstanding: I believe it's marketed as 45 hours? I would say that's roughly what I get. Although, I use the ANC all the time, so it may be a little lower. Good news is they charge super quickly with the 3.0 USB plug! - CONTROLS are very simple, easy to use, and can do almost anything. Minor issue: I have not figured out how to jump to the next song/video in my playlist. There may be a way, but I'm so happy with everything else, I don't even care! - COMFORT: I use mine mostly to watch TV/Movies streaming. I can easily spend a lazy Sunday with these on all day and NOT have any complaints about comfort. The padding in the ears is TOP NOTCH, the headpiece padding is good, and the adjustability of the height is wonderful. I find the tension which they squeeze on my ears to be good enough to feel snug, but not so strong that it will cause a headache or 'ear fatigue' after wearing for an entire day. - Did I mention PRICE?: You CANNOT do any better for the price - trust me, I've tried! Even purchased a couple of the name brands (Sony, Sennheiser, Cowin, etc) at the lower 'Refurbished' price making them the same price as the Anker Q45s, and none of them were as good as these! (I did keep my Cowins as back ups - but still not as good). - Compared to other ANKER products: I had the Q30s (they were OK) and the Q35s (a little better) and the new Q45s are such a huge improvement! - RANGE: I live in a 2 story townhome. I can go anywhere in my home, and even a few feet outside, and still have reception. I would say after about 50 feet, it becomes a little spotty. CONs: (I don't really have any, but maybe for some of you?): - Because the pads are made out of pleather, I wouldn't use these to work out with. They would be very hot, and the sweat would probably make them slippery. - If you're looking for a set of headphones to travel with a lot, these aren't bad. They do fold up, and swivel about 70 degrees on each headset. I know other brands may do a little better here. I use mine at home, so I don't have an issue with this. - I wish the EQ app was a little better, and I could load on my computer rather than just my phone. I probably can, I'm just too lazy to figure it out?

I’ve been using the Soundcore Space Q45 for work, and they have been an absolute game-changer. These headphones are incredibly comfortable, have excellent noise cancellation, and for the price, they’re honestly a steal. I’ve compared them to my Beats Studio Pro, and the Q45s definitely give them a run for their money. Noise Cancellation and Comfort First off, the adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) is fantastic. Whether I’m in a noisy office or a café, the Q45s block out background noise perfectly. The ANC automatically adjusts to your environment, and for me, that means I can focus on work without distractions. They’re also super comfortable—I can wear them for hours without feeling any discomfort. The soft ear cups and padded headband make them perfect for long workdays . Sound Quality and EQ Customization The sound quality is impressive, especially given the price. They deliver a balanced sound profile, but if you’re like me and prefer to tweak things, the Soundcore app lets you adjust the EQ to your liking. The LDAC codec support means you can enjoy higher-resolution audio, and even though the bass can be a bit heavy out of the box, the app lets you adjust that easily. For the price, it’s hard to find better sound quality . Battery Life and Connectivity One of my favorite features is the battery life. With up to 50 hours with ANC on and 65 hours without, I don’t have to worry about charging them every day. Even when I’m in a rush, the fast charging feature comes through—5 minutes of charging gives me around 4 hours of playback. They also support Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint connectivity, so I can easily switch between my work laptop and phone without any hassle . Beats Comparison Compared to my Beats Studio Pro, I have to say that the Q45s are just as good, if not better in some areas. The battery life and ANC performance are superior, and while the Beats might have a slight edge in sound quality, the Q45s are incredibly close for a fraction of the price . Final Thoughts Overall, the Soundcore Space Q45 headphones are an incredible deal for the price. They offer excellent noise cancellation, great sound, and long-lasting battery life. If you’re looking for a solid pair of headphones for work or commuting, these are the ones to get. They’re comfortable, reliable, and easily stand up to higher-end brands without breaking the bank.

The headphones were too tight on my head even when extended, causing my ears to hurt and gave me a headache within 30 minutes of wearing them making them unusable so I had to return them. Besides the pain I got from wearing the headphones, the sound quality was better than I expected. The noise cancelling wasn't as good as I thought it would be as I could still hear people talking but the anc did block low frequency sounds such as fans. The charging speed was very fast 5 minutes of charging = 4 hours of battery. When I got the headphones they were at medium battery but I charged them for around 20 minutes and it was already at 90%. The right earphone was also making a metal clanking noise when it moved I don't know if that is by design or an issue with my pair, it is much more noticeable when you have the headphones on. The headphones also felt kind of heavy. All of the touch features were working with bluetooth mode on. The anc control (transparent, normal, and anc) the power off, power on, and bluetooth pairing. The volume control was working fine and the play/pause worked fine. All touch features except noise cancelling control only worked in bluetooth mode not wired. Do I feel like I got my money's worth? Not really the anc is good for blocking out low frequency sounds the passive noise cancelling is alright as I could hear a sound that sounded like wind the wind sound is more noticeable when anc is turned on and the higher you increase the anc blocking level the more you hear that sound. The headphones were uncomfortable on my head but the sound quality was good and it is even better when you use the soundcore app. I tried changing my sound mode to ldac mode on the android app and it did sound better the only downside to that is ldac only works with android phones and you can only be connected to one device at a time through bluetooth when ldac mode is turned on.

I’m going to GLAZEEEE these headphones for a lonnggggg time, the noise cancellation is really good- haven’t tested the transparency mode with someone else but can hear things around me good. The custom hearing test is good- definitely noticed a difference when making my own instead of default. These are also the most comfiest I’ve used tho (this might be because of my long hair) I feel a tiny slip when I look up so wish it was a little bit more firm. Used other headphones within and double the price and would chose these over any of those- would buy again.

I have had and owned so many great ear buds and headphones over the years from Sony, Bose, M&D, Sennheiser, and everyone in between. Anker has always been my go to budget brand for peripherals and occasionally buds and cans. I owned the Q35's and loved them. My last Sony cans were appropriated on a divorce. Long story, but for another day. I had a recent business trip to Hawaii and was bringing a date so I gave her my Q35's and bought these, thinking that 9 hours of use would be better served with cans instead of in ear buds. I was so right. Like the 35's, these are not nearly as good as their big name competitors, but they are still really good and are a five star value overall In terms of sound, these are really good. You can stream LDAC with the right device, but even without, these are very good. Lots of bass with good separation from the mids and highs. Not world class but you will like listening to these. The noise cancelling these do is really good. They wipe out plane noise and all but the most sudden noises. The battery life is awesome. You can expect over 45 hours no matter how loud you go. They are comfortable for long periods as well. Plus, big bonus over the 35's, call quality is as good or better than anything I have ever used including Sony and Bose. These just generally do everything above average or better. If you have the money to drop on the latest Sony or Bose cans, do it. They are better and worth the upgrade. However, most folks will love these and never miss the better options for the money. Anker Sound core is a great company that makes great things for a fair price. The Q45’s are no exception. Buy with complete confidence.

Estos audífonos de Anker superan por mucho las expectativas. Su sistema de cancelación activa de ruido (ANC) es sumamente efectivo para aislar el sonido exterior, ya sea en la oficina, en la calle o en transporte público. Además, el modo de transparencia ajustable funciona de maravilla cuando necesitas escuchar lo que pasa a tu alrededor sin quitártelos. Otro punto fuerte es la batería: las hasta 50 horas de reproducción con ANC encendido hacen que te olvides de cargarlos por días enteros. Son cómodos, se conectan a dos dispositivos a la vez sin problemas y el sonido con certificación Hi-Res es nítido y potente. ¡Una compra excelente si buscas calidad prémium a un precio mucho más accesible!

It does not seem to fit as snug around my ears to fully work with the ANC to block the sound of wind passing around the headphones as I ride my bicycle (my requirement for this purchase). (34cm ear to ear over top) equiv. to where the headband would be, and yes I know to retract the headband to make it smaller. I decided to return these, even after debating to myself that "maybe I'll keep these as like a spare?" which would be the second spare headphones I'd own.. As far as I can see, the product here is really worth the price, it has good ANC, very great audio quality, it can play sharp high-notes as well as push really deep bass that at peak can make you really feel the notes, and the included app/in app-stores is additionally very useful, within it you can control what EQ settings you want or if you want to manually select what notes to increase/decrease, within you can set the preference for ANC strength, but the function I see as the most valuable it the ability to select what max volume the headphones should go to counted in decibel, (80,90,100) allowing you to listen to music and/or have the ANC at full strength yet sparing your ears any damage due to a too high volume) Oh, and the headphones have a physical button where user can select between ANC low, high and lastly, off, or rather it passes the audio from the microphones to the elements/speakers allowing you to have a conversation with these on even without any issue as it reproduces a crisply sharp sound barely a dB off the true note, where the only difference I can think is that due to being electronics and it passing what the microphones pick up, the natural hum of everything around you is not heard though these headphones, then again you'd likely just use this setting for when you're paying in a store and don't want to feel rude by not saying hello or if they ask you for the receipt where otherwise not hearing them might look rude. No, with this anker space Q45 you can spare yourself the trouble. Again, if it had fit my criteria with the ANC blocking at least most wind brushing past as I ride my bicycle, I would definitively kept these and likely used them for whenever I listened to music, which with these would have increased, oh and they also feel great to keep on, not feeling too heavy or clumsy, quite nice just as it is.

Good deal and easy to use

Great buy. Was deciding between this and the Sony WCH720N, as they are around the same price range. I compared them side by side and found that the sound quality, material quality and comfort were better with the Space Q45. The only problem I had was regarding the fit which was quite loose around my head. Overall highly recommend this as the best bang for your buck if you care about quality lossless audio, and PNC/ANC and holds up to the same benchmarks as Apple,Sony and Bose products.

Highly recommend this brilliant piece of kit for the price. Sound quality is very good & the noise cancelling works really well. It arrived quickly.