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.

For the price, this is a great headphone. Sound quality is higher than I expected. These are light and the ear pads are comfortable, even with glasses. I really like the multiple Bluetooth connectivity but do wish that I could manually select which input I want. Do note that this headset will okay only one of the connected devices, it does not mix them. Range is great and the battery life is too. The noise cancelling is OK, plenty for my use. The pass-through is good too but not the best. These offer a great mid-to-high resolution but any significant bass will take some of that quality away. I've been wearing them daily for about 6 months for work and have received no complaints over microphone quality or connectivity issues when using the microphone. The value recieved at this price point would be difficult to beat with other options.

Purchased with the purpose of utilizing the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). I spend the majority of my day running lawn equipment and using the previous buds did not cut it. Hearing a podcast clearly, saving my ears from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). I didn’t want to pay the higher price for some of the more premium headphones because they will be used primarily outdoors. The ANC does work really well. You won’t be relieved of all external noise, but the amount of noise reduction makes for a comfortable listening experience. ANC: Situational. Running a mower, a blower and a weed whip all day Can do massive damage to your hearing. These items are loud. Running them each week for your personal property.. probably not an issue.. running them for 10-12 hours a day.. very problematic. With my previous buds I would still hear the noise and I would have to turn the volume all the way up to compensate. It is not desirable. The ANC on these headphones work really well for this price. I’ve noticed that I no longer need to boost the volume all the way up to hear podcasts and music. I Can still hear the equipment, but it is minimized almost 80%. Using these in my home minimizes all of the noise. Kids? Can’t hear them. Nagging Wife? Can’t hear her. Needy cat? Can’t hear him. There are different modes of transparency as well.. this is not glorified as it should be in the marketing. Having a conversation with my wife and having the headphones on while in “talk” setting of the transparency mode was simply beautiful! Imagine being in a room filled with soundproofing… completely empty. The voice is crisp and clear. The chip takes away other noises that aren’t voices. Totally cool experience. One negative is that the ANC microphones that are used to gauge the environmental sounds pick up wind on a very windy day and you can hear it. The build of the headphones is not desirable, in my opinion. They feel like they were built really well. They don’t feel “cheap”. The headphones are made of plastic with really soft ear cushions and a soft head cushion. The issue I have with these are that the pivot points/hinges are very loose. They feel “floppy”. This may be a personal preference, but it’s a big one for me. I expect these to be extremely loose later down the line. I’m not an engineer, so I may be crazy. They are comfortable and light. They are made with plastics that don’t feel cheap and clunky. Made with cheaper materials.. but crafted nicely. The headphones ARE NOT WATER PROOF. The ear cups don’t apply uncomfortable pressure on your temple like some other headphones I’ve used.. total plus! These are not good if you get sweaty. Which should be assumed because of the Noise cancelation, but they get real wet! If you plan to use these for the gym or running… probably not the best option. Build of the case: AWFUL. I’m going to buy a generic one Awful. When the headphones arrive and you open them up they look so comfortable in the case. They are supported with a temporary packing plastic that hold the cups. Then… like taking a tent out of the bag and trying to get it back in the same way… problem arrives. The headphones do not easily sit flat in the case. When you place them in and try to zip it one of the cups sits high and you can’t close it without compressing the headphones to the point they feel as if they are going to break. After playing an uncomfortable game of Tetris, you get them to go in without bulking. Sound Quality: Don’t read the ones that say, “the bass sucks”. I agree that the preset of the headphones is less than desirable for listening to music or watching action movies, but that’s just the preset. DOWNLOAD THE APP THAT CONTROLS THE HEADPHONES! Downloading the app gives you so many options for the EQ. You also have the ability to create your own setting. I found comfort in using the preset option and toggling the bass boost to get my preferred setting. There are MANY MORE options to choose. Find the settings that you prefer. I feel like they are well balanced. They aren’t your Beats by Dre kick, but you get a decent bass kick. Battery: The battery life is awesome.. just not as awesome as they say. While having the ANC activated and listening to music or podcasts at the highest volume.. you aren’t getting 50 hours of battery life. You are getting a really long lasting life and the battery does charge completely within a few hours. Quick charging: I have yet to need this function. I charge them at night and put them on in the morning. If you used ANC and had the volume at medium I could see the 50 hour battery life. All-in-All: I’m happy with the purchase. They compete with some brands that are double the price and they function exactly how I need them to. Fix the dang case. You won’t feel like you wasted $160. I promise

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.

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?

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’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.

Love these headphones! Got them on sale for around $90 as I wanted something to compliment my soundcore open ear headphones and I already trusted the brand. Main points that made me go for these- Battery life: great run time, super quick recharge time as well. And it’s a USB-C like all my other devices. I can wear these for a large portion of my day (even on noise cancelling) as well as at home in the afternoons and still only charge them maybe once a week. And it’s such a low effort charge, as in I can just plug them in at my desk between tasks for whatever amount of time I have available and it’s fine. Maybe it’s been a while since I got new headphones but all the ones I’ve had in the past took HOURS to charge. I don’t think I’ve actually run these to dead yet! Functions: has normal, noise cancelling, and transparency. This is another big plus for me since I work in a shop but also have office time. I like noise cancelling when I’m alone doing office style work, but like transparency if I need to be more aware of my surroundings. Added bonus was that reviews were mixed on the comfort and fit, and at first I was weary of the fit, they are definitely not as snug as other headphones I’ve had in the past. But this has not effected the noise cancelling abilities, and once I figured out the best placement on my head they are surprisingly so light and comfortable that I’ve fallen asleep several times with them on and even waking up at 2 am there’s no discomfort! On the downside, these probably would not work for more rigorous activities, or tasks that involved lots of bending down or picking things up. Range: I can go the whole perimeter of the shop I work at with my phone on my desk and they don’t cut out! Granted there’s no real walls, so this might be different for other people. I don’t have any real con’s just a few things that I’m meh 🤷🏼‍♀️ about. The voice that announces battery life every time you turn it on (because it will auto connect to my audiobooks but the voice talks OVER them so I need to rewind). All the buttons on the right earmuff (left is power and function) I just find I have never needed any of them frequently enough to remember what’s what so they are kind of useless for me. And that when charging I can’t turn them on to use ( which is fine since they recharge super fast). Lastly, I was excited they came with a rigid case. It just wasn’t clear from the description I read if they were coming with a “case” that was just a draw string bag or something more protective, glad it was the latter!

The Soundcore Q45 headphones are honestly one of the best purchases I’ve made in a while. For the price, they offer performance that comes surprisingly close to my Sony WH-1000XM4s – which is saying a lot. Sound quality is excellent with deep bass, clear mids, and crisp highs. The ANC is very effective, easily blocking out plane noise or a noisy gym. Battery life is outstanding – I can go days without charging, even with noise cancellation on. They also come with a sturdy hard carry case, making them perfect for travel. Super comfortable for long flights or work sessions, and they stay secure enough for workouts too. I use them at the gym regularly and they never feel bulky or get in the way. If you’re looking for premium features without the premium price, the Q45s are hard to beat. Highly recommended!

I'm quite impressed by these. Fit: Very nice. The pads are comfortable and soft, clamping force is just right, not too tight, adjustability is more than enough, and since they swivel flat, they're great for DJing as well. The hard case they come with is very effective and sturdy — not completely hard, there's a bit of give, but the case protects perfectly fine. Controls: Pretty much what you'd want. Play/pause, volume control, next/prev track, power, and a button to toggle the ANC mode to transparent or off. Sound: Very good. Crisp-enough highs, deep bass, clear and present mids. Not audiophile quality, but absolutely perfect for the daily commute. ANC: Also very good. The passive noise cancelling of the ear cups themselves works well to mitigate high frequencies, while the active noise cancelling does a good job of cutting the low frequencies right down. If you happen to take the bus and it runs over some rough patches, you'll inevitably get spots of overcompensation from the ANC where it just can't cope, but other than that, it works very well. Accessories: I already mentioned the pretty decent hard case, but it also comes with a 3.5mm cable (if you have a device that still has a headphone jack *shakes fist at Apple*) so it can be used in wired mode, as well, which is a very nice touch. Battery life: Not amazing with ANC turned on, I'll admit, but I do get at least 15 hours with ANC on before it needs a recharge, which is more than enough for a week of my workday commute. Overall I am very happy with this purchase. They've held up over the several months I've had them so far, and the sound is very good for the sort of music I listen to, so for me, it was worth the price.

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.