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About this item 98% Less Noise for Your Journey: The fully-upgraded noise cancelling system targets and blocks out a wider range of noises—from plane engines to crying babies. Enjoy personal space wherever you go with Space Q45 noise cancelling headphones. Make Every Space Your Own: Whether you’re indoors, outdoors, commuting, or on a flight, Space Q45’s adaptive noise cancelling will automatically select a suitable level to match your location. Also, use the app to choose 1 of 5 noise cancelling levels. Ideal for Traveling: 50 hours of playtime in noise cancelling mode will cover an around-the-world flight without needing to recharge. In normal mode, get up to 65 hours of playtime and if you are low on battery, charge for 5 minutes for 4 hours of playtime. Hear Every Detail: The 40mm drivers have a pioneering double-layer diaphragm made from silk and ceramic materials to produce sound with intense bass and crisp treble. Space Q45 noise cancelling headphones also support LDAC for Hi-Res Audio Wireless sound. More Than Comfort: Space Q45 noise cancelling headphones balance a refined design, ergonomic build, and comfort-enhancing details for a harmonious wearing experience.
stevendavid2000 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Overall really nice headphones but customization is a little overwhelming
The quality of the sound is really good, it’s a great deal I believe compared against name brand versions. I’m a little conflicted on the settings in the app, there’s almost too many settings and customization. I’ve found myself sometimes not sure how I want the music to sound like, so I spend a lot of time changing settings.For example, I ran the sound test where it asks you to pick between A or B versions of the same clip. I found myself picking a more compressed and brighter sound, because I originally thought that’s what I like, but I’m not sure if that is the correct choice. How do I know I’m listening to music how the artist originally wanted me to listen to it? Do my choices override the artist’s mastering? So while I really like the control and customization, sometimes I feel like it’s too much and I spend more time tweaking settings than enjoying the actual music.Also my head is big and while they fit really well, but they certainly cause fatigue after about 30min-1hr and I need to remove them. Maybe they’ll break in after I wear them more.The noise suppression is also very good when I use them at work. Sometimes I use them with no music just to block out sounds.
4 people found this helpful
Daniel T Bowman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Impressive sound and noise cancellation
The sound on these are excellent. They far surpass any earbuds I have used, and a definite step up over my old Aiwa and Sony over the ear headphones. The transparent mode is very nice for walking on the street so you feel aware of your surroundings, and the noise cancellation does a great job of almost silencing medium to high pitched notes, including the dreaded leaf blowers. Low pitched noises come through pretty clearly, but that’s not a huge deal from my experience. The quality and comfort is excellent as well, even with my fairly large noggin. For me, it’s worth the expense to get such an impressive product. I am already a huge fan of Soundcore items, and this is a another keeper for me.
One person found this helpful
Jeremy Silver –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good headphones
I’m a big fan of Anker products, and had a few pair of Soundcore earbuds, so I bought these to replace an old pair of Bose headphones to use at my computer. They easily paired with my phone and computer, and work well enough with both at the same time.My main complaint is fit and comfort: they are a bit large and are not very adjustable, sitting looser than I would like on my head. I am an older male with an average to somewhat larger head based on the hats I buy, so this came as quite a surprise. My Bose fit more tightly, keeping out unwanted sounds much better. For the price I guess I shouldn’t have expected a lot more, it is a bit disappointing.
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good quality, clunky user experience
The headphones are very good overall, especially for the price. There were just some minor things that bugged me such as when I changed from anc to transparency and back a voice announced the mode, which played over what I was listening to. I wouldn’t mind a little beep or chime but the voice was very disruptive. There were some other minor ux issues but if you don’t mind those things these headphones will give you the sound quality and experience of much more expensive headphones for a fraction of the price.
Michelle Baptiste –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best Bang For The Buck
I have always been a fan of Soundcore’s audio products and the Q45 is no exception.I had a previous set of Qs until the earpads disintegrated.Obviously, in its price-range, the ANC isn’t the best of the rest but it exceeds my needs. Bass, midrange and treble are excellent.My only qualm is that the headband isn’t padded enough and becomes uncomfortable after prolonged usage.Again, the price/performance is impossible to beat.
Morarji Parker –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for noise canceling
Honestly their great at noise cancelation but the bass isn’t high . Great for loud areas . Very comfortable . Bass just isn’t that high.
Vfuji –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best headphones ever
Honestly wish I found these a long time ago. I wear 2 hearing aids now, but wondered why I couldn’t hear before. Now with these headphones I don’t have to worry about hearing at all. The outside sound is completely blocked. Plus they are so light weight that they dont hurt my ears at all. My hearing aids hurt. These don’t. Love the case. It’s a good quality and easy to figure our for this dinosaur. LolHands down, the best.
Chazz Summer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the money
These are not over the top sound but good for $100. Maybe best in class at this price point. If you are looking for best sound, you are going to have to try some from $300-$1,000. I am into perfect sound and will think about that costly upgrade in the future
Jaclyn –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but sits loose on small heads
So far the sound quality and NC is good, but just a warning to adults with a tiny baby head like myself that it sits a little loose even on the tightest setting. Not sure yet if this will effect the Noise Cancelling once I’m on a plane.
Daylon Farias –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Headphones for $100
I’ve been using Soundcore products for 6 years now and their products always last me a long time. My previous pair of headphones were the Q20s which I gave to my brother once I bought the Q45s last year. I would say these were definitely worth the upgrade since ANC, Sound Quality and Comfort improved. I’m glad I got these rather than spending 3-4x more for the Sony XM5s.
Andrés Triana Montoya –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excelente sonido
Muy buena calidad en sus materiales, la calidad del sonido es muy superior y con cable el sonido es de muy buena fidelidad
adam rodriguez –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the money
Headphones sound really good, doesnt hurt my ears when used for extended periods of time, battery life is amazing , mic & audio seems clear when taking phone calls
Joseph –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! What a great value!
I recently sold my AirPods Max, sick of the lightning port, and they are simply too heavy. I also just purchased the Bose quiet comfort ultras. I didn’t feel the Bose ultras were worth the price so I ordered these. I can honestly say that these sound absolutely fantastic, the build quality is just as good as the Bose. Transparency is great too. I will admit the Bose and the AirPods Max do have better noise canceling but these are definitely good enough for the price. I could not be happier for $150.
Adilet –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Too big
I really liked the headphone, it has very good anc and sound quality. The material and it’s bag also very good. The only drawback for me was it is little bit heavy and too big for my head.
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Kndle Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Big value for little Money
I did my homework and read many reviews and videos on the Q45’sThey are Great Value and quality throughout construction and the app is very convenient for personalization for different tastes in MusicThe Sound is unbelievableI highly recommend these headphones over the 3 and 4 hundred dollar onesGreat job Soundcore keep up the good work
2 people found this helpful
Ismael Pérez –
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING HEADPHONES
This Headphones are simply AMAZING,,the sound is Excellent and the ANC is SUPERB.Definitely recommend.
DJ –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great quality as usual for Anker
Comfortable for my ears and fairly lightweight.Great sound and ANC. At the 99$ sale price a great deal. 👍🏼
VD –
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good
used to have a 2x priced sony. Feels the same
Sierra Baber –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good headphones at a decent price
I have had my headphones for about half a year now and when I tell you they get used daily I mean that. They can take a beating, but I would still be gentle with them just to protect your investment. They are flexible, so big noggin people like me can wear them. I clean the headphones with Clorox wipes every now and then to keep it clean and the material and plastics handle it well.TO THE SOUNDThese babies will kick. I’ve bragged to my friends about them and they’ve all been impressed. I have never bought another brand of NC headphones because I’ve never owned a pair, but these work well enough that as long as they don’t break I won’t have to buy another pair. The bass is awesome, but to me could be better. The spacial sound is incredible, these things will have you looking behind you for someone/something and it’s just in the song.ALL IN ALL I would recommend these headphones especially for someone who wants NC headphones without killing their pockets.
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Ross Miller –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good headphones
The wife liked them as here Xmas gift
Frazy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
LDAC, Long Battery Life, Multipoint Connectivity, Bluetooth 5.3….
Talk about a product that can pretty much compete with the big boys! Sure it’s not perfect, but that’s why you’re paying this price point vs. Bose, Sony, etc (over $300-400). My first impressions are listed below after using it for flights, phone calls, Teams/Zoom calls, connected to TV audio, noise cancellation, etc.Pros:Long Battery Life – this thing is unreal for how long it lasts. I had it on from a flight, the uber ride home, and then connected it to the TV. It barely put like 10-15% dent (used for 4-5 hours).LDAC – In order to use this, you have to upgrade the firmware right out of the box. Once you complete all the firmware upgrades, then you can enable LDAC. Some people complain about the bass, but I found that once I used LDAC + adjusted the Sound Effects to soundcore Signature and toggle the BassUp, it was awesome!Multipoint – You have to turn off LDAC in order to use this feature. I paired it with my computer and my phone. The headphones seamlessly connected to both devices. I’m able to get phone calls/texts and listen to music on my computer. It’s actually really useful in my opinion.Cons:Comfort – This is really nit picky. They feel comfortable on my ears but I do wish that they would have put more padding where it wraps around your head.Microphone – I have used this for Teams/Zoom calls and haven’t had any complaints. When I was with the airport with my wife, I tested it out by calling her. She rated the microphone quality a 7/10 due to not being able to hear every single word I was saying. She could still hear some noise in the background, but that’s not that bad considering I asked her for a bottle of water and she made out what I said. So if you’re buying this strictly for calls/microphone/noise cancellation where you need it to work flawlessly, maybe look at the new Bose QC Ultra headphones. Otherwise, this product should work for all practical purposes.
15 people found this helpful
Christi –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Clean sound
The Soundcore Space q45 are real great sounding headphones, but seem to be designed to work best on portable devices such as smartphones and tablets. You must use the app to get the most out of the headphones. They didn’t sound good until I set them up in the android app. But once its set up, they sound great connected to any device you connect to. They don’t seem to like BT 4.0 on my older Windows10 PC as no sound comes through. They worked fine on the 2021 Mac Mini.
Susana Diaz –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost Perfect
The. sound quality is very good. The build quality is very good. They’re very comfortable, equal with Bose QC35/45. They don’t look horrible or super cool. Some negatives: no ear detection/pause on removal, the on/off button is slightly annoying to me. I came from Bose QC35, which have an on/off switch; it’s very easy to tell if the headphones are on because there is a physical switch and light. These Soundcores do not have a light that shows they are on. And the press and hold on/off button is not has fast or convenient as a switch. Hard to beat the value, and I would recommend.
Orlando Mireles –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Get the job done
So I’ve had these headphones for almost a year at this point and I got to say I’m pretty satisfied with my purchase. Have used them mainly whenever I travel and the noise-cancelling function is truly welcomed whenever you are on a flight. I even had a couple of babies sitting almost right behind on my last trip and, even though I would be lying if I said I didn’t hear them, it was not even noticeable over the audio of the movie I was watching. There are two major drawbacks to these headphones:- They are hot, and your ears will sweat on these, I guess it’s because they are noise canceling, but if you wear them in warm weather they might even become uncomfortable.- The audio quality when plugged in with the aux cable it’s absolute trash, but like airplane-free earphones kind of trash, I really don’t understand why but it’s really disappointing.Apart from that, and given the price, I think I would recommend these headphones.
TeaDragon –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Must do software updates to get sound quality
Edit to add: After using these for a while, they developed a terrible funky stench. I’ve never had this with any other headphones, on-ear or over-ear. There is really no air flow at all, and just going for walks puddles up the sweat in there, which these materials seem to have no resistance to. These headphones still sound great, still work great, but I find myself not using them, because after a little while that horrible smell comes back and becomes unbearable. So, warning, if you are going to walk around with these in the summer, look for other options.Quick edit to add: These headphones intensely stink of chemical/plastic smell out of the box. After 4 days, they no longer make the entire room stink, but they still stink if you put them on your head or sniff them. Seems like it will air out _eventually_, but be aware. It’s intense and unpleasant.TL;DR: If losing multi-device connection and some battery life isn’t worth it to get good sound, then DO NOT buy these, as they aren’t for you.I had a set of UE 9000 headphones that lasted a decade before refusing to charge any batteries any longer. I tried some other form factors, but wanted to go back to a set of cans with large drivers for maximum sound quality. After 3 days, here’s an initial review.Terrible sound out of the box (but fixable):Taking the Soundcore Space Q45s out of the box and connecting to my Android phone, I was horrified by the terrible audio quality compared to the ancient APTX codec UE 9000 pair. I mean, crackling on mellow layered music like Enya. Static on the soft parts of other music. No matter what music player EQ I tried, it was just awful. I mean, just terrible in a shocking way. I couldn’t believe it could be worse sounding than my decade-old bluetooth headphones after all of the rave reviews. Then I realized my phone’s Bluetooth connection to them was NOT using the LDAC codec I had expected, but AAC. Oh.Fixing the sound quality:Fixing this required installing the Soundcore app on the phone, then doing a firmware update multiple times (with multiple headphones reboots), then changing the setting in the app to enable “Preferred audio quality”. This then updates the firmware/settings in the device one _again_ and suddenly it’s like you have a different set of headphones! Really, you sacrifice the multiple device connection feature and some battery life, but it is worth it! I bought these hoping for Hi-Res music quality, and before these updates, I definitely did not have it. If losing multi-device connection and some battery life isn’t worth it to get good sound, then DO NOT buy these, as they aren’t for you.Call quality:People tell me I sound good and clear, but I find if I speak softly I sometimes need to repeat myself.Controls:Real buttons, hurray! Controls work well, but while you can skip tracks, there’s no built in way to fast forward or skip forward _within_ a song. You can replace the track skip with a fast forward type action inside the settings of some individual apps. Not having this built into the heaphone controls is one real weakness of the Space Q45.Ergonomics:I’m accustomed to large cans. The UE9000 pair were far heavier than these (more metal). I wear an XL or 7 1/2 hat size, and these do work. The bottom of the cups come further down than any wired or wireless cans I’ve ever used. Just about to the bottom of my jaw joint. The band also sits further back on the top of the head than most, and the cups tilt forward. Takes some getting accustomed to. At first, I tried to wear them positioned more like other headphones, but this made my ears sore due to pressing the earlobes down. I think I have the positioning figured out, so time will tell. The cups also seem to be less deep, so that the center of the cups touch my ears a bit.Also, they will make your ears hot/sweaty more than some others.
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Fayetertot –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product w/awesome Customer Service
I’ve been an Anker/Soundcore fan since Anker first started selling on Amazon. The products never fail to amaze me. I listen to a lot of music and have several pair of over-the-ear ANC headphones, several generations of earbuds, the X600 Spatial Speaker, and my partner and I both hazve Wakey’s on our nightstands. (not to mention power cords and other accessories) Yes. I am a hard-core fan!Over the years, I’ve only had 1 or 2 warranty claims. They’ve always been handled well, with no hassle.My Q45s stopped charging a few weeks ago. After going through all of the troubleshooting steps, I was not able to resolve the problem. I called Customer Service and was cheerfully assisted by Justin. He quickly got my info and a replacement pair is on the way.Seriously, though, I can’t say enough about these products. They are durable, dependable and sound better than my high end big name headphones (starts with a B) at 1/3 of the price.Keep making a superior product. Anker has my business for a lifetime.If you’re on the fence about any of their products, just go for it already. You won’t be disappointed!
3 people found this helpful
Hitendra Jain –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Bluetooth headphones with Long Battery Life, Multipoint Connectivity etc
These headphones are insanely comfortable, like really, really, comfortable. I have used them for hours and my ears still feel fine. No pain, no pressure.The battery is crazy, crazy, long. I have gone over a week without charging and I use them daily. The sound quality is outstanding for this price range and the ANC is good too. The first thing I noticed was the noise cancelling was much better, as well as the microphone for calling, and the transparency mode as well. They did remove the touch controls which I think is for the best since I was always accidentally switch modes on the Q35s and Everytime that happens the music cuts out while the headphones lady tells you what mode you are switching too, which is very annoying. Highly highly recommend to buy this product.
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Crystal –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect…
These headphones work well, I’ve used them in various settings at home, at work and outside during rigorous activities. I enjoy the physical buttons, being able to easily toggle through to ANC, Transparency and Normal. The audio feedback from the assistant is a plus, as sometimes I forget which mode I am in. My only gripe about these headphones is that the bass could be a bit more “punchy” and the ANC only truly works while listening to music or a show. I can still hear some voices and feedback while in ANC if nothing is playing. Other than that, I really love these headphones, for what their worth I believe you get a lot of bang for your buck. Sure as hell beats paying over half a grand for a pair of headphones that work the same. I’d buy them again and again for that reason alone! 😀
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Hwang LZ –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific ANC headphone -but not so much for first time users
Just to clarify – This would make a terrific headphones for those who had been wearing ANC headphones a long time, but for someone like me who hasn’t worn ANC headphones before and/or is sensitive to certain sound wave pressure, you might not be accustomed to wearing this, even when it’s on a “Normal mode”.But otherwise, I would definitely recommend this for those who are looking for a new ANC headphones mainly because it does give you three different modes (transparency, normal, and ANC – which not many headphones offer). The previous reviews are on-spot, so I’m not going into too much details. But I will emphasize some things here:1.) Only good for office/commute/traveling only as it does feel slightly loose when I look up and down, so this does not make a good fitness headphones in my opinion.1a.) General fit: [my head circumference is 21 inches] When I first tried it on, it does feel slightly loose but that’s because I have a small head. However, it does feel really comfortable around my ears.2.) Sound waves: This is my first time purchasing and wearing ANC headphones, so I was unaware that ANC uses specific sound waves to cancel out the background noise, so I did feel like a very mild “airplane pressure” and it did make me uncomfortable when I wear it for quite some time, even on the “Normal mode”. My mother was extremely sensitive to it as it she began to develop headaches and congestion after wearing it for a few minutes. So this is something to consider for people who are sensitive to certain sound waves. But she did agree that this was a wonderful headphone, but it just wasn’t suitable for her.Overall, this is really a good quality ANC headphones that I’ve owned so far esp at this pricing. So for those who are looking to save money on a good pair of ANC headphone that includes a travel case, this is the one.
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Anton Roney –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great value
I bought these headphones in blue and love the way they look. They certainly have served my purpose of noise canceling on airplane & movie audio. Since I don’t use them that often, I decided to invest in less expensive ones than the Bose (I previously used for 10+ years), they are a little bit heavier on your head than the Bose, but not overly noticeable and for just wearing them in five hour spurts for cross country plane rides, these are fine. My big complaint is the chemical smell and even though I have left the case wide open unzipped for many months now, the smell has not completely dissipated. Would I buy these again if I had it to do over? I’m not sure. I think the quality is fine, but I prefer the NO smell, slightly lighter weight & bulk of the previous top of the line Bose, but for twice the price? Given how seldom I use them, this is definitely a smarter investment. If you are using them daily for working remotely, I’d spring for the best.
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Josh L. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Impressive
Really surprised me but I own other Soundcore products mainly their speakers with the motion 300 which sound impressed me over bose/JBL brands for speakers. Now for the headphones it was a surprising experience also! I mean for the price being hundreds less than heavy hitters like Sony and Bose and Apple, I’d go for it for the price. Noise cancelling first off impressive but not top tier as the top 3 and I’ve tried them all and the same for transparency. But for those features, still decent enough and good value with the price. For sound, once again impressive but need to play with EQ, presets, and I recommend trying the hearID test to really pick out your sound and it came up with a great EQ curve to start and then tweak after. Multipoint connection is awesome and i think worked better than Bose and Sony for the multiple devices can all connect and play smoothly when switching and the others still had minor glitches in delay or having to stop playing on one to play on the other device but Soundcore got it figured out. Wired connection is nice as backup and not 100% sure if EQ is saved when wired. Not many cons besides the features that are less than the top brands but size of the headphones like the profile is wide with the earcups and we’ll see about build quality as others say it doesn’t last so I may come back to that. Other than that, a good budget option and my backup as I do have the new Bose QC Ultra as my main and did experience the Sony XM4 but not XM5 yet but that’s how I compared this to those brands.
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Dustin Don Klingebiel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sound core rocks!
I would considered myself a bit of an audio-file, and for the price point I don’t think these headphones can be beat. My roommate buys the expensive most expensive high end headphones available and I can’t tell much of a difference in sound quality if any. I am not doing a lot of direct sound comparisons or variable controlled listening experiments like some YouTube reviewers, so my opinion is completely annecdotal, and my be slightly biased since I have been buying anker products almost exclusively since they came onto the scene. As far as how they compare to the previous version Q35s I believe they have made some marked improvements overall. The sound quality is slightly better, but the first thing I noticed was the noise cancelling was much better, as well as the microphone for calling, and the transparency mode as well. They did remove the touch controls which I think is for the best since I was always accidentally switch modes on the Q35s and Everytime that happens the music cuts out while the headphones lady tells you what mode you are switching too, which is very annoying. The Q45s no longer attenuate the music when switching modes and you can barely hear the voice unless you have the volume low, and no more annoying “beap” When you hit max volume…. I’ll know I hit max volume when the volume no longer go’s up, thank you. If you like those kinds of features check out the space One by Anker, they are similar quality sound wise apparently. These are the best set so far and Anker keeps getting better with every new release. Also had the Q30s they were great at the time, but these are much much better. Finally I love the fit and padding on these much better than either of the previous versions. Just buy em, and don’t look back!
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Jay Marion –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best ANC I gave Found So Far
I wear headphones primarily for noise cancelling. These work well out of the box and the Soundcore app is great for fine tuning. They really cut down ambient noise significantly and have the least (Ear Suck) sensation when using maximum ANC settings. I used Q20’s before this and the ANC was good but the (Ear Suck) was bad especially whenlying down and the earphones pressed into the pillow. Space Q45 is the model I am discussing here and I would recommend them to a friend. The only downside is the full price cost is three times that of the Q20’s. To me it is worth it but for some people the Q20’s may be adequate, they have pretty fair ANC as well.
Martin Warford –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Happy With The Sound, Comfort And Options.
I took this out the box and put them on within mins of getting it and within a min I was disappointed and thought I made a mistake. They sounded awful. LOL But I pressed on and started adjusting the settings and now I love them. I’ve never liked streaming music, so 90% of my collection is on my phone and I use PowerAmp. I use it’s EQ settings and often also the ones with whatever Headphones or IEMs I use…it works for me. Anyway I’m no audiophile but the Q45’s sound great to me . Who says the bass lacking? Not me, hell I need to tone it down often. The mids and highs are good to me also?The Soundcore App is very easy and useful for these and also my Liberty Pro earbudsThe Noice cancelation is good. Transparency is good, maybe too good as I hear stuff from outside or from the front of the house which can be good and bad. LolThe fit is good…mostly. They feel real comfortable, I have them on for hours everyday with no discomfort. I sleep with them on, and again no discomfort. The ear cushions are plush and soft. The only complaint is the headphones will fall off if I bend over too far or tilt my head much. And I have them on the smallest setting.These are loud and they leak a lot. I often see people bobbimg their heads to the music I’m playing. 😁But overall a great purchase. I give them a 4.4
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Joss13 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Everything is good, but…
Took these headphones after a small research for noise cancelling comfortable headphones that are not dying in 2 hours on battery like ones I had before.This model is almost perfect if we talk about comfort, battery life (it’s really nearly 2 days on full charge), sound quality, design (they’re folding and very compact, and packaging box is cute), materials are good.Except one single thing: they have very subtle but noticeable lag.So if you’re watching movies or youtube videos – they always will be out of sync.if you play games, you will have a feeling or “rubberband sound” where everything is delayed by approximately 0.1s. I know that’s probably some limitation of some “Bluetooth version 4.0” or such, but it doesn’t make the situation any better.Still, happy with them overally, they’re kind of indispensable if you’re traveling, let’s say, on airplane to completely isolate you from any noises around. Lag is literally the _only_ problem with them, everything else is perfect.
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Wayne-in-Seattle –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
I owned the Q30 for a year or so and bought these for myself when they were in sale and gave the Q30s to my son (win-win!)These are great. They sound good. The noise canceling is good but not good enough to completely eliminate an annoying co-workers voice in an open office setting. I’m not an audiophile, so I don’t notice any issues.Another review said there was an issue with delay when watching TV over Bluetooth. My experience is it’s fine but depends on the phone your using. I had an older phone I used the Roku app through and there was a noticable delay, but then bought a new phone and the issue was gone.
Dallas –
4.0 out of 5 stars
The truth
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
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Bella Harris –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Comfy and good for the price
The headphones are comfortable and look pretty good. They have a good weight and the sound and microphone work well. The app it pairs with gas a good selection of audio settings although the actual noise cancelling isn’t as customizable as I hoped, but it’s pretty good. It doesn’t block out a barking Yorkie but I can talk on the phone while washing dishes and the person on the other line won’t hear any of the water or clanging dishes. There is a lingering smell in the ear cups that it came with that I can’t quite figure out. It gets stronger after I wear them for a while but I also have very sensitive smell so I’m not sure it’s something everyone would be bothered by or even notice. It’s a chemical-type smell like sharpie, acrylic, mildly like a stink bug? They do fold up a little awkwardly in their case which is a little frustrating, as you’d expect the case it comes with to fit perfectly. Overall good quality for $100-150 range.
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RCasey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great set of wireless Bluetooth headphones – can pair to 2 devices at once
I use these to watch shows on my laptop and they sound good and are very comfortable as well. I listen for hours at a time and they have never ran out of power. I leave them connected to the Laptop when not in use so they can recharge for the next nights use. Another nice feature is I have them paired to my laptop for watching shows and also paired to my Pixel 7 Pro so I can answer a phone call if needed. The noise cancelling is more than adequate. Good buy overall!
John Ogburn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comfy to wear all day!
I’ve been using these headphones for a while now, and they’ve become an essential part of my daily routine. I wear them all day for work to help me focus, and the noise-canceling feature is truly a game-changer in that regard.One of the things I appreciate about these headphones is the balanced bass boost. It adds a nice depth to the audio without being overbearing or drowning out the other frequencies. It’s just the right touch to enhance the listening experience.However, I did notice that they might not be the best choice for outdoor use. While they excel in an indoor, controlled environment, they may not perform as well in noisy outdoor settings.One small gripe I have is with the case. It’s very plain in design, and I wish it was more compact. Additionally, I find that it doesn’t hold the accessories in place as securely as I’d like. It would be more convenient if everything stayed neatly organized within the case.Overall, these headphones are great for my work-from-home setup and provide excellent noise-canceling capabilities. However, there’s room for improvement in terms of their outdoor performance and the case’s design and organization.
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Chance Cannaday –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My dad loves these
Sound/Noise-Cancelling:So far, the noise cancelling is handling his line of work great. He works with heavy machinery so his hearings gotten worse over time, but he really likes how the audio sounds whilst also preventing too much audio in.Quality (TBD):As the build quality goes, we haven’t had it too terribly long. The hinges seem like an aluminum rod where is bends to allow for more compact storage. This comes with a hard case so if used it’ll probably last for a good while.Mic:Apparently not the best to his review, but this might be because we’ve yet to fully set up the headset via the app.
Austen –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for Sound Quality and Comfort
I bought these for the gym and my ceramics class and I couldn’t be more satisfied. The app allows you to find the right sound EQ for your ears and the bass is good. My only issues with these headphones are the clicky buttons and the song-switching control. The buttons make this product feel cheaper than it is but your mileage may vary. With other headphones, I’m used to double pressing to switch songs but on these, you have to hold the + Volume button for two seconds which feels a little slow. Overall, these are worth it for the price!
eNVythese –
5.0 out of 5 stars
These things bump!
Good highs, mids and lows. The accompanying app let’s you set an EQ to your liking. I like music with a lot of bass and these do the job very well. Could be a bit louder but it’s probably best they aren’t. They have enough volume as is. Definitely loud enough. The case that comes with it is nice. The headphones feel extremely well built and seem durable. They fit comfortably without sliding. I like how they fit over my ears. Over all I would recommend these to anybody who is looking for higher end headphones without breaking the bank. Just buy them already and thank me later.
Jazzyguy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
UNBELIEVABLE IN ITS PRICE CLASS
I have a bit of a headphone addiction and had been eying these beauties for several months before purchasing them. When they came along during Amazon’s Deal Days for $99, I could not pass them up. I believe that their normal price is around $149, and I have to say that, knowing what I now know after having tried these cans, I would have been just fine spending the extra money. The sound signature and noise cancelling are both roughly on par with my Sony WH1000 XM4’s, which were once my overall favorite headphones. The battery life and voice microphones are, in my opinion, both superior to the equivalent features on the Sony’s, which cost more than twice as much. If you’re on the fence about these, get off of it and pick them up, no matter what the current price is. You’ll be amazed, especially after you set up the sound signature just the way you like it in Anker’s amazing, full-featured app. You, like me, will have absolutely no regrets.
Jaime g –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buena relación costo benéfico
Unos audifonos que dan una calidad de audio impresionante con una batería de muy larga duración, se sienten de muy buenos materiales. Aunque si se sienten un poco tallados a nivel de las orejas.
Woody –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Head phone
The band was tight and uncomfortable.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty decent
Overall these headphones are living up to their promises. The app is fun to explore and is useful to create personalized sound for different genres of music or videos. Personally, they fall off my head if I move around too much, my head is tiny and I can rarely find headphones that can fit so no real issues here.
PHPH –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Needs audio transmitter for flights
Bought these for a long flight overseas. As I titled the review, make sure you purchase an audio transmitter THAT WORKS ON PLANES. the first transmitter I ordered, I did not read correctly, and it did not work on airplanes. Luckily I figured this out before my trip and was able to purchase the transmitter in the attached photo. Attaching the headphones to my phone was easy and before leaving I read the directions on the transmitter and was able to pair it to the headphones so when I was on the plane I just plugged the transmitter into the port under the entertainment system and it was flawless. Remember to slide the power button on the transmitter to on in order to have the audio play on your headphones, and if you then choose to use the headphones to listen to anything form your phone, you need to turn the transmitter off. And do not forget it in the plane. I downloaded the Soundcore app on my phone and played around with it to practically cancel out the loud whirring sound of the planes engines. It was great! No issues with the transmitter or headphones dying on an 8 hour flight. I hope this helps. So glad I made this purchase.
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Micah –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent buy
Purpose of these headphones for me was to use on treadmill and elliptical. Worked great, fit great, and was amazed with the sound quality.
Emily Graham –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comfortable!
Finally found a good headphone that doesn’t smoosh my ears and make it unbearable to wear. I love the noise cancellation feature.
EricEric –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy it!!! You will not regret it!!
Alright, I’m going to keep this short. First off, the pro. These things are insanely comfortable, like really, really, comfortable. I have used them for hours and my ears still feel fine. No pain, no pressure. Second, the battery is crazy, crazy, long. I have gone over a week without charging and I use them daily. Third, the sound quality is outstanding for this price range and the ANC is good too. The only little gimmick I might have for these are the case seems to be a little small so the headphones will fit a little weird. Personally, I kinda hope Soundcore would make beats like cases in the future, a lot easier to fold and store. Overall, outstanding headphones for this price range.
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Hoovie C –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great BUDGET headphones.
Great ANC and transparency modes for a BUDGET set of cans. Ear cups are comfy, but overall I find it a little tight for my large head. Normal sound stage could be better, but has eq mode that helps open them up. Could use a little more thump, but the bass is not lacking. Would recommend for when they are on sale.
Colorado –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Overall Good for the Price
These had an odd “mix” of quality and then not as quality as hoped. For a general durable and comfortable headphone – with great battery life and simple useful functional for an great price – go for it – overall the sound could be very nice at times – but when bringing in greater volume or complex arrangements- one frequency would drown out the other. The base sounded synthesized at times – and some of the mid-range is not responsive. As noted the sound tended to blend to center and become saturated in the mid-frequencies with more complex music. I use an equalizer to create greater sound distinction, but had trouble with distortion, even in small increments of equalization, and reduction of the preamp. They are not a particularly spacious sounding headphone. I have the Soundcore (Motion) and love them – for the price – though limited in sound capacity – you take one strength over another.
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mpilgrim –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best bluetooth headphones I’ve heard for the price range
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.
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userzero –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Satisfied… again
I bought the Q35 (wait for the Q40 review at bottom) a couple of years ago and ended up giving them to my son since he used them more than I did. I was very pleased with the quality build, aesthetics and of course sound. Once I updated the firmware through the Soundcore app, the quality difference was very, very noticeably improved. Also the app has sound presets and an EQ adjuster to set the bass/treble ratio to exactly what you want.So… I decided to get a new pair of wireless headphones for myself and noticed the Q40 is out. As soon as I got them I tried them out. Very tinny and 2-dimensional sounding out of the box. But of course I needed to update the firmware and the sound became very big and dynamic. With the Q40, the app includes a sound ear test like when you have your ear tested a the doctor. “Can you hear this sound?” Select yes or no. This took a good 5-6 minutes to complete, very thorough. There are also 23 EQ sound presets to get to where you want to be and can change between them mid-stream depending on what type of music, audio book or podcast you’re listening to. You can also create custom presets with the EQ slide adjuster. for $150.00 I’m very impressed with the Q40 and glad I bought them. Also has the latest Bluetooth 5.3 if that matters to you. The Q40 build like the Q35 is solid and not cheap-feeling with elegant design. Anyway, my son and I love our Soundcore headphones and I’m very happy and impressed with the Q40.
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Ken –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great, except I can’t listen to tweaters
I’m super disappointed. I had the Soundcore by Anker Life Q35 ANC Headphones. I liked them. ANC was great. and while stock they were a little bass boomy, they EQed out just fine. The only issue I had was at the 1-year point, the plastic it was made out of started falling apart. I had 3 pieces of the headset started chipping until it finally broke enough that I couldn’t wear them. I tried supergluing them, but they weren’t really stable on my head. Still sounded good though.Since I liked the Q35s so much, I decided to get the Q45s. I agonized over the Q45 vs the cheaper space One, but decided to get the Q45s when they were on sale and the Ones were not. When I got them they seemed like they were made better, so I would just be careful using them. Then I listened to them.The Q45s tweeters hurt my ears. I tried EQing the treble down and it just sounds muffled. I switched to the Q35s thinking I was just imagining things and the treble didn’t hurt at all. I tried turning the treble up and while it sounded like there was too much treble, it still didn’t hurt my ears. I couldn’t even use the Q45s. I returned them.
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Our Reviews and Stuff –
5.0 out of 5 stars
You will NOT find anything even as close to the quality, for the same price!!
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?
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Trisha –
5.0 out of 5 stars
UPDATE: Company made good, Very Pleased!
Update: I must give the highest accolades to Anker Soundcore Customer Service. Knowing that I had returned the 1st set of Q45 Space headphones because I had a sound problem, Customer Services personnel persisted in resolving my problem. Now with a new set of headphones that connected flawlessly WITH NO SOUND PROBLEMS AT ALL, I now have a set of Q45 Space Headphones that I can use on calls, class and conferences. Sound quality is clear on both ends of the conversation, headphones are very comfortable wearing; have worn 8 hours with only short break. At day’s end,. battery life, after 8 hours of wear, only went from high to medium. No charge needed during interim. Range let me go downstairs an out to the street still hearing through headphone with no interruptions. When taking breaks. Headsets hang comfortably around my neck, they are light enough to be worn with C3-C5 neck injury. NO ANC complaints. What I do miss is the touch button ANC change format that I experienced on the q35, these contain a button which is a bit more difficult to navigate when wearing. So far I am very pleased with the Q45 Space. Haven’t had time to enjoy music yet and play with all features.Old: Returned headphones. I use headphones for primarily for phone call use. First attempt call could not hear caller, switched iPhone to speaker to complete call. Second attempt yielded a screeching sound heard by caller and myself, again back to iPhone speaker to complete. Perplexed at quality because I owned the Q35’s that I really liked. The mic began failing on the Q35’s at approximately a year’s duration. Thought the Q45’s would be better. WRONG!Contacts with manufacturer largest complaint is that I would receive successive emails noting that prior emails had not been. I was still receiving “try this —“ and you haven’t responded subsequent to me emailing that the headphones had been returned. I finally combined all emails activity into one and sent it again reiterating that the headphones had been returned. Second is major complaint: when an item, new, is not working, please don’t send a litany of “try this”. The problem was the sound and app was properly installed.Re comparison of Q35 and Q45, can tell you ANC activation is better on Q35, requires only touch rather than Button hunt. Q35 instantly recognizes when headphones placed on, Q45 did not. Battery life (days) and sound excellent on Q35. Me: tempted to buy another Q35 but antsy about mic problems encountered.
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M. Kinn –
4.0 out of 5 stars
(updated impressions: Sound is much better wirelessly) Not very good sounding at all
Initial impressions are:ANC isn’t much of anything. Hard to tell the difference between off and on.Sound quality isn’t all that good in wireless mode in. When I first powered them on they required a firmware update. When I tried to turn on LDAC, they required another firmware update. And after subsequently enabling LDAC, I listened for a few minutes. The sound seemed better, but I didn’t listen long in wireless. I wanted to get to the wired mode…I plugged these into my FiiO Q11 DAC/amp connected to my laptop with Amazon Music UltraHD streaming and PC audio set to 32 bit, 192Kh (studio quality).Music seems like it’s just at the plane of the drivers rather than having a wide soundstage. Bass and especially sub bass doesn’t seem to be tightly controlled.Yeah, I just pulled up a song I’m very familiar with and the sound is flat and lifeless. Nevertheless, I’m going to see if burn-in will help…(updated impressions):After burn-in, the sound didn’t improve for wired mode so I shelved these Q45. However, I chose to pull them back out and use them in wireless mode and they do sound better.When I first unboxed them I listened to them in wireless mode only briefly to check out the ANC mainly. Wired mode is what I most interested in because of the purity of a wired sound. I gave that up after trying to make them sound better. Nevertheless, I decided to give them more listening time in wireless mode and am finding that they do sound better. The bass is not as muddy and the overall sound is clearer and crisper with a much better soundstage.Their good qualities are:Comfort – they have properly sized ear cups that fit my large ears wellBuild – they are built very well and feel premiumSound in wireless mode (Bluetooth) – using the LDAC codec, they are much better soundingPrice – they are priced well below other brands that offer the high quality build and constructionThe things not so good (very few)ANC – I still can’t tell much of a difference between on and off. There are cheaper headphones that provide much better ANCWired listening mode – Their overall sound is overwhelmed by muddy, bass that is not tightly controlledand their soundstage isn’t very goodIf you buy these, buy them for their wireless performance. Don’t for ANC or expect a quality wired performance
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Jeffrey Q. Huynh –
5.0 out of 5 stars
comes alive with an amp.
ANC performance is WAY better than space one and Q30/35 by a mile. So is sound qualityAs for actual sound quality, its on the narrow side(i’m used to open backs) width wise. Instrument seperation is there, very inoffensive sound and relatively balanced tonality. Punchy bass but does not dig ultra deep. Mids are a little recess and treble is there but nothing of the sound really stands out or shines, its just a “please everyone” sort of tuning.Volume is pretty bad, definitely not a Gym PR headphone as it slips off easy(i have a pretty big head) and worst of all best way to describe the volume on the Q45 is when compared to your typical decently loud headphone or IEM, imagine the slider stuck on 80% to prevent hearing loss levels of volume but you are actually maxed out on your phone. Very disappointing loudness with bluetooth or wired.HOWEVER. I have a qudelix 5k headphone amp. Plugged in and WOW this headphone absolutely comes alive. Even at similar volume levels you can hear deeper bass, more details in the highs and midrange is forward and lush. Crank it up and WOW every song is a banger, although i cant get higher than 80% on the qudelix without tapping out the driver. On 40% its already a tad louder than bluetooth so Its quite a lot of room left to go power wise to really get the max performance out of these headphones.for travel use the ANC bluetooth, however if you are at home or really want to do some serious music listening, GET A BLUETOOTH HEADPHONE AMP with this.