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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K361 is more affordable and has superior overall sound quality, which makes it a better choice for critical listening. However, the Soundcore Space Q45 offers features like active noise cancelling and wireless connectivity, which make it more versatile for travel and everyday use. The Q45 also has a long battery life and is suitable for use during exercise, whereas the AKG K361 lacks these features. If microphone quality is important for calls or meetings, the Q45 has an integrated mic, unlike the AKG K361. Consider the AKG K361 for focused music listening in quiet environments and the Soundcore Space Q45 for general use, especially in noisy settings or on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
6.3/10
5.4/10
The AKG K361 is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Phone Calls
3.2/10
4.9/10
The Soundcore Space Q45 and AKG K361 are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
5.9/10
The Soundcore Space Q45 and AKG K361 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.6/10
The AKG K361 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
8.7/10
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
41.0 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
"The K361 retains much of what makes the K371 such a winner, though it has a leaner sound, and the build changes made to trim the price down are immediately apparent. Still, it’s another excellent offering from AKG, and other companies in this fight should either be very worried or quickly designing updates to their old models."
"The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 is a great pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones, and the $150 USD price tag only sweetens the deal. Unlike many mid-tier wireless headphones, the Q45 microphone system rejects quite a bit of background noise, making this a great work headset too."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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