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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 offer excellent portability, better overall sound quality, and are optimized for Apple devices, making them ideal if you frequently use Apple products. They also feature a Low Latency mode for smoother audio during gaming and video and exceptional active noise cancelling for travel and noisy environments. On the other hand, Soundcore Space Q45 headphones offer better battery life, a detachable cable for optional wired use, and are over-ear, usually providing better comfort for extended periods. They lack low latency support and are not as portable, but they might appeal to you for their superior battery life and lower price compared to Airpods Pro 2. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.4/10
5.4/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.8/10
4.9/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8/10
5.9/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.6/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$130
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$200
$250
$300
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space Q45 has very good build quality.
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Apple Airpods Pro 2 are both good for music.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Airpods Pro 2 to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is very good.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
"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 Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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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