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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats EP are wired on-ear headphones with a more immersive sound and better suitability for music listening. However, they lack a microphone for calls and are not as comfortable for long durations as the Soundcore Space Q45. The Space Q45 are wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling, longer battery life, and are better for air travel due to higher noise isolation. They also have an app equalizer for sound customization and support LDAC for high-quality audio over Bluetooth. If price is a major factor and you prioritize music listening over convenience and features, the Beats EP might be the better choice. On the other hand, if you prefer wireless freedom, more features, and longer wearing comfort, the Soundcore Space Q45 could be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.1
7.1
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is good.
Gaming
6.3
5.4
The Beats EP is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.2
4.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
5.9
The Beats EP is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
5.6
The Beats EP is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
N/A
41.0 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$130
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats EP both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats EP and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats EP
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Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
Soundcore Space Q45
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Sound Guys
Riley Ballantyne | June 2023
"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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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