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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer earbuds that are great for exercise and have good sound quality for music and podcasts, the Beats Fit Pro might be worth the extra cost. They're also optimized for Apple devices, offer active noise canceling, and are sweatproof, making them ideal for an active lifestyle. However, they have poorer soundstage, which could affect immersive experiences, and they aren't the best choice for calls and gaming due to lower mic quality and performance. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space Q45 headphones are significantly less expensive and offer good overall sound quality with a better soundstage, making them suitable for a more immersive listening experience. They come with a cable for wired listening and feature LDAC for high-quality audio over Bluetooth. They are also comfortable, have very good build quality, and excel in noise isolation, making them good for air travel. While they have an integrated mic, they don't perform as well for calls and gaming. If virtual surround is important to you, note that this feature is absent in the Space Q45. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
6.3
4.9
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
5.9
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Battery
5.2 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$100
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $199 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $100.
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Key similarities
Music
6.9
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Space Q45 to be good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
4.9
5.4
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats Fit Pro are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Beats Fit Pro and Soundcore Space Q45 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
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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