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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Solo 3 are older and typically less expensive, offering good build quality and long battery life, but they might not be as comfortable for long sessions compared to the Soundcore Space Q45. The Soundcore Q45 has more modern features like active noise cancelling, a longer cable, and an equalizer app for custom sound, along with slightly better comfort and noise isolation, justifying their higher price. The Q45's also foldable and possess better portability, making them a more versatile option for travel and daily use despite their higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space Q45.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.1
The Soundcore Space Q45 is good for music, while the Beats Solo 3 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Cost
$117
$130
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The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.7
4.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
5.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
41.5 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Beats Solo 3 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats Solo 3
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
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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