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Updated April 11, 2024·
If sound quality and noise cancellation are priorities for you, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones offer strong performance with excellent noise isolation and are also well-suited for air travel. However, they carry a premium price. The Soundcore Space Q45 are much less expensive and still provide good overall sound, but they aren't as strong in noise isolation or sound quality. Bose is better for a variety of uses, including TV and gaming due to its low latency, whereas the Soundcore may fall short for those applications. If budget is a constraint, Soundcore offers good value, but for the best experience in noise cancellation and sound, invest in the Bose. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- The Soundcore Space Q45 has no clear advantages over the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones.
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is good.
Gaming
9.3
5.4
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
5.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Battery
29.0 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$429
$130
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space Q45 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
4.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is very good.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
Soundcore Space Q45
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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