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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro earbuds are a budget-friendly option that performs well for calls and meetings, exercise, and air travel, thanks to good noise isolation and a secure fit. They're convenient for Android and Apple users and offer sweatproof certification, but they lack support for lossless codecs and don't have low latency, making them less ideal for gaming and TV. The Soundcore Space Q45 headphones are more expensive but offer better overall sound quality, a slightly better soundstage, and more comfort. Suitable for long air travel due to exceptional noise isolation, they feature a foldable design for portability, support LDAC for high-quality audio streaming, and can be used wired or wirelessly. Both devices have a similar battery life, but the Outlier Pro has an advantage with wireless charging. If budget is a primary concern and you need sweatproof earbuds with a secure fit for exercise, go for the Outlier Pro. If you prefer superior sound, comfort, and LDAC support and don't mind spending more, the Space Q45 may be the right choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
5.9
7.1
The Soundcore Space Q45 is good for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
8.3
4.9
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9
5.9
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$45
$130
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $45 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space Q45 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Creative Labs Outlier Pro are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.6
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Creative Labs Outlier Pro are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Creative Labs Outlier Pro are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Creative Labs Outlier Pro and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Outlier Pro | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$45 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 45 | 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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.2 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Outlier Pro
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Forbes
Brad Moon | September 2022
"If you listen to music for extended periods such as commuting and work, and you hate having to pause to charge, give the Creative Outlier Pro wireless earbuds a try. You should be able to enjoy your tunes all day, or longer, without interruption."
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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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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