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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize battery life and use your headphones primarily for music and calls, the Earfun Wave Pro stands out with its superior battery life and excellent ratings for both music and call quality. However, if you're looking for active noise cancelling to reduce ambient noise during travel or at work, the Soundcore Space Q45 has this feature, along with app customization options for sound and controls that the Earfun lacks. Both are similar in price and provide very good overall sound quality, but the Earfun Wave Pro's low latency mode also makes it suitable for gaming and TV. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
  • Excellent for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
  • The Soundcore Space Q45 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.

Key differences

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Gaming

8.7
Wave Pro
Space Q45
5.4
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.

Phone Calls

9.0
Wave Pro
Space Q45
4.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.1
Wave Pro
Space Q45
5.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.

TV and Video

8.0
Wave Pro
Space Q45
5.6
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.

Battery

80.0 Hours
Wave Pro
Space Q45
41.0 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.

Cost

$80
Wave Pro
Space Q45
$130
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The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.0
Wave Pro
Space Q45
7.1
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Earfun Wave Pro are both good for music.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Wave Pro
Space Q45
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Earfun Wave Pro are both very good for noise reduction.

Build Quality

8.5
Wave Pro
Space Q45
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and Soundcore Space Q45 both have very good build quality.

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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Earfun Wave ProSoundcore Space Q45
Earfun Wave ProSoundcore Space Q45

GENERAL

Price
$80
$130
Brand
EarfunSoundcore
Release Date
March 1, 2024August 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.1/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
9/105/10
Gaming Score
8.7/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
8/105.7/10
Exercise Score
6.3/106.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
80 Hours41 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
2 Hours1.8 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.3

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/108.8/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
NoYes
iOS App
NoYes
Mic Quality
8.5/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7.4/107.6/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
268 Grams294.8 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

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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."

Get a great deal on the Earfun Wave Pro or the Soundcore Space Q45

About Earfun

Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.

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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