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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and exercise use, the Jabra Elite 4, being sweatproof and having a secure fit, is better suited. However, for longer battery life and better noise isolation, such as for air travel, the Soundcore Space Q45 headphones yield an advantage. The Jabra is optimal for calls and outdoor activities, while the Soundcore offers a virtual surround feature which can enhance your TV and video experience despite its lower overall scores in these categories. If you prefer not dealing with cables, the Jabra is fully wireless, whereas the Soundcore provides the option for a wired connection. Both accommodate music listening, but for extended use, the Soundcore has significantly longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- 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
6.6
7.1
The Soundcore Space Q45 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.8
4.9
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
5.9
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Battery
5.5 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$130
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space Q45 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.4
The Jabra Elite 4 and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
6.0
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jabra Elite 4 to be only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 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 | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.6 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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