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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're considering the cost and value you get per dollar, the Soundcore Space Q45 might be the better pick as they are somewhat less expensive yet still deliver good overall sound quality and excellent active noise cancelling for a lower price, making them suitable for air travel and environments with a lot of background noise. On the other hand, if you are looking for slightly better build and sound quality, hardware button controls, and extended battery life, the JBL Live 770NC may justify the additional cost. Keep in mind that Soundcore offers superior portability due to being lighter and foldable, and they also support LDAC for high-resolution audio streaming, which JBL lacks. However, if you prioritize having a detachable cable and the option for wired listening, both models offer this feature. For workouts or physical activities, both are rated as fair, but neither are sweatproof certified. Consider what features and performance aspects align with your needs and preferences when making your choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
  • The JBL Live 770NC has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space Q45.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
  • The Soundcore Space Q45 has no clear advantages over the JBL Live 770NC.

Key differences

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Noise Reduction

7.0
Live 770NC
Space Q45
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 770NC is good.

Battery

76.0 Hours
Live 770NC
Space Q45
41.0 Hours
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.4
Live 770NC
Space Q45
7.1
The JBL Live 770NC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both good for music.

Gaming

5.6
Live 770NC
Space Q45
5.4
The JBL Live 770NC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live 770NC
Space Q45
4.9
The JBL Live 770NC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live 770NC
Space Q45
5.9
The JBL Live 770NC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

TV and Video

5.8
Live 770NC
Space Q45
5.6
The JBL Live 770NC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for TV and video.

Cost

$130
Live 770NC
Space Q45
$130
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.

Build Quality

8.0
Live 770NC
Space Q45
8.5
The Soundcore Space Q45 and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live 770NCSoundcore Space Q45
JBL Live 770NCSoundcore Space Q45

GENERAL

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

SOUND

Music Score
7.5/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105/10
Gaming Score
5.6/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/105.7/10
Exercise Score
6.1/106.2/10

PERFORMANCE

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

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
7/108.8/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
220 Grams294.8 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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 JBL

JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

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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