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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize portability, the JBL Live Buds 3 are earbuds that offer strong noise isolation, utility for exercise, air travel, and a smart charging case with a touch display for control, plus they are AC and sweatproof certified. However, if budget is a concern and you prefer over-ear headphones with a longer battery life and better suitability for air travel, the Soundcore Space Q45 might be a better fit. They have a virtual surround feature, but they aren't as well suited for calls and meetings. Neither are ideal for gaming or watching TV due to latency issues. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
  • Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Music

7.8
Live Buds 3
Space Q45
7.1
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space Q45 are both good for music, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.

Battery

10.0 Hours
Live Buds 3
Space Q45
41.0 Hours
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.

Cost

$216
Live Buds 3
Space Q45
$130
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The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.4
Live Buds 3
Space Q45
5.4
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Buds 3
Space Q45
4.9
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Buds 3
Space Q45
5.9
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Buds 3
Space Q45
5.6
The Soundcore Space Q45 and JBL Live Buds 3 are both poor for TV and video.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Buds 3
Space Q45
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 and JBL Live Buds 3 are both very good for noise reduction.

Build Quality

8.5
Live Buds 3
Space Q45
8.5
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Soundcore Space Q45 both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Buds 3Soundcore Space Q45
JBL Live Buds 3Soundcore Space Q45

GENERAL

Price
$216
$130
Brand
JBLSoundcore
Release Date
June 1, 2024August 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105/10
Gaming Score
5.4/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/105.7/10
Exercise Score
8.4/106.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
10 Hours41 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
2 Hours1.8 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.3
Case Battery Life
30N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/108.8/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 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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