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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for headphones suitable for air travel and prefer a lighter option with a foldable design for easy storage, the JBL Tune 660NC might be better for you. However, if you're willing to spend a bit more for improved sound quality, superior comfort, and excellent active noise cancelling, the Soundcore Space Q45 is a solid choice. The Space Q45 also offers better battery life and an app for equalizer and control customization, which the JBL lacks. Neither is particularly suited for gaming or TV watching due to their poor performance in those areas, and if calls are a priority, both only offer fair microphone quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space Q45.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.1
7.1
The Soundcore Space Q45 is good for music, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Cost
$50
$130
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $50 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.4
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
4.9
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
5.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The Soundcore Space Q45 and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
42.0 Hours
41.0 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Soundcore Space Q45 and JBL Tune 660NC both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune 660NC | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 42 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 172 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JBL Tune 660NC
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SoundGuys
Chase Bernath | April 2023
"The JBL Tune 660NC is the best value you can get from a set of on-ear headphones. There's no companion app so you don't get many additional features, but everything the JBL Tune 660NC sets out to do, it does well. At this price, the JBL Tune 660NC is an easy recommendation for on-ear headphone lovers"
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 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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