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Updated April 11, 2024·
The JBL Tune Buds are great for those who prioritize portability, use during exercise, and air travel convenience due to their compact, sweatproof build and good noise isolation. They have a stemless earbud design, are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, and offer wireless charging, which can be a major convenience factor. However, they don't support a lossless codec, and their gaming, calls, and music performance are rated as fair or poor, suggesting they may not be the best choice for high-fidelity audio experiences or professional use.
On the other hand, the Soundcore Space Q45 headphones offer an over-ear form factor with active noise cancelling, making them excellent for air travel and situations where you want to block out ambient noise. They support LDAC for high-quality lossless audio, which can provide a better listening experience for music lovers. Additionally, their battery life significantly exceeds that of the JBL Tune Buds, and they come with a detachable cable, providing a wired listening option. They are also optimized for both Android and Apple, and can be folded for more compact storage. However, their larger size may make them less suitable for exercise and they lack the sweatproof rating of the JBL Tune Buds.
Ultimately, if you're seeking earbuds for an active lifestyle and you're on a budget, the JBL Tune Buds could be a good choice. If audio quality for music and long battery life are higher priorities and you don't mind spending a bit more, the Soundcore Space Q45 headphones might better meet your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune Buds
Good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
Good for music
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.2/10
7.1/10
The Soundcore Space Q45 is good for music, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.7/10
8.7/10
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Battery
10.4 Hours
41.0 Hours
The JBL Tune Buds has 10.4 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$130
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Tune Buds has a price of $50 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
"JBL’s Tune Buds stick with the company’s signature bass-heavy sound by default, but a quality in-app EQ lets you sculpt the audio to taste. These noise-cancelling true wireless earphones also mitigate environmental distractions fairly well for the price and offer good battery life. If you're specifically seeking bold, bass-tuned audio out of the box, the Tune Buds are worth a listen."
"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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