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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

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Music

6.2
Tune Buds
Space Q45
7.1
The Soundcore Space Q45 is good for music, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.

Noise Reduction

6.7
Tune Buds
Space Q45
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.

Battery

10.4 Hours
Tune Buds
Space Q45
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
Tune Buds
Space Q45
$130
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The JBL Tune Buds has a price of $50 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

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

Phone Calls

4.9
Tune Buds
Space Q45
4.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.8
Tune Buds
Space Q45
5.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and JBL Tune Buds are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

TV and Video

6.1
Tune Buds
Space Q45
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Tune Buds to be only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.

Build Quality

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

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

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Tune BudsSoundcore Space Q45
JBL Tune BudsSoundcore Space Q45

GENERAL

Price
$50
$130
Brand
JBLSoundcore
Release Date
May 1, 2023August 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.3/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
4.9/105/10
Gaming Score
5.5/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
6.1/105.7/10
Exercise Score
7.6/106.2/10

PERFORMANCE

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

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
6.8/108.8/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
6/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
10.8 Grams294.8 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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JBL Tune Buds

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PC Mag

Tim Gideon | September 2023
"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."

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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