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Updated April 10, 2024·
If audio quality is your top priority, especially for music, and if you plan to use them mostly in quiet environments, the Sennheiser IE600 would be a better choice; however, keep in mind that they lack features like active noise cancelling and wireless connectivity. For those who travel frequently or want convenience like wireless use and active noise cancelling, the Soundcore Space Q45 might be more suitable, and they are also considerably less expensive. The Space Q45 also has better features for everyday use such as a longer battery life and app equalizer customization, but for critical listening and if budget allows, Sennheiser is superior in sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser IE600
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.1
The Sennheiser IE600 is very good for music, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is good.
Gaming
6.7
5.4
The Sennheiser IE600 is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Phone Calls
3.5
4.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Sennheiser IE600 are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
9.3
5.6
The Sennheiser IE600 is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser IE600 is good.
Battery
N/A
41.0 Hours
The Sennheiser IE600 does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$600
$130
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Sennheiser IE600 has a price of $600 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Sennheiser IE600 has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space Q45 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.4
5.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Sennheiser IE600 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Sennheiser IE600 and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser IE600 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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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