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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and prioritize bass performance and microphone quality for calls, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC could be a better choice. Both models offer active noise cancellation and over-ear closed design, but if extended listening sessions and superior handling of higher quality audio streams are important, the Soundcore Q45 edges out despite its extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space Q45.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Good for music
Key differences
Battery
23.0 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Soundcore Space Q45 has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.7
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Space Q45 to be good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
5.6
5.4
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.3
4.9
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Hesh ANC to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
5.6
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.7
8.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Soundcore Space Q45 are both very good for noise reduction.
Cost
$135
$130
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has a price of $135 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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How the Skullcandy Hesh ANC and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Hesh ANC | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$135 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2020 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 23 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.6 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 | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
Soundcore Space Q45
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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 Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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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