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Updated January 10, 2024·
Given the significant price difference between the Soundcore Space Q45 and the Steelseries TUSQ, consider your primary use case for the earbuds or headphones. If you value noise cancellation, long battery life, and wireless connectivity, the Soundcore Space Q45 could be a better fit for everyday use and travel comfort. However, if you are more budget-conscious and are primarily using them for gaming or communication, the Steelseries TUSQ, with its included microphone and gaming-focused design, may be more suitable even though they may lack some of the advanced features and sound quality of the Soundcore Space Q45. Keep in mind the type of content you'll be consuming and whether you prioritize sound quality and features over affordability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ and Soundcore Space Q45 are both good for music, though the Steelseries TUSQ is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.4
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
4.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Steelseries TUSQ are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
7.3
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.7
6.0
The Soundcore Space Q45 is very good for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
41.0 Hours
N/A
The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$130
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Soundcore Space Q45 has a price of $130 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $40.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.2
The Steelseries TUSQ and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Space Q45 and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Space Q45 | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$130 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.8 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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.
About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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