Would you buy a budget pair of noise-cancelling headphones over the big name competition?

Hi Mark and thank you for your review! I actually bought these q45 before I saw your review. And I totally agree with you. Since I am blind I want simple headphones, even though touch can work. But th Anker headphones just works, easy to pair with a good sound.

Just saw the video of xm5 review after 3 months and love your sincerity. The non bending and the case threw me off the 1st time. Now I'm lookin at ur other videos. Keep up the good work

Looking forward to your B&W PX7 S2 review!

A pair of headphones that accurately represent what the artist intended is what truly matters for me.

I have to say, I waited to make up my mind for more than 2 months and after buying xm, this video comes up.

Very Professional I just subbed! You're voice as well is very soft and mediating to listen too.

I really love the Sony XM series. They are just amazing. I got my XM3 on sale last year, and I spent around the same as the US price (which is a huge win, since I live in Brazil and everything here is double the price). Anyway, they're amazing when I want to focus more or when I'm traveling by plane, definitely my 2021 best purchase.

If you have an iPhone, I suggest messing with the music app equalizer. It will give the Q45 a better sound beyond what the soundcore app can give you. I definitely expected more from the considering the Liberty 4 NC sound great and the app even gives them way more sound options than they give the Q45.

it doesn’t seem like qc45’s stuck with you but i got a pair :) i love them also nice review!

The Sonys are almost perfect, but the plastic finish doesn't match the price. The inability to turn the earcups to both sides, extension of the earcups without locking and freedom in the joint even with new headphones. Fits perfectly on the head and ears. They have the best ANC and a great phone app. The B&W Px7 S2 don't have that great ANC or phone app. They make up for it with perfect materials and workmanship. But the sound is really a bit better and I like the physical control buttons even more. Tried Momentum 4 - sound comparable to Sony XM5, great materials and workmanship. Weaker application and little space for the ears. If the Sony XM5 were made like the Momentum 4 or B&W, they would be the best headphones in the world at this price point. So I ended up buying a B&W Px7 S2 and so far I'm very happy.

I am able to get the B&W PX7 at the same price as the XM4 for $229 USD ($100 cheaper than XM5 and $50 cheaper than SH M4). What do you think is best VALUE? I cannot justify the X5 for an extra $100 so the options are really just XM4, B&W and maybe SH M4 (for $50 more). Preferences by Priority: 1) Sound 2) ANC and Battery 3) EQ Features and Comfort 4) Size and Design NOTE: please reply quickly as Sale ends in just 2 Days (on 12/31/23).

But the sound of the b&w should be way better than the q45, can you give a detailed review of a compesiron of the b&w px7s2 vs q54

Ok. I’m getting it.

Love yours reviews always in point! 👌🏽

But saying the sound is enjoyable and not noticeable is not talking about the most important thing, the sound. It's a biased way to say it's worth the price, but I did not want an "it sounds good, and so do its comparisons", because that's like saying they sound the same WHEN They do NOT. I think plenty of listeners can tell the difference between the tuning, but plenty can't tell the difference between resolution and peaks and dips and imaging and technical abilities. I want to know why it sounds good and why it doesn't, even if brief. Well for all those like me or maybe even less so, and get annoyed at certain sounds and tonalities, you mostly get what you pay for for the q45, don't think it matches the xm5 at all in, when tuned the xm5 will sound better, however I guarantee there are issues with the q45 that you will care about. They are very harsh piercing and yet lacking of clarity in the upper end, they aren't producing their sound effortlessly. They sound not very natural, but you can get used to it. When comparing side by side to others, it gets worse. Don't get me wrong, the tuning for xm5 is not good either unless you are a bass head I guess; which then you are so extreme it's probably not enough. I have many subwoofers, I like a warm sound, but I don't like it muddied and stock xm5 sounds like that to me, even with some adjustments, it persists a little. The q45 are similar, but thin mids instead. The xm5 actually has more consistent sound and can be pleasant, though imaging is surprisingly good on q45's, not that it helps the unbalanced sound. If you are just slightly above the average, it will be noticeable, but you might still like it. I hear people prefer the q35, and that's probably because the sound is more natural by enough to be barely enjoyable if you are more sensitive, but still has problems being harsh and veiled, though not as bad. The q35 doesn't have ldac, so the q45 might still sound like higher quality sometimes, it depends on how sensitive you are. To me, q45 and q35 are disappointing, I genuinely prefer their p3i acoustic eq, than those headphones, by like a lot (though I use my own eq which is pretty different from that one even has more mids). I eq'd the headphones to no avail, nothing can save their unnatural sound to me. Oh, the q35 has a wider sound, so like it doesn't sound as odd.

Interesting how all the sponsored reviews on these headphones give glowing accounts of the item in question, comments like "overall they give a very good consumer pleasing sound" translated means they are slightly above average in this price range, not in any way amazing or outstanding as you will discover when you buy them and listen to them.

I own the px7 s2 for a week now. The sound signature i would describe as clear, good low end response (No heavy bass) and amazing audio separation. I can wear them for hours.

I got the Sennheiser ones, my second choice was Px7 s2. This has more neutral sound than my H95's which sound natural yet brighter. I'm wondering how the PX7 s2 sounds like because I'm enjoying the Sennheiser sound.

Great review, many thanks 🙏🙏🙏

Good review, I've just heard a sound comparison between the Sonys and Soundcore and preferred the soundcores , they sounded less condensed and were better for vocals and they rocked.

Excellent review.

Hi do you know if at that price, if there are headphones that have better audio quality? and also which headphones has the best audio quality between the q45 and the q35? (I listen to rap/edm/hip hop/drill). thank you hope to get an answer And good video.

And can connect to 2 devices! This is huge for me

I'm Love when reviewers mention and or play songs because it turns into an audio adventure on TIDAL For Me . . . THis WiLl bE my tesTiMony

Thanks Much !

Thanks Mark, when you said they were made by Anker I immediately expected quality and it seems like these deliver! Also our condolences on the loss of you Monarch. Queen Elizabeth was certainly an example of unfailing service to her people.

Mark can you do a review of the Soundcore Q45 and Soundcore Space One?

Great review 👏👏😎

Thanks for the review I was just looking at the Soundcore space series. Unfortunately the US coupon code is invalid.

I sold my xm3s to keep my q30s they sound way more clearer Sony have a more punchy bass but I'm more on sound

which is better than Sony Wh-xb910n and the JBL 660nc?? what would you pick for better sound quality...??

Are they flood for working out as far as comfort goes? Do they tend to fall?

Soundcore is a good company. I came across them in late 2021, and bought a pair of SoundCore Liberty Air 2 Pro's on a great sale. I decided to give them a try, thinking if they were not good enough I would just return them. The sound quality of the LA2P's plus the customizability of Soundcore's App make these a great pair of earbuds, so I ended up keeping them. Sorry for my shameless promotion for another Soundcore product, but for those of us who won't fork out obscene amounts of money for some of Apple's overpriced and over-hyped products, or want to have another brand worth considering besides Bose, Sony and some of the other big names in earbuds (which are overpriced as well), then Soundcore is a brand to consider. I also own a pair of Jabra Elite Active 75T's and I actually use the Liberty Air 2 Pro's more often than the Jabras.

I just got one. There is no comparison to sony. This is completely out of class. For 120$ ANC is decent, but sound could be better if soundcore want to make a name for itself

I am personally disappointed with the Q45. The sound is definitely improved over my Q30, but the bass and sub bass are terrible. Bland, delayed and hollow. In addition, the ANC degrades the sound quality, the support line promised to fix this in an update, but if the problem is hardware, they probably won't fix it. Sony XM3 are much better quality, even the JBL Tune 750NC, I hope something else can be done with an update.

Which 1 sounds best ? For those who weak at english listening.... waiting for ur replay buddy

The Q45 Have At least For Me Shown Themselves To Be Better Than XM5 Sound Quality Wise . I Listened To My My Q45 Wired Passively Powered Off With No Issue At All As Soon As I Got Them And The Sound Is Amazing Wired Powered Off . . . . . SoundCore Space Q45 My Take For Wired Passive Listening I'm Using ZFold3 To Hidizs S9 Pro DAC AMP DONGLE To Space Q45 And WOW AweSomeNess PerSoNiFied . The Q45 ANC is really good SoundCores best yet Right Up There With My XM3s . The Space Q45 sound while punchy is not as punchy as the Life Q35 In The Bass Department . The Bass Up Feature can't currently be used with Custom EQs So it's Pointless for my Uses . We Can Listen To These Wired Passively (Powered Off) And The Q45s Sound Absolutely Amazing This Way . The LDAC Sounds Really Good And Gives Wired Listening A Run For It's Money . We Lose Many Features Of The Life Q35 With The Space Q45 . Hopefully A Firmware Update(s) Will Give These Lost Functions To The Q45 . The Q45s Are Heavier With Much Less Cushioning On The Top Where As The Q35 Are Lighter With More Cushioning On Top So Comfort Goes To Q35 . Both Q35 And Q45 Have Excellent Sound With The Q45 Punching Hard And The Q35 Punching Harder . I Enjoy Them Both . Amazon Has Q35 111 Dollars With Discounts And Q45 129 dollars With Discounts . You Can Turn Up The Q45s Bass With Custom EQs But Nothing I've Done Has Made The Q45s As Punchy As The Q35s . For Most I Think You'll Be More Than Happy With The Q45s Bass . I Know I Am . A Blue Variant And A White Variant Are Said To Be Forthcoming So I'll Most Def Be Snagging Them In White .

just because headphones are stated to have a certain amount battery life does mean nothing

Hi, are these any good to do video conferencing? meeting etc ,

Is this dude some sort of Anker affiliate? I've owned the Q45 (originally bought them for £100 through an Amazon lightening deal). They were 'okay' but there's no way they compete with headphones like the XM5s.

I have the Q45 and the XM5's. The XM5's are definitely better.

Thanks

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I didn't like how you quickly glossed over the sound quality and ANC performance parts, especially when those two are probably the biggest factors people consider when buying a pair of wireless headphones. I feel like you spent more time comparing the build quality than sound quality and ANC combined. Of course your ears will get accustomed to a $100 headphone just like it would to a $500 headphone, and even if the $100 one may sound fantastic for its price, it's still worth mentioning that it's objectively worse.

I spent 2 weeks with the Sony XM4s and XM5s… they sounded great. I loved them. But, I had serious fatigue within 2 hours. The mesh is flat inside the cup and not deep enough. So unless your ear is flat, your ear touch’s it. This bothered me after a relatively short amount of time. The QC35/45’s mesh in the cup is angled. They are much better for long sessions… at least for me. That small change on a Sony set in the future… I’m in. For now, Bose QC45s it is.

When Are The White Q45s Coming

Did I miss something? What about the case?

I owned the Q45s. For £99 (current price on Amazon) they were 'okay' but the sound signature is very artificial, and unnatural and trying to EQ them is an exercise in futility. Similar to their TWS buds (I have a couple of them as well). Voice quality is noticeably poorer and trying to have a call outside / next to traffic is awful for the person on the other end as you sound like you're speaking under water (the ANC just can't filter or adjust well to changing external noises well). I ended up returning the Q45s after 3 weeks as I see them as a waste of £99 and cupboard space. The comparison here should be against headphones like the CH-710/910, not the flagship stuff.

"The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better over-ears than the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless. The Sony are more comfortable, better built, and have a more neutral overall sound profile, which some users may prefer. Their ANC system blocks out significantly more ambient noise too." - Rtings

How about px7s2 vs momentum 4

I'd take the Soundcores and £200 change, any day.

20% discount offer closed before you released the video!🤣

Can you dictate on your computer using these headphones?

After trying on and using a cheaper headphone, if it is really that good, i would buy it. But until now i always saw some kind of compromise in these cheaper headphones (after buying them) and also phones. Like okay it has the screen and the cpu of the flagship, but it doesnt have a good camera etc. Of course there is a Sony tax on the XM5 but there is a reason why it is said to be one of the best headphones. I sold it yesterday, because it was not comfortable for me, but the technology itself was really good. You should try the Sennheiser Momentum 4, i just bought it, it has 60 hours of playback time, Sony level anc, ambient is a little below Sony. The sound is really good and it is cheaper, it is "only" 350usd. I dont know why you are always empathizing that you hate touch controls, but on the Momentum 4 it is at least a 4x4 cm area, where you can touch and it is really responsive, on the XM3 it was a nightmare, but these new touch controls are really nice. I think it is a lot easier to touch that area, than trying to find a 2mmx10mm pause button, that you can only press while holding the headphone with your palm, otherwise you just push off the headset. The momentum 3 had this issue, after using it for a while i really missed the Sonys touch controls, and i am glad the momentum 4 has touch controls. Swiping and touching is a lot faster and easier, than searching and gripping the heaphone, then pressing the button. And while you can do easily 4 types of motion with touch, the buttons mostly work with double or triple press which again requires practice to use effectiely. If i eat for example, i dont have to use my fingers to get my headphone dirty, i can swipe with the back of my hand, there is a lot of potential in touch controls, years back i also hated them because lot of times they didnt work, but now they do. I am really curious, why dont you like these controls? The video was great btw, it is good to now that there are cheap good options, even if i dont buy them there is something i can recommend to my colleges or friends who doesnt want to spend a lot of money for heaphones.

I ReTurned My XM5s

Big boys always Big boy 👦Sony Always Top best

B&W win.. no doubt

Sir You have Wonderful voice

There isn't much difference in the sound of these three pairs... Behave....

Soundcore as good as the XM5s and PX7s? You just killed the credibility of your entire channel....