Home / Compare / Headphones / Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Soundcore Q45 Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Soundcore Q45 Premium vs budget ANC headphones. Can the Soundcore Q45 compete with the Sony XM5 at half the price?
Quick Winner
Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony XM5 is significantly better in ANC and sound quality. The Soundcore Q45 is a good budget option but not in the same league.
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Score Sony WH-1000XM5
4.7/5
★★★★★
Soundcore Q45
4.2/5
★★★★☆
Comparison Table Spec Sony WH-1000XM5 Soundcore Q45 Price $399 $99 ANC Excellent Good Battery 30 hours 50 hours Sound Excellent Good Build Premium Budget
Pros Pros Superior ANC Better sound quality Multipoint Bluetooth Premium build Pros Budget-friendly at $99 Good ANC for the price 50-hour battery life LDAC support Cons Cons ANC not as effective Lower build quality Basic app Who Wins? Budget under $100 Soundcore Q45 Best ANC needed Sony WH-1000XM5 Long battery priority Soundcore Q45 Audio quality priority Sony WH-1000XM5 FAQ Is the Soundcore Q45 good enough for work? Yes, for basic noise cancellation and calls, the Q45 is adequate. But the Sony XM5 is significantly better for noisy environments.
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