Anker Soundcore Space Q45 vs Sony WH-CH720N
Quick take: The Sony WH-CH720N costs $12 less; the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 lasts longer per charge (50 hrs).
| Spec | Anker Soundcore Space Q45 | Sony WH-CH720N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $88 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (10,000) | 4.4★ (17,000) |
| Type | Over-Ear Headphones | Over-Ear Headphones |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 50 hrs | 35 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | 5 min = 4 hrs | 3 min = 1 hr |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 30 mm |
| Weight | 292 g | 192 g |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Anker Soundcore Space Q45
- ✓50 hours with ANC on beats most $300 flagships
- ✓Three-stage adaptive ANC embarrasses pricier headphones on plane drone
- ✓LDAC and Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint included
- ✓Sturdier build and stronger low-end ANC than Space One
- ✓Frequent 40%-off deals drop it near $90
- ✓5-minute charge buys 4 hours
- ✗Heavier than it looks at 292 grams
- ✗Tight clamp on larger heads for the first weeks
- ✗Boomy V-shaped mid-bass needs app EQ to sort out
- ✗ANC adds ear pressure and hiss in silence
- ✗Mics merely okay for calls
Sony WH-CH720N
- ✓Flagship V1 processor ANC under $90 street
- ✓192 grams — among the lightest ANC over-ears made
- ✓Genuinely good low-rumble cancellation for the price
- ✓Multipoint, transparency, and app EQ included
- ✓3.5mm jack included, unlike the WH-CH520
- ✓All-day comfort people pick over the heavier XM5
- ✗Hollow-feeling plastic creaks when flexed
- ✗ANC only okay on voices and clatter, with some hiss
- ✗Loose bass and 30mm drivers need EQ to shine
- ✗Doesn't fold — only swivels flat
- ✗35-hour battery is fine, not class-leading