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Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Soundcore Space Q45

What WH-1000XM5 does better (4) and where Space Q45 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony · 2022WH-1000XM5
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $210
vs
Soundcore Space Q45
Soundcore · 2022Space Q45
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
7.2Sound4.8
7.8Noise control & calls6.4
4.3Battery5.5
3.8Connectivity6.3

Why is WH-1000XM5 better than Space Q45?

  1. Lowest frequency4 Hz vs 20 Hz5×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Weight250 g vs 295 g+18%
  4. Charging time3.5 h vs 5 h+43%

Why is Space Q45 better than WH-1000XM5?

  1. Battery life40 h vs 50 h+25%
  2. Driver size30 mm vs 40 mm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM5≈ $2106.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size30 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency4 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life40 h50 h
Battery life with ANC30 h—
Charging time3.5 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
NFC pairingYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight250 g295 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Black, White, Blue
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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