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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless vs Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless
Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.8

Updated Feb 05, 2025 06:56 PM

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Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Picture
Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless Picture

Variants

  • WH-1000XM4 (Black)
  • WH-1000XM4 (Midnight Blue)
  • WH-1000XM4 (Silver)
  • Soundcore Space Q45 (Black)
  • Soundcore Space Q45 (Blue)
  • Soundcore Space Q45 (White)

Our Verdict

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless

Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless

The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better over-ears than the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless. The Sony are more comfortable and are better built. Their ANC system also blocks out significantly more ambient noise across the entire frequency spectrum and in different scenarios like offices and on a plane.

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