Anker soundcore Space 2 vs Anker soundcore Space Q45

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Space 2 compared with Space Q45

	Anker soundcoreSpace 2	Anker soundcoreSpace Q45
Overview
Released
Released	April 2026	August 2022
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency mode
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Driver size
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Back
Back	Closed	Closed
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	SBC, AAC and LDAC	SBC, AAC and LDAC
Drivers
Drivers	40 mm double-layer diaphragm drivers with silk and metal-ceramic construction	40 mm double-layer diaphragm using silk and ceramic materials
Noise cancelling detail
Noise cancelling detail	Adaptive ANC 3.0 with four-stage low-frequency noise cancellation; Transparency mode; Normal mode can be added to the button cycle	Adaptive noise cancelling and five custom noise-cancelling levels in the maker FAQ; adjustable transparency
Audio features
Audio features	Hi-Res Audio in wired mode and LDAC on compatible Android devices; HearID hearing profile, 8-band EQ and presets. 3D Audio cannot run alongside LDAC; USB-C is charging only (SoundGuys)	LDAC on compatible Android devices, soundcore app equaliser and presets; maker FAQ excludes simultaneous LDAC and multipoint
Hearing health
Hearing health	Safe Volume monitoring and optional high-volume limit in the soundcore app	–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	Up to 50 hours	Up to 50 hours
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	ANC provides up to 50 hours with wearing detection off or 45 hours on; ANC with LDAC gives 40 or 35 hours respectively. ANC off gives 70 or 65 hours; Transparency gives 50 or 45 hours. Maker tests at 50% volume; other features can reduce playback	Up to 50 hours with ANC or 65 hours without it, tested by the maker at 60% volume. SoundGuys lists the release date as 25 August 2022
Charging case
Charging case	USB-C charging; full charge in about 2 hours	USB-C charging takes around two hours; headphones cannot be used while charging
Fast charging
Fast charging	A 5-minute charge provides up to 4 hours of playback	Maker specification table and FAQ give four hours of listening from five minutes of charging; its introductory paragraph instead says five hours
Design
Weight
Weight	264 g (better)	292 g
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	6.1	5.3
Two devices at once
Two devices at once	Yes	Yes
Headphone cable
Headphone cable	Yes	Yes
Controls
Controls	Physical power, volume, playback/call and NC buttons; configurable long-press action; optional wearing detection for automatic pause/resume	Physical playback, volume, power and NC buttons; no wearing detection or touch gestures (SoundGuys and Tom's Guide)
Microphones
Microphones	Three microphones with AI call-noise reduction	Two microphones with AI call-noise reduction
Fit and ear tips
Fit and ear tips	Folding construction, ergonomic headband and protein-leather ear cushions with slow-rebound memory foam; cloth travel pouch	Folding aluminium-alloy hinges and cushioned ear cups; maker weight is 292 g, while SoundGuys' review table lists 281 g
Works with
Works with	soundcore app for Android and iOS; Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or later; dual-device connection. Maker support contradicts itself on simultaneous LDAC and dual-device support, so that combination remains unconfirmed. AUX mode disables playback/volume buttons and built-in calls; NC control works while powered on	Bluetooth connection to two devices; AUX input is 3.5 mm (SoundGuys and Tom's Guide)
Colours
Colours	Jet Black, Linen White and Seafoam Green	Black, Blue and White; only Black was available at launch, according to Tom's Guide
In the box
In the box	Headphones, travel pouch, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C cable and quick start guide	Headphones, carrying case, USB-C charging cable, AUX cable and user guide (Tom's Guide)