Anker soundcore Space One vs Anker soundcore Space Q45

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Space One compared with Space Q45
Anker soundcoreSpace OneAnker soundcoreSpace Q45
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2023August 2022
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size40 mm40 mm
BackClosedClosed
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC and LDACSBC, AAC and LDAC
Lossless over USB-CNo–
Drivers40 mm customised dynamic drivers40 mm double-layer diaphragm using silk and ceramic materials
Noise cancelling detailAdaptive noise cancelling, adjustable noise cancelling and Transparency mode; Easy Chat lowers playback for conversationsAdaptive noise cancelling and five custom noise-cancelling levels in the maker FAQ; adjustable transparency
Audio featuresHearID hearing-based profile, presets and an 8-band equaliser; LDAC on compatible Android devices. SBC, AAC and Bluetooth 5.3 are specified by SoundGuys and Tom's Guide; USB-C does not carry audio (SoundGuys)LDAC on compatible Android devices, soundcore app equaliser and presets; maker FAQ excludes simultaneous LDAC and multipoint
Hearing healthSafe Volume monitoring and optional maximum volume limit in the soundcore app (SoundGuys and Tom's Guide)–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 40 hoursUp to 50 hours
Battery life detailUp to 40 hours with ANC or Transparency, or 55 hours in Normal mode; maker testing uses an iPhone at 50% volume. SoundGuys lists the first release month as August 2023Up 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 caseUSB-C charging; a cloth travel pouch rather than a hard carrying caseUSB-C charging takes around two hours; headphones cannot be used while charging
Fast chargingFive minutes of charging provides up to four hours of playback in Normal modeMaker specification table and FAQ give four hours of listening from five minutes of charging; its introductory paragraph instead says five hours
Design
Weight265 g (better)292 g
Bluetooth5.35.3
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsPhysical power, playback, volume and NC buttons; optional wearing detection is off by default. Call controls include mute and reject; NC double-press can activate BassUpPhysical playback, volume, power and NC buttons; no wearing detection or touch gestures (SoundGuys and Tom's Guide)
MicrophonesThree microphones with AI call-noise reductionTwo microphones with AI call-noise reduction
Fit and ear tipsFolding ear cups with 8-degree rotation in either direction and a soft headband; current maker weight is 265 g, while SoundGuys' review table gives 259 gFolding aluminium-alloy hinges and cushioned ear cups; maker weight is 292 g, while SoundGuys' review table lists 281 g
Water resistance detailThe maker does not describe the headphones as waterproof or sweatproof and publishes no IP rating–
Works withTwo-device Bluetooth connection, unavailable while using LDAC; Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or later. AUX disables Bluetooth and uses the classic EQ while powered on; wearing detection does not work over AUX, and the AUX cable has no microphoneBluetooth connection to two devices; AUX input is 3.5 mm (SoundGuys and Tom's Guide)
ColoursJet Black, Sky Blue, Latte Cream and Pink on the current UK maker pageBlack, Blue and White; only Black was available at launch, according to Tom's Guide
In the boxHeadphones, cloth pouch, USB-C charging cable and 3.5 mm AUX cable (SoundGuys)Headphones, carrying case, USB-C charging cable, AUX cable and user guide (Tom's Guide)

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