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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Soundcore Space Q45: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Soundcore Space Q45
HearWiki score
86
70
Sound
8.7
6.0
Noise cancelling
8.1
7.8
Battery
9.1
9.2
Calls
8.7
6.4
Value
8.6
6.5
Price (USD)
$120
$150

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against Soundcore Space Q45 (2022). The Soundcore Space Q45 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Pro Wireless20242 yr newer
  • Space Q452022
What differsPro WirelessSpace Q45

Platform

Top codec
SBC
LDAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Pro WirelessSpace Q45
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$150
HearWiki score
86
70
Released
2024
2022
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
50 mm driver
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
-
100 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Battery life
70 h
65 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
50 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
5 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Siri
Weight
310 g
292 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
2
2
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Soundcore Space Q45

The Soundcore Space Q45 is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that combines adaptive active noise cancellation with robust battery life, supporting high-resolution audio via LDAC. It offers a comfortable, foldable design with multipoint connectivity, making it a strong value pick for everyday listening, though its stability during movement and call quality in wind are less impressive. With up to 65 hours of playback (50 with ANC), it outlasts many pricier rivals while delivering solid, customizable sound.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, exceeding advertised claims in tests
  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
  • Con:Not stable during vigorous activity, may shift or fall off
  • Con:Call quality suffers in windy conditions
  • Con:Controls are button-based, which some may find clunky

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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