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Soundcore Space Q45 vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Soundcore Space Q45
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
70
89
Sound
6.0
8.5
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.0
Battery
9.2
9.5
Calls
6.4
7.5
Value
6.5
9.0
Price (USD)
$150
$130

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against Soundcore Space Q45 (2022). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. It also adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • Space Q452022
  • Wave Pro X20264 yr newer
What differsSpace Q45Wave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Space Q45Wave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$150
$130
HearWiki score
70
89
Released
2022
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
65 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
50 h
60 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
5 min → 4 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
-
Voice assistant
Siri
-
Weight
292 g
-
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Microphones
2
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-

What reviewers said

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X

The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
  • Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
  • Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
  • Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price

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

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