Soundcore definitely won the noise cancellation and call quality but the music quality went to Sony by a lot. Sony sounded clean and natural while the q45 sounded like it has cheap drivers in it.
For me, it's comfort over sound.. As you can't listen long if the headset is uncomfortable.. So it's an easy win for sony for me, if you got the razer black shark v2 pro, I think it's the same in terms of comfort..
Solid comparison. Glad I found this as I just picked up the Sony on Christmas Eve. Q45 mids and highs are more pronounced in the tests. Soundcore definitely wins the value for $$ category. Would have been nice if Sony made them fold vs. laying flat for storage. Thx for testing!!
After listening to both sound clips I have to agree the song sounds better with the extra bass... the Q45s sound like it's coming from a old crispy radio set the Sony sounds more full and the bass compliments the guitar strings... I think it may be down to preference but, maybe the sound profile fits the song better after comparing the two I think I'm glad I stuck with my Sonys.
@@frankreynolds9930 naah .. i always pick bass/low at enough level and sound stage wide than crispy one .. but it only on open back headphone .. and i need to save my in ear while still keep bass/low .. so i choose closed back and a bit ANC and let go the sound stage .. coz im a move around person .. at least wh-ch720n has 360 reality audio or spatial 😄
I purchased the Space Q45 but they are too big for my head even at their smallest setting. How would you say the WH-CH720N compare? Can they get smaller than the Q45? Thanks!
I have the q35's and I think they sound phenomenal once EQ'ed. Only complaint is the pressure the band gives, they are way too lose(needs to be tighter, almost much tighter) and I prefer a more oval shaped cup rather than rounded. Other than that, for $99 bucks they sound killer. Idk if the 45's have the same driver in them or not... The q35's have great detail, great desperation, great bass, great highs. I can't complain about the quality of audio, especially when using an Amazon music or tidal music file.
the best review channel Ive ever witnessed so far!!! not just basing on his standards but also uses statistics based on let's say almost spot on tech. this guy is great!!!
This really is a great video, you can see the peak in the midrange of the q45 in the graph and hear it clearly. Too much mids gets fatiguing to the ear real quick
I got the sony wh-ch720n headphones, they are perfect to be honest with you, maybe soundcore q45 is better but they are still great for me, and i have been enjoying the sound quality of the headphones! (Also if ur a person who wants to hear super loud music, dont think sony headphones is for you)
Love your reviews, stumbled upon your channel a while ago and keep coming back to it whenever I need to see a review for a headphone or earbuds I do wish you’d give a rating for glasses comfort as this is a very rare thing to hear in regular reviews. Just a thought :)
Can you include a test with calls in ms teams in future and compare their mic noise cancelling and ability to adjust/turn off side tone and keep ANC on
Yes, this: ability to keep ANC on during a Teams call (and/or a phone call)! I recently purchased a used pair of Sony WF1000 XM4 earbuds, and while I’m satisfied overall, I’m surprised to see that ANC is always set to ”hearthrough” when I start a call! I can tap the ANC on in the app during a call, but it’s not at all as effective as it normally is. It seems that the mics are needed for voice pick-up, and can’t be used for ”full suppression” of the noise around me at the same time. None of the many RUclips reviews I’ve watched have noted this!
Yea i bought the q45s a few days ago and was shocked by the lack of bass, once you turn on the bass up options the "bucket" sound gets waaaay worse. I bought myself a pair of sony xb910 and will probably retunrn the 45s soon
@flaviokemmerer2306 All anker sounds excellent in Acoustic eq. Also bass heavy sound only sounds better in beginning. Then it feels muddy due to lack of details.
@@frankreynolds9930 yes that's very true. But for example on Sony headphones at least the sound stays pretty clean, even if it is on the bass heavy side. And i was negatively surprised by the Q45s cause I own other Anker speakers and they sound really good for the price, even having good bass. Maybe they just need more time to adjust to the headphones world
@@fleeviokmr I have q45 and as default its pretty average but on Acoustic eq, it sounds so much better. I also liked bass heavy headphones in the beginning but you will always want clarity after awhile.
@@frankreynolds9930 MAIN THING 1st = u cant get it all ‼️ .. thats THE BEAUTY of it, u see ?! .. u want sound stage, get an open back headphone .. u want crispy, but u cant get low/bass .. and flat audio tipe headphone is the best .. u can get all those things but not 10, only 7/8 .. minus, u cant use that headphone on noisy realm .. its simple tho .. just choose ur priority
Fantastic video man. I'm happy with my soundcore q45, so sticking with them as my all round cans. Once again well done with your videos, keep them coming.👍
aight I see nobody talking about this. the things is, I’ve recently ordered a pair of the 720n, right. And the anc button ain’t working at all n I’ve tried even resetting it to factory settings n still ,so if someone has or had this problem, please comment below 😭.
@@aaronloudnwireless yes as I think I mentioned before, I tweaked the vocals preset a little bit and it sounds equally good, if not better (because of that extra "puch" in the 720n) as my older Q30 (which I tweaked from some other video I found )
@@crvenom nope no connection issues, was 5 months till q30 broke. As for the Sony I am absolutely satisfied with the build quality, I have handled it a bit more roughly than my Q30 and it did not even crack. Plus it's soo light I often forget I'm wearing headphones. My only small problem is that because of my glasses nc gets a bit dampened :(
@@drishalballaney6590 no one else has mentioned connection issues with the soundcore so it must be my phone but the 720n has no issue with it. I do miss the ANC on the soundcore
I stumbled across this video randomly, and I dont know if this guy is trying to make q45 sound bad on purpose, but they sound nothing like that in real life. They are clear with a lot of space in the music and a warmer sound.
I own both of these headphones and would say the soundcore Q45 is a bit better overall. Build quality goes to the Soundcore Q45 it feels more premium. Sony CH720N feels more cheap but on the plus side they are lighter. The ANC is also better on the soundcore there's really no contest here. Sound quality I feel the Sonys edge ahead here but they both produce good audio. The Sonys sound better straight out of the box(for me at least) They sound more lively than the soundcore Q45. The soundcore is good but they can seem disappointing until you tinker with the EQ settings within the App.
The problem with Sony is the plastic is getting worse and worse. Helmets are fragile and break. I have 4 sony headphones and 3 are broken. The only one that resisted is the oldest wh h900
Let’s see if I’ll get annoyed if it’s better than my Q45… I think I’m satisfied enough with my Q45 after watching this video. My only gripe for it is the weight and clamp. The weight is very noticeable and the clamp at first can be tight. Great review!
Soundcore q45 not gonna lie are real uncomfortable for me though, only wearing for 10 minutes can already cause sweating, I can always feel the tight clamp of the headphones and the heavy af weight on my ears isnt helping. I think many reviewers prob forgot to mention the comfort is quite subjective, anyways I will be selling my q45 to get the 720n because lightweight is best honestly
@@youtubeuser258 I had the same complaint about the clamp force but what I did is I put the headphone over the box and the carrying case put together to stretch the headphone for a few days and I find it comfortable now. I dont sweat but the weight is def noticeable. Compared to the Sony's.
Everytime comfort over anything else will do for me, it’s really important to not feel pain from wearing these gadgets for longer times that’s why I choose over ear headphones instead of earbuds so Sony definitely is much better for me ❤
i went back and forth listening to the samples vs listening to the original song to find which matched better. both didnt match the original song. the Sony bass was too booming, but you could see potential in the sony that bringing down the bass slightly would fix it. the soundcore had the voice almost clipping as if you were listening through radio. so overall the sony has more potential to be the best with tuning. good review especially for the samples!
Good video but I want a pair purely for home use (definitely not for jogging or traveling) I live alone so (I believe it's referred to as leakage) won't be a problem, VERY unlikely to need it for phone use and no need for the noise cancelation, it still looks (and sounds) like Sony is the winner for me.
IDK I'll have to figure out where I can try the 720ns in person. I've found that the sound and ANC samples don't quite do the headphones justice. The space q45s have a really shrill treble that makes voices sound like they were recorded through a tin can, but the Sonys sound almost muffled by the bass. And it's not a case of the highs being too high, Grados are some of my favorite sounding headphones in some cases, but the highs just sound out of tune almost.
Return the q45's do to the fit was just not right, there was no curvature for ears and head. NoiSe cancelling was good. Returned the 720's do to poor noiSe cancelling, Sony has good fitment
Yes the soundcore does have the better ANC and I miss it. The pressure on the 720n is almost not noticeable with ANC on at least. I did noticed the ear vacuum feel with the soundcore but it was much better ANC.
I just detest the stock EQ on any soundcore product, they exaggerate the mids so much it becomes hollow sounding, like someone singing through a plastic cup
@@MrAkella33 You stated 'any soundcore product', a nonsensical claim on it's face given there's a ton of them spanning generations and styles. I highly doubt anyone has plotted them all. And _even then,_ a default graph does not account for responsiveness to EQ adjustment. So I have extensive personal experience across 5 products on multiple devices, and you appear to have a subset of default graphs and poor online 'sound samples'. Ok then lol 🤷♂️
I'm not gonna trust a battery bank company to be competent at making audio products, no one that takes audio and high end products seriously recommends anything soundcore related. I've owned the liberty 4s, and tried their other products. They were terrible and I have no reason to believe that their older models are anything revolutionary.
@@MrAkella33 So you've gone from making a blanket statement about products you don't know, to a non sequitur about varying product lines, to now comparing a budget brand to 'high end' audio? And all this in a thread wherein _the video is about low to mid tier budget bluetooth headphones?_ ok then lol 🤷♂
Hi there! I have a question. I’m autistic, and I have sensory processing issues, which includes issues with auditory sensitivity. Ive tried using a pair of non-electronic ear defenders, but I felt as if they sometimes blocked out too much noise. So, I’m looking into getting a pair of electronic headphones with adaptive/adjustable noise cancellation, so I can control how much noise is blocked out. I’m literally down to these two pairs, as they are the most budget friendly, while also having the best ratings. My question is, if I am planning on using these primarily for the adjustable noise cancellation feature, which one would you say is better?
I would personally say the Sonys just because they’re much lighter, more comfortable, and have less clamp. If you’re going to be wearing them for long periods of time to help with your auditory issues then it would be nice to have the more comfortable headphones. Also, the Sonys have better noise cancelling.
@irensaga561 Weird in what way? My Q20i are emanating some hissing noise,producing a pressure-like feeling,that makes me feel like it will suck my eardrums out. It especially happens in the NFC mode when no music is played.
@@TheChudoviste I’ve not tried the Q20, but the sucking feeling with ANC on is something I notice a lot on the Q30s, and the Q45s if the noise cancelling is turned up high to like 4 or 5. For me the Q45s were very good unless I moved around. On a train or bus, standing or sitting still, no worries. Hit a bump in the road or walk around then the ANC freaks out. The bass response goes all over the place.
@@OmarAFawzy I use the Sony’s on a bus and they do a pretty good job of removing low frequency rumbles. The noise cancelling is more powerful on the 45s, but I prefer the Sony for everything else.
Hi, congratulations, very interesting video. I would use the headphones above all to watch films and TV series. Which ones would you choose? A thousand thanks
My Sony XM3 I bought about 3 years ago just gave out. As in the battery refuses to charge. I have not mishandled it. Have cheap headphones that are older then it and were used more that still work fine. Im kind of done w Sony right now. Their build quality is questionable. 😢😅 Hoping these q45's will last me longer. Either way the sound quality and price tag comparatively are making it an easy decision.😅
My xm4 is 2 years old then the left hinge broke when I lifted them up from bed, never dropped or anything. Estimation from Sony ,$ 110+ + for a set of headbands replacement. I googled it and it’s known issue for xm4. 😢
Curious to know how this turned out. When I was reading owner reviews of the Q45s, there seemed to be a very consistent report that they crack and break because of the cheap plastic.
@@LutherFlannery I think you're referring to the Q30s...I have the Q45s and haven't heard anything about them breaking. I've certainly had no issues, but I'm easy on my stuff.
I really like Soundcore. I had two Q30s. Yes two. I had to return both because the plastic breaks so easily. Which is really dissapointing. And now I am here because I am wondering if a Sony will be a better long term commitment because the plastic will be more durable. Ug... Low quality plastic is a problem with Soundcore. Awesome sound. Awesome performance. But no use if I can't wear it because the one ear cup is dangling loose on cables 😑😑😑😒😒🙄🙄🙄
@@frankreynolds9930 It isn't even the bass that makes the Q35 the better sounding headphones. The Q35s in general have more natural sounding mids and treble.
Sound core q45 is the best $80 I have spent on a pair of cans. He is right about the cans being little small. Other than that, sound built quality everything else is much better.
My Q45 microphone is not working when trying to do video and voice recording on my iPhone and iPad. I tried recording using the Camera app, instagram, tiktok and voice memos but the mic from the iPhone and iPad picked up my voice and not the headphone mic itself. Is this normal?
I have purchased several Soundcore headphones. I have found the plastic on those headphones to be very sub-par. For example, the plastic on the Q30 headband cracked and broke apart not.long after purchase.The headband is now held together with black duct tape. Also, the ear cushions split and fall apart, replacements aren't any better.
It's the slider washer on the Q30 headband, mine broke too and I've only used it at home. They still work,however, are really comfortable (on the loose side) and sound great.
I've just got the Q45 here for a listening test. Nope, I don't like it! Too lifeless, almost tinny. Of course you can still get something out of them with an equalizer and for the price of the headphones that's OK, but I want a better result right from the start. The WH-CH720n are coming to the house for testing on Friday. I'm curious ...
i dont know how soundcore is but sony made a very fair and comfortable pair of headphones..i can nearly forget them.. And i prefer sony's anc from this sample . But i trully believe that sony has more bass in general.. I know her years. I am not the biggest fan of it , but doesnt really consern me .
I just got it yesterday. The sound quality is good for this price. The NC is at a good level but the material is not very good for me. ,It looks like the plastic of a cheap headphone. However, the sound quality and NC are satisfactory.
This comparison confirmed to me that Sony is the right one for me and I will buy a Sony headset. I liked the review. I gained a new subscriber. Thank you.
idk about you but the soundcore definitely loses in music by a lot, noise cancellation and call quality are just extra features anyways and the difference between them arent really huge, so id pick sony anytime
i dont know why soundcore space q45 is compared to sony wch520 they both are different type of Headphones In India sony 720n price about 10,000 and q45 price freaking 35,000 which is more than flagship sony's xm5 headphone i don't know how they can be of same segment
pricing in your country is broke then, in my country the Q45 cost $30 bucks less than Sony, even though the fact is it have better ANC and build quality, even sound, it basically compare more closely with the XB910n whole priced even cheaper than CH720n in most country
Just a humble note: Q35s are better than the Q45s. The Q45 somehow does worse when it comes to audio quality and app features. Don't ask me why Soundcore did this, it's just how it is.
No it doesn't. Q35 and older fans think better bass is better sound but it isn't. Q45 goes for neutral sound so more crisp and details compared to q35.
Both are worse since Q30 are just way better. Its like Q30 is the mistake they made 'suffering from success', and i remember they update it to having less feature.
@@frankreynolds9930 You have no clue what you're talking about. Sounding like something playing from a bucket does NOT sound more neutral or crips than what the q35 do. Yeah out of the box the q35 is bass-heavy, but the mids and treble have a more natural sound to them compared to what we get with the q45, and unlike the q45, they don't sound like they're being played from a bucket. It isn't just about 'Oh the q35 is more bass heavy and the q45 is not'. Its about how natural and even the rest of the spectrum is.
TBH, in this video the character the sound of Sony is better for me, but can Q45 sound can be tweak to the sound of Sony? i mean more bass like sony? because Q45 i think better in ANC and i want to have it.
so you compare an ldac with a non ldac headphone? Just by reading the comments I understand that most of the readers have no clue (for example: no, iphone doesnt support ldac). Maybe time for an update ?
Tried LDAC, APTX. Cant tell the difference against SBC and AAC. If you want better details or a real hi-res go wired earphones. Dont be fooled with these kind of gimmicks. It draws more power and the connection is unstable. Even the latency is intolerable.
I need clarification on the Anker Q45 & Sony WH-CH 720 due to the LDAC codec missing on Sony. I mostly listen to the rock genre; secondly, soft & music is everything to me. Would it make a big difference if I bought a 720 N for music despite missing the LDAC?
my Q30 broken after barely 2 yrs, thinking of getting WH-1000XM4 , but it's to pricey. Thinking of getting either Q35 or Q45 , can you compare Q35 or Q45 ? I have a pair of Soundcore Liberty Air 2 pro now btw.
Soundcore definitely won the noise cancellation and call quality but the music quality went to Sony by a lot. Sony sounded clean and natural while the q45 sounded like it has cheap drivers in it.
They don't sound like that in real life.
@@Bobboberson1234do they sound better?
They both sounded like my headphones 😃
Yeah, I have Q30 and they sound better, the Q45 definately wouldn't sound like that. @@Bobboberson1234
Update my dad has the Q45s and the quality is worse than my 3 year old Sony wf-1000 xm3s. Not by a lot but I expected better from a newer product
For me, it's comfort over sound.. As you can't listen long if the headset is uncomfortable.. So it's an easy win for sony for me, if you got the razer black shark v2 pro, I think it's the same in terms of comfort..
I liked the sound of the Sony WH-CH720N better.
Thanks for the great comparison.
I like that you are actually making useful measurements and provide samples. Your the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a sucker for bass so even sounding a bit more muddy the Sony wins to me. I love my Q30s doe I has a nice bass.
Ditto
In irl the both are the same , but soundcore are wayy better in noise cancelation
Solid comparison. Glad I found this as I just picked up the Sony on Christmas Eve. Q45 mids and highs are more pronounced in the tests. Soundcore definitely wins the value for $$ category. Would have been nice if Sony made them fold vs. laying flat for storage. Thx for testing!!
I’ve had my Q45’s for about two weeks now, very impressed with them 👍
Isn't the sound ruined when you move your head or jaw when noise cancelling is on? This is what I am experiencing with them.
@@Joe21665 it happened but not so serious...
@@Joe21665how is thr ANC.suppose if my roomate talks on the call inside the room will i atleast block most of it??
I've tested both, brought the Sony. Way better sound quality and noise cancellation.
How they are now do you recommend them for someone who is buying his first headphone?
Which one would you say has less audio leakage?
After listening to both sound clips I have to agree the song sounds better with the extra bass... the Q45s sound like it's coming from a old crispy radio set the Sony sounds more full and the bass compliments the guitar strings... I think it may be down to preference but, maybe the sound profile fits the song better after comparing the two I think I'm glad I stuck with my Sonys.
Most people are attracted to bass in the beginning but later start to appreciate the crispy and detail in less bass headphones.
@@frankreynolds9930biased opinion
@@frankreynolds9930 naah .. i always pick bass/low at enough level and sound stage wide than crispy one .. but it only on open back headphone .. and i need to save my in ear while still keep bass/low .. so i choose closed back and a bit ANC and let go the sound stage .. coz im a move around person .. at least wh-ch720n has 360 reality audio or spatial 😄
“Recommend to listen with headphones”
Me: I’m watching this because I don’t have headphones 😅
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I purchased the Space Q45 but they are too big for my head even at their smallest setting. How would you say the WH-CH720N compare? Can they get smaller than the Q45?
Thanks!
Hello. To all those complaining about the sound quality of the Q45's, have you activated the LDAC from within the app?
I have the q35's and I think they sound phenomenal once EQ'ed. Only complaint is the pressure the band gives, they are way too lose(needs to be tighter, almost much tighter) and I prefer a more oval shaped cup rather than rounded. Other than that, for $99 bucks they sound killer. Idk if the 45's have the same driver in them or not... The q35's have great detail, great desperation, great bass, great highs. I can't complain about the quality of audio, especially when using an Amazon music or tidal music file.
the best review channel Ive ever witnessed so far!!!
not just basing on his standards but also uses statistics based on let's say almost spot on tech.
this guy is great!!!
I like the look of the Sony's and it's about $10 cheaper right now
This really is a great video, you can see the peak in the midrange of the q45 in the graph and hear it clearly. Too much mids gets fatiguing to the ear real quick
I got the sony wh-ch720n headphones, they are perfect to be honest with you, maybe soundcore q45 is better but they are still great for me, and i have been enjoying the sound quality of the headphones! (Also if ur a person who wants to hear super loud music, dont think sony headphones is for you)
nice comparative, new suscriber from Spain
Compraste alguno de los 2 al final?
Love your reviews, stumbled upon your channel a while ago and keep coming back to it whenever I need to see a review for a headphone or earbuds
I do wish you’d give a rating for glasses comfort as this is a very rare thing to hear in regular reviews. Just a thought :)
Can you include a test with calls in ms teams in future and compare their mic noise cancelling and ability to adjust/turn off side tone and keep ANC on
Yes, this: ability to keep ANC on during a Teams call (and/or a phone call)! I recently purchased a used pair of Sony WF1000 XM4 earbuds, and while I’m satisfied overall, I’m surprised to see that ANC is always set to ”hearthrough” when I start a call! I can tap the ANC on in the app during a call, but it’s not at all as effective as it normally is. It seems that the mics are needed for voice pick-up, and can’t be used for ”full suppression” of the noise around me at the same time. None of the many RUclips reviews I’ve watched have noted this!
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I don’t know man, maybe is the testing, but the Sony sounded better. While the Q45 sounded like it was playing inside a bucket
Yea i bought the q45s a few days ago and was shocked by the lack of bass, once you turn on the bass up options the "bucket" sound gets waaaay worse. I bought myself a pair of sony xb910 and will probably retunrn the 45s soon
@flaviokemmerer2306 All anker sounds excellent in Acoustic eq. Also bass heavy sound only sounds better in beginning. Then it feels muddy due to lack of details.
@@frankreynolds9930 yes that's very true. But for example on Sony headphones at least the sound stays pretty clean, even if it is on the bass heavy side.
And i was negatively surprised by the Q45s cause I own other Anker speakers and they sound really good for the price, even having good bass.
Maybe they just need more time to adjust to the headphones world
@@fleeviokmr I have q45 and as default its pretty average but on Acoustic eq, it sounds so much better. I also liked bass heavy headphones in the beginning but you will always want clarity after awhile.
@@frankreynolds9930 MAIN THING 1st = u cant get it all ‼️ .. thats THE BEAUTY of it, u see ?! .. u want sound stage, get an open back headphone .. u want crispy, but u cant get low/bass .. and flat audio tipe headphone is the best .. u can get all those things but not 10, only 7/8 .. minus, u cant use that headphone on noisy realm .. its simple tho .. just choose ur priority
Fantastic video man. I'm happy with my soundcore q45, so sticking with them as my all round cans. Once again well done with your videos, keep them coming.👍
Are them comfortable? Some people says the diadem is slim
aight I see nobody talking about this. the things is, I’ve recently ordered a pair of the 720n, right. And the anc button ain’t working at all n I’ve tried even resetting it to factory settings n still ,so if someone has or had this problem, please comment below 😭.
Which are better, the soundspeats Space or the Sony 720n?
Sony but soundpeats have ridiculous battery life
Thanks to you i bought Space Q45 and i glad ive done the purchase.
Is the headphone sound clear?
In the vid the sound seems not to be very clear, are they different irl?
Soundcore q45 is 3times the price of Sony ch720n in India.
Sony for me.
Well, I bought the Sony last week because it was 128 versus the Soundcore at 150. Basically, your video suggests that I made the right decision.
Are there any connection problems? , I read a lot about them in reddit
@@shriharit6357 No connection problem for me.
Great review, thank you, I am following you from Saudi Arabia
Awesome, thank you!
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Sony sounds quality is better but call quality and NC goes to Q45, good review
Eneded up going for the 720n because 45 was sadly not available in my region, (after my Q30 broke)
Tbh I am fairly satisfied with the 720n overall
After tweaking the sound a little it sounds good too
@@aaronloudnwireless yes as I think I mentioned before, I tweaked the vocals preset a little bit and it sounds equally good, if not better (because of that extra "puch" in the 720n) as my older Q30 (which I tweaked from some other video I found )
Did you have any connection issues with your q30? How long did you have them before they broke?
@@crvenom nope no connection issues, was 5 months till q30 broke. As for the Sony I am absolutely satisfied with the build quality, I have handled it a bit more roughly than my Q30 and it did not even crack. Plus it's soo light I often forget I'm wearing headphones. My only small problem is that because of my glasses nc gets a bit dampened :(
@@drishalballaney6590 no one else has mentioned connection issues with the soundcore so it must be my phone but the 720n has no issue with it. I do miss the ANC on the soundcore
Sony is 70 Euro,
Anker is 125 Euro.
Which one do you buy?
Thanks from Türkiye.
Which one is better for glassware
Sony is half the price in most of the world. And when it comes to trickle down economy, sony definitely offers more.
I stumbled across this video randomly, and I dont know if this guy is trying to make q45 sound bad on purpose, but they sound nothing like that in real life. They are clear with a lot of space in the music and a warmer sound.
I own both of these headphones and would say the soundcore Q45 is a bit better overall. Build quality goes to the Soundcore Q45 it feels more premium. Sony CH720N feels more cheap but on the plus side they are lighter. The ANC is also better on the soundcore there's really no contest here. Sound quality I feel the Sonys edge ahead here but they both produce good audio. The Sonys sound better straight out of the box(for me at least) They sound more lively than the soundcore Q45. The soundcore is good but they can seem disappointing until you tinker with the EQ settings within the App.
Which one is best for overall sound quality for someone who will buy his first headphone for using in public transportation, reading, Gym
@@OmarAFawzy I would say the Sonys are better overall for sound quality.
Wich one has more bass ?
does the sound leak more on the sony? I have heard that it leaks a lot and am not sure about it
@@zii_lle My experience they will both leak sound if the volume is high enough. Not sure one is worse for this though.
The problem with Sony is the plastic is getting worse and worse. Helmets are fragile and break. I have 4 sony headphones and 3 are broken. The only one that resisted is the oldest wh h900
I have tested both... sony win this time. Sound is clear and clean. Comfortable to wear on long hours.
Let’s see if I’ll get annoyed if it’s better than my Q45…
I think I’m satisfied enough with my Q45 after watching this video. My only gripe for it is the weight and clamp. The weight is very noticeable and the clamp at first can be tight. Great review!
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Does it sound really like the samples?
@@bugraerenbulgay9080 It’s not exactly the same tbh. There are a few similarities but I find it to be much better sounding irl than the recordings.
Soundcore q45 not gonna lie are real uncomfortable for me though, only wearing for 10 minutes can already cause sweating, I can always feel the tight clamp of the headphones and the heavy af weight on my ears isnt helping. I think many reviewers prob forgot to mention the comfort is quite subjective, anyways I will be selling my q45 to get the 720n because lightweight is best honestly
@@youtubeuser258 I had the same complaint about the clamp force but what I did is I put the headphone over the box and the carrying case put together to stretch the headphone for a few days and I find it comfortable now. I dont sweat but the weight is def noticeable. Compared to the Sony's.
Everytime comfort over anything else will do for me, it’s really important to not feel pain from wearing these gadgets for longer times that’s why I choose over ear headphones instead of earbuds so Sony definitely is much better for me ❤
Which. Ones r better and which ones should I get?
i went back and forth listening to the samples vs listening to the original song to find which matched better. both didnt match the original song. the Sony bass was too booming, but you could see potential in the sony that bringing down the bass slightly would fix it. the soundcore had the voice almost clipping as if you were listening through radio. so overall the sony has more potential to be the best with tuning. good review especially for the samples!
I strongly believe sony would sell more headphones if they had better names.
Good video but I want a pair purely for home use (definitely not for jogging or traveling) I live alone so (I believe it's referred to as leakage) won't be a problem, VERY unlikely to need it for phone use and no need for the noise cancelation, it still looks (and sounds) like Sony is the winner for me.
Thanks, I just bought the Sony based on your review.
How they are and they overall sound quality??
@@OmarAFawzydid you bought them?
Aaron thank you so much for this vid. Gonna watch it till the end for real!
No problem! Thank you!
IDK I'll have to figure out where I can try the 720ns in person. I've found that the sound and ANC samples don't quite do the headphones justice. The space q45s have a really shrill treble that makes voices sound like they were recorded through a tin can, but the Sonys sound almost muffled by the bass. And it's not a case of the highs being too high, Grados are some of my favorite sounding headphones in some cases, but the highs just sound out of tune almost.
Return the q45's do to the fit was just not right, there was no curvature for ears and head. NoiSe cancelling was good.
Returned the 720's do to poor noiSe cancelling, Sony has good fitment
Yes the soundcore does have the better ANC and I miss it. The pressure on the 720n is almost not noticeable with ANC on at least. I did noticed the ear vacuum feel with the soundcore but it was much better ANC.
Can you make a comparison video with Sony WH-CH720N vs JBL Tune 760NC. trying to figureout which to buy
Same cannot decide
I just detest the stock EQ on any soundcore product, they exaggerate the mids so much it becomes hollow sounding, like someone singing through a plastic cup
Bold claim given how many soundcore products there are.
I own five and couldn't disagree more.
@@outermarker5801 graphs and measurements don’t lie, when compared to the rest they over exaggerate the sound to a nauseating degree
@@MrAkella33 You stated 'any soundcore product', a nonsensical claim on it's face given there's a ton of them spanning generations and styles.
I highly doubt anyone has plotted them all. And _even then,_ a default graph does not account for responsiveness to EQ adjustment.
So I have extensive personal experience across 5 products on multiple devices, and you appear to have a subset of default graphs and poor online 'sound samples'.
Ok then lol 🤷♂️
I'm not gonna trust a battery bank company to be competent at making audio products, no one that takes audio and high end products seriously recommends anything soundcore related.
I've owned the liberty 4s, and tried their other products. They were terrible and I have no reason to believe that their older models are anything revolutionary.
@@MrAkella33 So you've gone from making a blanket statement about products you don't know, to a non sequitur about varying product lines, to now comparing a budget brand to 'high end' audio?
And all this in a thread wherein _the video is about low to mid tier budget bluetooth headphones?_
ok then lol 🤷♂
What fan is that? Looks cool
The original Dyson
Hi there! I have a question. I’m autistic, and I have sensory processing issues, which includes issues with auditory sensitivity. Ive tried using a pair of non-electronic ear defenders, but I felt as if they sometimes blocked out too much noise. So, I’m looking into getting a pair of electronic headphones with adaptive/adjustable noise cancellation, so I can control how much noise is blocked out. I’m literally down to these two pairs, as they are the most budget friendly, while also having the best ratings.
My question is, if I am planning on using these primarily for the adjustable noise cancellation feature, which one would you say is better?
I'm in the exact same place as you, I really need some good ANC.
I would personally say the Sonys just because they’re much lighter, more comfortable, and have less clamp. If you’re going to be wearing them for long periods of time to help with your auditory issues then it would be nice to have the more comfortable headphones. Also, the Sonys have better noise cancelling.
I ended up buying the Q45, I'll post my take on it when it arrives.
@@King_Shoto I got the Q45 too! I’ve had them for a few months now and overall I like them, however they are a bit large.
@@King_Shotohow’s it go?
I recently sent my Q45s back and got the Sony 720s instead. The two main reasons were comfort and weird noise cancellation behaviour on the Q45s.
@irensaga561
Weird in what way?
My Q20i are emanating some hissing noise,producing a pressure-like feeling,that makes me feel like it will suck my eardrums out.
It especially happens in the NFC mode when no music is played.
@@TheChudoviste I’ve not tried the Q20, but the sucking feeling with ANC on is something I notice a lot on the Q30s, and the Q45s if the noise cancelling is turned up high to like 4 or 5.
For me the Q45s were very good unless I moved around. On a train or bus, standing or sitting still, no worries. Hit a bump in the road or walk around then the ANC freaks out. The bass response goes all over the place.
@@irensaga561 Thank you.
I wish you nice holidays.
Is sony good in public transportation and the sound quality overall it is better than q 45 plzz?
@@OmarAFawzy I use the Sony’s on a bus and they do a pretty good job of removing low frequency rumbles.
The noise cancelling is more powerful on the 45s, but I prefer the Sony for everything else.
hey bro , you can recommend me should choose ch570 or soundcore Q45 because i which need some listen music everyday.
Hi, congratulations, very interesting video.
I would use the headphones above all to watch films and TV series. Which ones would you choose?
A thousand thanks
My Sony XM3 I bought about 3 years ago just gave out. As in the battery refuses to charge. I have not mishandled it. Have cheap headphones that are older then it and were used more that still work fine. Im kind of done w Sony right now. Their build quality is questionable. 😢😅
Hoping these q45's will last me longer. Either way the sound quality and price tag comparatively are making it an easy decision.😅
My xm4 is 2 years old then the left hinge broke when I lifted them up from bed, never dropped or anything. Estimation from Sony ,$ 110+ + for a set of headbands replacement. I googled it and it’s known issue for xm4. 😢
Curious to know how this turned out. When I was reading owner reviews of the Q45s, there seemed to be a very consistent report that they crack and break because of the cheap plastic.
@@LutherFlannery I think you're referring to the Q30s...I have the Q45s and haven't heard anything about them breaking. I've certainly had no issues, but I'm easy on my stuff.
I really like Soundcore. I had two Q30s. Yes two. I had to return both because the plastic breaks so easily. Which is really dissapointing. And now I am here because I am wondering if a Sony will be a better long term commitment because the plastic will be more durable. Ug... Low quality plastic is a problem with Soundcore. Awesome sound. Awesome performance. But no use if I can't wear it because the one ear cup is dangling loose on cables 😑😑😑😒😒🙄🙄🙄
I want to get one of these for gaming, so I wont be using them with ANC. Which would you recommend for gaming, connected to the TV via bluetooth.
Should do the Q35 vs the Sony's, i have the Q35 and Q45's and the Q35's are better in every way by far except for ANC.
They better than the sony's in this video?
Bass heavy sound doesn't make q35 better than 45.
@@frankreynolds9930 It isn't even the bass that makes the Q35 the better sounding headphones. The Q35s in general have more natural sounding mids and treble.
Sound core q45 is the best $80 I have spent on a pair of cans.
He is right about the cans being little small.
Other than that, sound built quality everything else is much better.
Hi, are soundcore Q45 compatible with iPhone? That was a very good review!
Thanks! Yes it's compatible with iPhone.
isnt ladc not a thing in ios ?
@@aaronloudnwireless
My Q45 microphone is not working when trying to do video and voice recording on my iPhone and iPad. I tried recording using the Camera app, instagram, tiktok and voice memos but the mic from the iPhone and iPad picked up my voice and not the headphone mic itself. Is this normal?
Yes its normal
For me the main reason to choose for the Sony's is that these are so much more comfortable to wear.
I have purchased several Soundcore headphones. I have found the plastic on those headphones to be very sub-par. For example, the plastic on the Q30 headband cracked and broke apart not.long after purchase.The headband is now held together with black duct tape. Also, the ear cushions split and fall apart, replacements aren't any better.
It's the slider washer on the Q30 headband, mine broke too and I've only used it at home. They still work,however, are really comfortable (on the loose side) and sound great.
I've just got the Q45 here for a listening test. Nope, I don't like it! Too lifeless, almost tinny. Of course you can still get something out of them with an equalizer and for the price of the headphones that's OK, but I want a better result right from the start. The WH-CH720n are coming to the house for testing on Friday. I'm curious ...
Nice work 👏 👌🏾 👍🏾
Thank you this helps me decide if I should buy soundcore q45.
Nice content! Keep it up the good content!🔥🔥
i dont know how soundcore is but sony made a very fair and comfortable pair of headphones..i can nearly forget them.. And i prefer sony's anc from this sample . But i trully believe that sony has more bass in general.. I know her years. I am not the biggest fan of it , but doesnt really consern me .
IN TERMS OF BASS WHICH ONE IS BETTER?
Sony 720
Howabout the Wh720 vs the q30, they are similar price atm and I cant decide.
It is fairly competitive, but I would go Sony. I own the Q30,quality item, but the Sony 720 store demo sounded great.
I just got it yesterday. The sound quality is good for this price. The NC is at a good level but the material is not very good for me. ,It looks like the plastic of a cheap headphone. However, the sound quality and NC are satisfactory.
This comparison confirmed to me that Sony is the right one for me and I will buy a Sony headset. I liked the review. I gained a new subscriber. Thank you.
Sony now cost 80 Eur, while q45 - 140 Eur. I probably will choose Sony
From your sample i like the sound of the sonys so much more. The Soundcores sound a bit tinny and cheap. I'm relieved that i bought the sonys.
idk about you but the soundcore definitely loses in music by a lot, noise cancellation and call quality are just extra features anyways and the difference between them arent really huge, so id pick sony anytime
although sony emphasizes bass and has a bit recessed mid, it feels easier and better to listen. sound feels direct and soothing.
It's me or the Sony sound quality and call quality was much better 😅😅😅
Sony wins in sound. What can be more important than sound in the headphones?
i dont know why soundcore space q45 is compared to sony wch520
they both are different type of Headphones
In India sony 720n price about 10,000 and q45 price freaking 35,000 which is more than flagship sony's xm5 headphone
i don't know how they can be of same segment
pricing in your country is broke then, in my country the Q45 cost $30 bucks less than Sony, even though the fact is it have better ANC and build quality, even sound, it basically compare more closely with the XB910n whole priced even cheaper than CH720n in most country
In my country you can buy 3 q45 instead of 1 sony xm5 lmao
That's Very True brother? Did you buy Sony 720N ?
Just a humble note: Q35s are better than the Q45s. The Q45 somehow does worse when it comes to audio quality and app features. Don't ask me why Soundcore did this, it's just how it is.
No it doesn't. Q35 and older fans think better bass is better sound but it isn't. Q45 goes for neutral sound so more crisp and details compared to q35.
Both are worse since Q30 are just way better.
Its like Q30 is the mistake they made 'suffering from success', and i remember they update it to having less feature.
@@frankreynolds9930 You have no clue what you're talking about. Sounding like something playing from a bucket does NOT sound more neutral or crips than what the q35 do. Yeah out of the box the q35 is bass-heavy, but the mids and treble have a more natural sound to them compared to what we get with the q45, and unlike the q45, they don't sound like they're being played from a bucket. It isn't just about 'Oh the q35 is more bass heavy and the q45 is not'. Its about how natural and even the rest of the spectrum is.
I just got a Sony 720N today... And this is the first time I've used an over-ear headphone.
Q45 or XB910(with Aarons custom eq)??? Please
EXCELLENT VIDEO REVIEW.
👍👍😁😁😁👍👍
The sound test The Sony is more deep for my hearing, the base is the same for me
for the price around Sony WH-CH720N is there any other is better with bass and sound ?
Is there any other way to reset them. they turn on but won't connect.
for me sony is better for his good audio performance and in comfortable, using them for a long time.
Thank for comparing
Does sound cancellation work when connected via AUX?
My use is trans pacific flying.
I got a static noise when used wired to sony tv with anc on. Is this a broken device? ch720n
TBH, in this video the character the sound of Sony is better for me, but can Q45 sound can be tweak to the sound of Sony? i mean more bass like sony? because Q45 i think better in ANC and i want to have it.
Yes soundcores app has an 8 band equalizer for sound tuning.
so you compare an ldac with a non ldac headphone? Just by reading the comments I understand that most of the readers have no clue (for example: no, iphone doesnt support ldac). Maybe time for an update ?
Tried LDAC, APTX. Cant tell the difference against SBC and AAC. If you want better details or a real hi-res go wired earphones. Dont be fooled with these kind of gimmicks. It draws more power and the connection is unstable. Even the latency is intolerable.
I need clarification on the Anker Q45 & Sony WH-CH 720 due to the LDAC codec missing on Sony. I mostly listen to the rock genre; secondly, soft & music is everything to me. Would it make a big difference if I bought a 720 N for music despite missing the LDAC?
If you have the xb910's, would you mind doing a comparison between 720's vs xb910's ❓
Go to site and compare
my Q30 broken after barely 2 yrs, thinking of getting WH-1000XM4 , but it's to pricey. Thinking of getting either Q35 or Q45 , can you compare Q35 or Q45 ? I have a pair of Soundcore Liberty Air 2 pro now btw.
If you have good ears get q45 due to bigger drivers. Thing is that most people don't have good ears and don't care about hires music.
Edifier wh950 r better than Q35 or Q45.....
Have you tried JBL 770nc? How does it compare with these 2?
its a bit disturbing that majority of users dont know or dont use poweramp or GONEMAD for music customization.
日本人でレビューをしている人達でこのヘッドホンの音質にSONYより高得点をつけた人を見たことがない。どっちを信じればいいんだ？
Sony WH-CH720NB są cieplejsze do odsłuchu , dźwięk w Q45 jakby z pudełka