Experts recommend Sony WH-1000XM4 more than Anker Soundcore Space Q45
As of 20 Nov 2024, experts prefer Sony WH-1000XM4 over Anker Soundcore Space Q45, but both Headphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony WH-1000XM4 received 1 recommendation: from Rtings.com (29 Aug 2024). Anker Soundcore Space Q45 was also endorsed 1 times: by Rtings.com (29 Aug 2024). However, experts generally ranked Anker Soundcore Space Q45 lower than Sony WH-1000XM4 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  | WIRED  | CNET  | Wirecutter  | PCMag  | T3  | Rtings.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | N/A | $348 |  Sony WH-1000XM4 The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for a premium audio experience. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| 21 | N/A | $150 |  Anker Soundcore Space Q45 The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 headphones are highly praised by experts for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a great choice for music lovers and frequent travelers. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Aug 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sony WH-1000XM4 as #2 and Anker Soundcore Space Q45 as #3
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Sony WH-1000XM4 Best Upper Mid-Range Bluetooth Headphones#3 out of 7 Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Best Mid-Range Wireless Bluetooth Headphones... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com
After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Sony WH-1000XM4 outranks Anker Soundcore Space Q45. This is not to say that Anker Soundcore Space Q45 is a bad option. Like Sony WH-1000XM4, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, in Nov 2024 neither Anker Soundcore Space Q45 nor Sony WH-1000XM4 were recommended by key experts who publish Wireless Headphones recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN | Tom's Guide | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends | WIRED | CNET | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | Rtings.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 |  Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - |
| 2 | - | $429 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $535 |  Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - | 9 | 8 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Technically Well | 94 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by Review Geek | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by TechRadar | 100 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by soundsightheadphones.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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