Soundcore Life Q45 vs Shokz OpenFit 2
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| Feature |  Soundcore Life Q45 |  Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 16,000 | KSh 25,000 |
| Drivers | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers | 17.3mm low-frequency driver + independent high-frequency driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC, up to 98% reduction | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 65 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) | Up to 11 hours; up to 48 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 292g | 9.4g per earbud; 53g case |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Shokz |
| Model | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) | OpenFit 2 |
| Announced | 2022 | January 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 292g | 9.4g per earbud; 53g case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 65 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) | Up to 11 hours; up to 48 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds 60 minutes; empty case 100 minutes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Soundcore app | Shokz app |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Catalogue name Life Q45; official product name Space Q45 (A3040); protective case; AUX | Find My Earbuds; Ultra-Soft Silicone 2.0 |
| Voice Assistant | — | Configurable through Shokz app |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers | 17.3mm low-frequency driver + independent high-frequency driver |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC, up to 98% reduction | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Five adjustable transparency levels | Open-ear situational awareness |
| Microphones | 2 microphones with AI for calls | 4 microphones (2 per earbud) with AI |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Wireless; HearID | DualBoost; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch 2.0 |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Extends total playtime to 48 hours with charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical controls | Physical multifunction buttons and optional touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | N/A - open-ear design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Shokz OpenFit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) headphones | OpenFit 2 earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | AUX audio cable | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over/on-ear design | N/A - open-ear design |
| Documentation | Documentation | User guide and legal/warranty documentation |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C cable |