Soundcore Life Q45 vs Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones
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| Feature |  Soundcore Life Q45 |  Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 16,000 | KSh 15,800 |
| Drivers | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC, up to 98% reduction | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 65 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) | 100+ hours |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | No rated protection |
| Weight | 292g | 186g |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Marshall |
| Model | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) | Major V |
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Pitch Black |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 292g | 186g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 65 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) | 100+ hours |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 15 minutes provides 15 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | 3 hours |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Soundcore app | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m |
| Connector | — | 3.5mm input/output and USB-C charging |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Catalogue name Life Q45; official product name Space Q45 (A3040); protective case; AUX | Foldable design; battery preservation; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready |
| Voice Assistant | — | Device voice assistant via control knob |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC, up to 98% reduction | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Five adjustable transparency levels | No |
| Microphones | 2 microphones with AI for calls | Built-in microphone and remote |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Wireless; HearID | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 ohms |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical controls | Control knob and customizable M-button |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | No rated protection |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | On-ear cushions |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Marshall Major V On-Ear Wireless Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) headphones | Major V headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Audio Cable | AUX audio cable | 3.5mm audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over/on-ear design | N/A - on/over-ear design |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C charging cable |