Soundcore Life Q45 vs Skullcandy Hesh 360
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| Feature |  Soundcore Life Q45 |  Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 16,000 | KSh 17,500.00 |
| Drivers | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers | 40mm |
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth 5.3 and 3.5mm Aux Input |
| 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 100 Hours |
| Weight | 292g | 249g |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Skullcandy |
| Model | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) | Hesh 360 Wireless Headphones |
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 292g | 249g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 65 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) | Up to 100 Hours |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 10 minutes yields 8 hours of playback |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX | Bluetooth 5.3 and 3.5mm Aux Input |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Soundcore app | Skullcandy App (Custom 5-Band EQ, Presets) |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Catalogue name Life Q45; official product name Space Q45 (A3040); protective case; AUX | Stay-Aware mode; custom EQ; low-latency mode |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers | 40mm |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC, up to 98% reduction | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Five adjustable transparency levels | — |
| Microphones | 2 microphones with AI for calls | Clear Voice Smart Mic |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Wireless; HearID | Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode, Low Latency Audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Life Q45 | Skullcandy Hesh 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) headphones | Hesh 360 Wireless Headphones headphones/headset |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Audio Cable | AUX audio cable | N/A - wireless-only audio design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over/on-ear design | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design |
| Documentation | Documentation | User documentation |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C charging cable |