Which has better noise canceling?

The Space Q45. It has adaptive ANC with 5 levels and a Transport mode rated at 98% noise reduction. Hesh 540 owners often call its ANC the weak point.

Is the Space Q45 worth $50 more?

Only if you fly or commute in loud places and want LDAC. At $60.00 versus $109.96, the Hesh 540 covers battery, spatial audio and folding for less.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

They match: 50 hours with ANC on and 65 with it off. The Q45 charges faster, 5 minutes for 4 hours versus 10 minutes for 4 hours on the Hesh 540.

Which is better for gaming?

The Hesh 540. It has a low-latency mode, THX Spatial Audio and a 3.5mm aux cable for consoles. The Q45 has no low-latency mode listed.

Which is more comfortable?

Hard to call. The Q45 weighs 292 g, which is heavy for long wear. The Hesh 540 has soft-touch pads and folds, but its swivel is a reported break point.

Do both support multipoint?

Yes. Both use Bluetooth 5.3 and pair with two devices at once. The Hesh 540 adds Google Fast Pair.

Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC vs Anker Soundcore Space Q45

Buy the Hesh 540 ANC if price is the deciding factor: it is $60.00 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, and it folds, adds THX Spatial Audio and Mimi personal sound, and runs 50 hours with ANC on. Buy the Soundcore Space Q45 if you want stronger noise canceling and LDAC: it is $109.96 as of November 1, 2026, about $50 more. The Q45 rates higher with owners (4.3 vs 4.1), but the Hesh 540 is the better value at this gap.

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