Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, release age, audio tech, and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Anker Soundcore Space Q45

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing. Target price: $142.

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Noise Cancelling

Discount onlyAdaptive ANC / LDAC

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.

Critic score80

Value signal100

Price$149.99

Release age3y 10m old

User score8.2

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Consensus

80/100

Release age

3y 10m old

Value signal

100/100