Anker Soundcore Q45 vs JBL Tune 770NC

The Q45 and Tune 770NC are well-matched on the fundamentals: both offer adaptive ANC, long battery life, foldable designs, app control, and multipoint. The differentiator is LDAC support on the Soundcore versus slight weight and comfort advantage on the JBL.

LDAC is the Soundcore Q45's defining feature. Sony introduced LDAC as a high-res Bluetooth codec in 2015, and it remains a meaningful differentiator for Android users on streaming platforms that offer lossless audio. The difference in perceived quality between LDAC and standard AAC is audible on tracks with fine detail — strings, acoustic instruments, complex mixes — but less apparent on compressed-sounding pop and hip-hop.

JBL's Pure Bass tuning is a real advantage for mainstream music genres. JBL calibrates its headphones for elevated bass and warm mids — a sound signature that works well for the majority of popular music without any EQ adjustments. The Q45's default tuning is flatter, which provides a more neutral base for EQ customization via the Soundcore app but requires more setup effort for casual listeners who don't want to tune their headphones.

Battery life is nearly equivalent — 40 versus 44 hours. Both support quick charge, though the Q45's 5-minute charge provides 4 hours versus the JBL's 2 hours. For most users this won't matter (both batteries are long enough to last multiple days), but the Q45's faster quick-charge rate is a practical edge.

Buy the Soundcore Q45 if you use Android, care about audio quality above average, and want LDAC plus deeper EQ control. Buy the JBL Tune 770NC if weight and comfort during long sessions matter more, or if you prefer JBL's warm bass tuning out of the box.