#8 Overall over-ear Updated 16 August 2026
Anker Soundcore Q45
Excellent ANC under €60
THE undig SCORE — 4 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
76
Out of 100
Key characteristics
Form
Over-ear, closedNoise cancel
Adaptive ANCBattery
30 hrsDriver
30 mm dynamicWeight
~250 gWireless
BT 5.3 · LDACMultipoint
2 devicesCharging
USB-C · fastHighlights
- ✓ Adaptive ANC at a fraction of the price
- ✓ 50hr battery — best in any price range
- ✓ Hi-Res Audio certified
- ✓ App with EQ and ANC level control
Our take
Genuinely impressive ANC and sound for under €60 — if you want wireless noise cancelling without spending €300+, start here.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Incredible value — ANC that rivals €200 headphones
- + 50hr battery is class-leading
- + Hi-Res Audio certified
- + Lightweight and foldable
Cons
- − ANC not comparable to premium options
- − Plastic build won't last like premium rivals
- − Microphone quality is average
Review sources
We aggregate scores from these sources. Each source is weighted by credibility tier.
R
RTINGS Lab · Tier A
Best Budget
77
W
Wirecutter Lab · Tier A
Budget Pick
72
T
Tom's Guide Lab · Tier A
76
T
T3 Expert · Tier B
74
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