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Soundcore Space Q45 | Adaptive ANC | 40mm Drivers | LDAC | Long Battery Life

TL;DR

Soundcore Space Q45 (A3040): foldable Adaptive-ANC over-ear with LDAC Hi-Res on Android 8+, Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint, HearID + app EQ, 40mm dual-layer driver, and a hard carry case. Vendor cell 750 mAh × 3.7V ≈ 2.78 Wh (support.soundcore.com A3040 guide — physics from published capacity, not a teardown) — consistent with Soundcore's 65 h ANC-off / 50 h ANC-on claims. CairoVolt measured 60 h 45 min AAC ANC-OFF and 47 h 10 min AAC Adaptive-ANC-ON at 50% volume (Timer+, iPhone 15) — inside §7.5-B ±15%.
LDAC verified on Galaxy S24 via Soundcore App "Preferred audio quality" (990/660/330 kbps ladder visible). iPhone 15 falls back to AAC (iOS does not implement LDAC). LDAC ANC-OFF measured 51 h 20 min (−15.5% vs AAC path); LDAC Adaptive-ANC-ON 40 h 05 min — Soundcore warns LDAC raises power use. Multipoint and LDAC are mutually exclusive on this SKU (app warning when enabling LDAC with two devices paired).
ANC assessed QUALITATIVELY per §7.5-I / §11.3 — café / Ring Road microbus / Metro Line 3 / CAI T3 lounge HVAC proxy. Vendor "up to 98% noise reduction" stays a manufacturer lab claim; CairoVolt publishes no isolation dB. Full-unit weight 283.0 g on Kkmoon (Soundcore 292 g; SoundGuys independently weighed 281 g — NOT our figure). Hard case + fold-flat aluminum hinges verified.
Positioning (honest A/B): above Q20i (A3004 — hybrid ANC, soft pouch, no LDAC) and Q30 (A3028 — manual Transport/Indoor/Outdoor, SBC+AAC, hard case) on Adaptive ANC + LDAC + longer measured runtime; vs Space One (A3035 — Adaptive ANC + LDAC + soft pouch, ~265 g) Q45 trades a few grams of weight for a hard case and a larger vendor cell / longer stopwatch. Buy Q45 when you want Adaptive ANC + LDAC + crush-protect case; buy Space One when soft-pouch pack weight matters more; buy Q30 when hard case + manual modes matter more than LDAC.
NOT recalled — A3040 verified against anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov on 2026-07-24. Anker active recall set is power banks (A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689) and cables; CPSC 25-056 covers Soundcore A3102 / PowerConf A3302 speakers only — different product family. Airline note: the 1 Oct 2025 Emirates/Flydubai in-flight-USE ban covers POWER BANKS only — headphones with no separable spare battery are fine to wear in the cabin.

How this fits Egyptian use — deep dive (airlines · heat · electricity)

Q45 is the Egyptian Adaptive-ANC + LDAC over-ear with a hard case for buyers who want automatic cancellation depth, optional Hi-Res Wireless, and crush protection without AirPods Max money. Six Cairo scenarios where the Adaptive ANC / LDAC / case choice actually matters, plus the honesty tax. RIGHT FOR: (1) CAIRO METRO Line 2/3 daily (Shubra ↔ Attaba, Adly Mansour ↔ Malek Al-Saleh): sustained rail whine + pneumatic-brake hiss sit in the low-frequency band Adaptive ANC targets — in our Line 3 cabin listen, Adaptive ANC ON audibly lowered the rumble so 40–50% volume replaced the 70% "shouting over the train" habit. (2) MICROBUS / TOYOTA HIACE Mohandessin → Zayed on Ring Road: diesel drone at ~2,000 rpm is a continuous low tone — Adaptive ANC reduces it clearly; horn spikes still cut through (physics, not a defect). (3) CAFÉ near Ring Road (Costa/Beano/CILANTRO in Nasr City / Heliopolis / New Cairo): AC-vent hum + espresso grinder → Adaptive ANC removes the vent; Transparency (app levels) lets the barista call your name. (4) CAI → DXB / JED / IST flight (~3–4 h): cabin fan is the textbook ANC use-case; our 47 h 10 min AAC Adaptive-ANC-ON run covers ~12 one-way legs before a recharge; hard case protects the cups in checked/overhead chaos. (5) AUDIOPHILE AT HOME with Samsung S24/S24 Ultra on Tidal/Amazon Music HD: LDAC 990 kbps confirmed on our S24 bench — you hear the codec difference vs AAC on the same track; iPhone/Mac users stay on AAC and should not pay a premium solely for LDAC. (6) STUDENT / WFH dual-phone day: multipoint iPhone 15 + Galaxy S24 verified for call/media handoff — but exit LDAC first (app warns the two features conflict). WRONG FOR: (7) buyers who want "no sound at all" or a CairoVolt dB isolation number — we do not own an anechoic chamber (§11.3, §14); vendor "98%" stays vendor-stated. (8) pack-weight minimalists — Q45 measured 283 g vs Space One 264.7 g; Space One wins grams, loses the hard case. (9) all-day Adaptive ANC expecting the vendor 65 h figure — plan ~47 h with Adaptive ANC ON (AAC) or ~40 h with LDAC+ANC on our unit. (10) buyers who only need basic hybrid ANC and a soft pouch — Q20i usually costs less. HEAT: do NOT leave the unit on a Sahel / Red Sea parked-car dashboard in July (interior 60–70°C damages Li-ion; operating rating 0–45°C). ELECTRICITY: a full USB-C recharge (~2.1 Wh into the pack at the wall via FNB58) is well under 0.01 kWh — ~0.7–2 piastres on EgyptERA tariffs; energy cost is irrelevant; battery heat is not. Airline: Emirates/Flydubai 1 Oct 2025 in-flight-USE ban = power banks only — Q45 is fine to wear in the cabin.

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Prepared by the CairoVolt editorial team

“Soundcore Space Q45 combines adaptive ANC, 40mm drivers, LDAC support, multipoint Bluetooth and a wired input. Compare fit, source compatibility, manufacturer battery conditions and the live price before choosing it over another model.”

Product FAQs

How should I interpret the 98% ANC claim?

It is a manufacturer result under a stated method, not a promise for every frequency or environment. Fit, cushion seal, glasses and noise type change the result.

Q45 vs Q30 — what should I compare?

Compare the current model specifications, ANC controls, codec support, battery test conditions, fit, included accessories and live price.

Can I use the Q45 wired when the battery is low?

The model lists a 3.5mm input. Confirm the supplied cable and which functions remain available in wired mode.

How comfortable is the Q45 for long sessions?

Comfort is personal. Adjust the headband, check the cushion seal and take regular listening breaks.

Does the Q45 support LDAC on iPhone?

iPhone does not provide LDAC. Codec selection and available features depend on the source device and operating system.

What does the warranty cover?

Review the current warranty period, seller eligibility, exclusions and claim process shown for this listing; do not assume a fixed coverage list.

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Purchase Details

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Price: 4685 EGP

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Details

The Soundcore Space Q45 (A3040) is an over-ear Bluetooth headphone with manufacturer-listed adaptive noise cancellation, 40mm dual-layer drivers, LDAC support, multipoint connection, wired 3.5mm input and long battery-life figures under stated test conditions. Noise reduction, sound, microphone quality, fit and comfort vary with the listener, seal, source device, codec, environment and settings. Check the live price, package contents and current warranty terms before ordering.

Key points to verify:

40mm drivers: evaluate sound with your preferred source and EQ; tonal preference is subjective.
Adaptive ANC: the percentage is a manufacturer claim under a stated method, not a universal reduction in every environment.
Battery: listed hours and fast-charge examples vary with volume, codec, ANC, calls and temperature.
LDAC: requires a compatible source and settings; iPhone does not provide LDAC.
Fit and comfort: head shape, glasses and cushion seal affect both comfort and ANC.
Current listing: check the live price, stock and applicable service terms.

How to verify this model before buying

For model A3040, compare Bluetooth version, supported codecs, battery test conditions, controls, ports and package contents with the unit and current manufacturer documentation. General listening and compatibility examples are not measurements of your unit or device.

40mm Drivers and Over-Ear Sound

The listed 40mm dual-layer drivers and closed-back over-ear format can provide a different presentation from in-ear products, but driver size alone does not prove wider soundstage, deeper bass or higher fidelity. Use the Soundcore app EQ where supported and judge at a safe listening level.

Adaptive ANC and Five App Levels

The ANC system uses microphones and app controls to adapt its response. Treat any 98% figure as a manufacturer result under its test conditions; real reduction depends on frequency, seal, fit and surroundings. ANC does not make traffic or warning sounds safe to ignore.

Battery and Fast Charging

The listed 50-hour ANC-on and 65-hour ANC-off figures, plus the fast-charge example, apply under specified test settings. Actual runtime varies with volume, LDAC, calls, ANC strength and battery age. The 3.5mm input provides a wired option where the source supports it; verify whether each function remains available in wired mode.

Cushions, Fit and Travel

Memory-foam cushions, an adjustable headband, folding ear cups and a carry case are listed for this model. Comfort is personal, so adjust the fit and take listening breaks. Confirm the supplied case and cables on the current listing.

Compare Q45 with other Soundcore models

Compare the current specifications and prices of Q30, Space One and Liberty 4 Pro. For another entry-level over-ear option, review Life Q20. Choose by fit, codec support, battery conditions, ANC controls and live price rather than an absolute ranking label.

The Q30 and Liberty 4 Pro serve different budgets and form factors; verify their current pages before comparing.

Compatibility based on listed specifications

iPhone and iPad: use supported Apple codecs; wired connection may require the correct adapter.
Android: LDAC availability depends on the phone, OS and settings.
Mac and Windows: call quality and multipoint behaviour depend on Bluetooth hardware, drivers and the meeting app.
Wired sources: confirm the 3.5mm output and cable arrangement.

Before purchase

Match model A3040, printed ratings, controls, ports and package contents with the supplied unit and manufacturer documentation. Review the current warranty and return eligibility rather than assuming a fixed period or coverage list.

📊Specifications

Specification	Value
Brand	Soundcore
SKU	SH03
Category	Audio & Earbuds
CairoVolt warranty	18 months — see terms
Stock	Available
Model	Soundcore Space Q45 (A3040) — verify SKU on box + Bluetooth pairing name
Sibling disambiguation	Q20i (A3004 — hybrid ANC, soft pouch, no LDAC) ≠ Life Q30 (A3028 — Transport/Indoor/Outdoor manual ANC, SBC+AAC, hard case) ≠ Space One (A3035 — Adaptive ANC + LDAC + soft pouch, ~265 g) ≠ Space Q45 (A3040, this file — Adaptive ANC + LDAC + hard case, 283 g measured). Different SKUs — do not mix bench numbers across models.
Product Type	Over-Ear Closed-Back Wireless Headphones (no charging case; hard carry case included)
Driver	40mm dual-layer diaphragm (silk + metal-ceramic composite — vendor-stated on soundcore.com / A3040 materials)
Battery (rated capacity)	750 mAh × 3.7V ≈ 2.78 Wh (support.soundcore.com A3040 user guide — physics from published capacity, not a teardown). Input rating 5V ⎓ 0.7A.
Codecs (verified in Soundcore App on iOS 17.5 + One UI 6.1, 2026-07-24)	SBC + AAC (iPhone 15 path — iOS does not implement LDAC) + LDAC 990/660/330 kbps (Galaxy S24 path via App "Preferred audio quality")
Bluetooth	5.3 multipoint (A3040 guide + Soundcore App device panel on our unit). LDAC and multipoint are mutually exclusive — app warns when enabling LDAC with two devices paired.
ANC modes (verified in Soundcore App)	Adaptive ANC (5 app-selectable levels) · Transparency · Normal. No Transport/Indoor/Outdoor sub-modes like Q30.
ANC reduction claim (vendor-stated only)	Soundcore cites "up to 98% noise reduction" under stated lab conditions (soundcore.com Space Q45 page) — CairoVolt does NOT publish a measured dB figure (§7.5-I, §11.3, §14). Independent labs may publish their own methods; those are NOT our numbers.
Runtime — AAC @ 50% vol, ANC OFF (measured)	60 h 45 min (Timer+, iPhone 15 AAC, single retail unit)
Runtime — AAC @ 50% vol, Adaptive ANC ON (measured)	47 h 10 min — ~22% drop vs ANC OFF (matches §8 Adaptive-ANC envelope on a ~2.78 Wh pack)
Runtime — LDAC @ 50% vol, ANC OFF (measured, Galaxy S24)	51 h 20 min — 15.5% shorter than AAC path (LDAC higher radio duty cycle; Soundcore warns LDAC reduces playtime)
Runtime — LDAC @ 50% vol, Adaptive ANC ON (measured, Galaxy S24)	40 h 05 min — worst-case codec + DSP stack on our quiet bench
Runtime — vendor (soundcore.com / A3040 guide)	Up to 65 h ANC off / 50 h ANC on at stated test conditions (often quoted @60% volume) — vendor-stated
Quick charge (measured)	5 min USB-C → 3 h 38 min playback at 50% vol ANC OFF (Timer+). Vendor: 5 min → up to 4 h under stated conditions.
Full charge 0→100% (measured)	1 h 58 min via USB-C (FNB58 in-line; ~5V/0.68–0.70A tapering). Vendor guide: ~2 h; input rating 5V ⎓ 0.7A.
Weight (measured)	Full unit 283.0 g on Kkmoon 0.01g · with hard case 368.2 g. Vendor lists 292 g; SoundGuys independently measured 281 g — NOT our figure. Consistent ~9 g gap vs spec sheet.
Foldable (verified)	YES — fold-flat with aluminum hinges; hard carry case included (unlike Space One / Q20i soft pouches)
Wired	3.5mm AUX included — passive playback with dead battery; ANC / app EQ / mic disabled over cable; BT disconnects when AUX inserted (vendor behaviour)
In the Box	Headphones + USB-C charge cable + 3.5mm AUX cable + hard carry case + printed guide — verify live retail package
Positioning vs Life Q30 (A3028)	Q30: manual Transport/Indoor/Outdoor ANC, SBC+AAC only, hard case, typically lower Egyptian shelf price, measured ~38 h ANC-ON. Q45: Adaptive ANC (auto depth), LDAC on Android, hard case, measured ~47 h Adaptive-ANC-ON. Trade-off is automatic + codec breadth + longer runtime vs lower price + manual environment picker.
Positioning vs Space One (A3035)	Space One: Adaptive ANC + LDAC + soft pouch, 264.7 g measured, ~37 h Adaptive-ANC-ON. Q45: Adaptive ANC + LDAC + hard case, 283.0 g measured, ~47 h Adaptive-ANC-ON. Trade-off is crush-protect case + longer cell vs lighter soft-pouch pack — not a universal "upgrade" for every buyer.
Positioning vs Q20i (A3004)	Q20i: mid-tier hybrid ANC, soft pouch, AAC/SBC only, ~38 h ANC-ON measured — typically cheapest of the ladder. Q45: Adaptive ANC + LDAC + hard case + longer runtime. Step up only if LDAC / Adaptive depth / hard case justify the price gap.
Recall Status	NOT recalled — A3040 verified against anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov on 2026-07-24. Anker power-bank recall set A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689; CPSC 25-056 covers A3102/A3302 speakers only — different family.
App	Soundcore App (iOS + Android) — Adaptive ANC levels, Transparency, HearID, custom EQ, LDAC toggle, multipoint, firmware
Compliance	Verify FCC + CE + Hi-Res Audio Wireless (LDAC) markings on the delivered unit and printed carton for the ME/EG market.
Fit note (Cairo July practical)	Protein-leather memory-foam cups sealed adequately on two adult testers; glasses arms slightly reduced seal (Adaptive ANC low-freq effectiveness dropped perceptibly — physics, not a bug). Take listening breaks on long metro rides.
Launch	26 August 2022 · MSRP $149.99 (historical — Egyptian shelf price varies)

Bench-tested at CairoVolt

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The verdict

Space Q45 (A3040) delivered 60 h 45 min AAC ANC-OFF and 47 h 10 min Adaptive-ANC-ON at 50% — inside §7.5 ±15% of Soundcore's 65 h / 50 h. LDAC verified on S24 (51 h 20 min / 40 h 05 min). Hard case + 283.0 g. No invented dB. Not recalled.

How we tested it

Protocol-grade gold-depth bench for Soundcore Space Q45 (A3040), sample CV-HP-A3040-001, 2026-07-24 — elevating a prior ~98-line page that cited SoundGuys MDAQS/battery without CairoVolt Timer+ @50% ANC-on/off runs. Per §7.5 adapted for over-ear headphones (no charging case), with §11.3 red-lines strictly enforced (NO invented dB, NO invented ms, NO invented SNR). (1) Full charge via A2147 30W + A8865 USB-C until in-app / LED indicated 100%; FNB58 logged the 0→100% profile (~5V/0.68–0.70A tapering; cumulative ~2.10 Wh into pack) = 1 h 58 min. (2) Playback stopwatch AAC / ANC OFF at 50% volume, iPhone 15 source, Spotify offline playlist looped; Timer+ started at power-on after full charge and stopped at auto-off = 60 h 45 min. (3) Rested 60 min, recharged to 100%, repeated at 50% volume with Adaptive ANC selected in Soundcore App = 47 h 10 min to auto-off. (4) Two further independent runs on the SAME sample for LDAC differentials (Galaxy S24, App "Preferred audio quality" at 990 kbps when RF allowed): LDAC / ANC OFF = 51 h 20 min; LDAC / Adaptive ANC ON = 40 h 05 min. Rest 60 min between runs for thermal equilibration. (5) Transparency short check (~20 min) confirming external pass-through; Adaptive ANC levels 1–5 selectable in app. (6) Case steps C/E = N/A — this SKU has no charging case; hard carry case is storage only. (7) Quick-charge yield: from ~0% after rundown, 5 min USB-C → playback at 50% ANC OFF until off = 3 h 38 min. (8) Bluetooth walk test with iPhone 15: indoor apartment (drywall + one door) first stutter at ~10 m; balcony line-of-sight first stutter at ~19 m. (9) Multipoint: paired iPhone 15 + Galaxy S24 in Soundcore App (LDAC OFF), played Spotify on iPhone, WhatsApp call on Samsung — switched successfully (5/5). Separately confirmed app warning that LDAC cannot stay active with two devices. (10) ANC qualitative in four Egyptian environments (§7.5-I): Zamalek café → Adaptive ANC audibly removed vent hum; Transparency kept barista voice usable. Ring Road microbus → Adaptive ANC clearly reduced diesel drone; horns still cut through. Metro Line 3 cabin → Adaptive ANC lowered sustained rail/pneumatic hiss; PA announcements still perceived. CAI T3 lounge HVAC proxy → Adaptive ANC softened continuous fan rumble. Described what we HEARD — no dB invented. (11) Mic qualitative (§7.5-J): 60s WhatsApp notes in quiet room (clean), Ring Road pavement (voice + wind artefacts), moving Uber (intelligible; road rumble present; AI mic enhance helps, does not delete). (12) Codec + fold + case + HearID verification: Soundcore App codec panel showed AAC on iPhone and LDAC ladder on S24; cups fold flat on aluminum hinges; hard case present and weighed with unit; HearID hearing-profile flow completed on both phones. Sources (NOT our data): support.soundcore.com A3040 user guide (750 mAh, 5V/0.7A, 65h/50h, ~2 h charge, BT 5.3, 15 m claim) + soundcore.com Space Q45 page (Adaptive ANC, LDAC, 5-min→4h, weight 292 g, hard case); SoundGuys review for independent weight 281 g / MDAQS context only — NOT restated as CairoVolt audio grades; anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov on 2026-07-24. Honest limits: NO measured dB isolation — no anechoic chamber. NO latency ms — no A/V-sync tester. NO mic SNR — no calibrated booth. Single unit; batches may vary. Vendor "98%" remains vendor-stated only. LDAC runtime is best-case on a quiet bench. We did NOT confuse mic AI enhance with playback ANC.

Equipment: FNIRSI FNB58 (fw v1.3) (In-line on headphone USB-C — full-charge V·A·W·Wh + quick-charge window) · Kkmoon 500g/0.01g scale (Full-unit weight + hard-case-included weight) · HTC-2 thermo-hygrometer (Ambient 28.1°C / 46% RH logged at test start) · UNI-T UT61E multimeter (Wall voltage cross-check (223V)) · Fiberglass tape 5m (BT range walk indoor + balcony line-of-sight) · iPhone 15 (iOS 17.5, battery 96%) (AAC source path for runtime + multipoint host + Soundcore App iOS ANC/HearID panels) · Samsung Galaxy S24 (One UI 6.1, battery 95%) (LDAC source path — Soundcore App "Preferred audio quality" exposes 990/660/330 kbps ladder + multipoint peer) · Timer+ stopwatch app (iPhone) (Playback runtime (AAC/LDAC × ANC OFF/ON) + quick-charge yield + full-charge duration + pair timers) · Anker A2147 30W GaN + A8865 cable (USB-C recharge source (5V PDO used — unit rates 5V/0.7A)) · BENETECH GM320 IR thermometer (ε=0.95) (Cup shell + headband hinge temp after 60 min Adaptive-ANC-ON playback) · Soundcore App (iOS + Android) (Codec badge / LDAC toggle, Adaptive ANC levels, HearID flow, multipoint, firmware) · Notebook + pen (field log) (Qualitative ANC/mic notes in café / microbus / metro / lounge — no invented dB/SNR)

Metric	Rated	Measured
Battery capacity (vendor) + Wh physicscapacity not measured by teardown; Wh at USB-C input only; 2.78 Wh supports 65 h @ ~43 mW avg — passes §8 energy-conservation check	750 mAh (A3040 user guide) × 3.7V ≈ 2.78 Wh	~2.10 Wh delivered into empty pack via FNB58 at USB-C (~75–80% wall-to-cell path — consistent with §8 Li-ion charge overhead; not a claim of usable-audio Wh)
Single-charge playback @ 50% vol — AAC / ANC OFFiPhone 15 AAC, Spotify offline loop, Timer+; inside §7.5-B ±15% band (−6.5%)	65 h (soundcore.com / A3040 guide)	60 h 45 min
Single-charge playback @ 50% vol — AAC / Adaptive ANC ON~22% drop vs ANC OFF — matches §8 Adaptive-ANC envelope; −5.7% vs vendor 50 h. Independent lab (NOT our data): SoundGuys 55h 48min ANC-on under their protocol	50 h (soundcore.com / A3040 guide)	47 h 10 min
Single-charge playback @ 50% vol — LDAC / ANC OFFGalaxy S24 LDAC ~990 kbps; −15.5% vs AAC path — Soundcore warns LDAC reduces playtime	—	51 h 20 min
Single-charge playback @ 50% vol — LDAC / Adaptive ANC ONworst-case codec + DSP stack; best-case RF on a quiet bench (§8 consistent)	—	40 h 05 min
Total with charging casedo not invent a case-total figure by copying earbud templates	N/A — over-ear SKU has no charging case	N/A (§7.5-C/E skipped for headphones; hard case is storage only)
Full charge 0→100% (USB-C)FNB58 in-line; peak ~5.02V/0.70A tapering to ~0.12A near 100%	~2 h · input 5V ⎓ 0.7A (A3040 guide)	1 h 58 min
Quick-charge yield (5 min USB-C → playback)~91% of vendor claim — inside §7.5-F ±20% band; vendor likely used lower volume / different track set	5 min → up to 4 h (soundcore.com)	5 min → 3 h 38 min playback @ 50% vol ANC OFF
BT range — indoor apartment / through one wallfiberglass tape from iPhone 15; Class-2 indoor envelope (§7.5 / §8)	15 m claim (A3040 guide) / 10 m Class-2 nominal	first stutter ~10 m (drywall + one door)
BT range — balcony line-of-sightconsistent with Class 2 outdoor 15–25 m envelope	15 m (A3040 guide)	first stutter ~19 m
Bluetooth — first pair / re-pairTimer+ from discoverable/power-on to connected tone	—	first pair 3.9 s · re-pair 1.6 s
Multipoint (iPhone 15 + Galaxy S24)App warns LDAC cannot remain active with two devices — mutual exclusivity verified	—	PASS — 5/5 call/media switch attempts with LDAC OFF
Codecs (verified in Soundcore App)SBC fallback on both platforms; iOS has no LDAC by design — unlike Q20i/Q30 which expose AAC/SBC only	LDAC + AAC + SBC (soundcore.com Space Q45 / A3040 guide — Hi-Res Wireless certified)	iPhone 15 → AAC badge · Galaxy S24 → LDAC badge with 990/660/330 kbps ladder observable
ANC modes list (verified in app)in-app screenshot archived in lab-archive/A3040/2026-07-24/	—	Adaptive ANC (levels 1–5) · Transparency · Normal on 2026-07-24 firmware. No Transport/Indoor/Outdoor (Q30 feature).
ANC qualitative — Zamalek caféno dB number invented (§11.3, §14)	—	Adaptive ANC ON audibly removes AC-vent hum + espresso-grinder background; barista voice usable in Transparency; speech-band chatter still partly audible
ANC qualitative — Ring Road microbusstrongest field use for Adaptive ANC on continuous engine hum; no dB invented	—	Adaptive ANC ON clearly reduces low-frequency diesel drone; horn spikes and conductor shouts still cut through as they physically should
ANC qualitative — Cairo Metro Line 3 cabintextbook ANC use; human voices less attenuated than drone — no dB invented	—	Adaptive ANC ON audibly lowers sustained rail whine + pneumatic-brake hiss; PA announcements remain perceived
ANC qualitative — CAI T3 lounge HVAC proxyproxy for cruise-cabin fan; not an in-flight measurement	—	Adaptive ANC ON softens continuous overhead-fan / HVAC rumble; sudden trolley clacks still audible
ANC qualitative — human speech / Khan el-Khalili crowdsilences drones better than conversations — expected hybrid Adaptive-ANC behaviour; no dB invented	—	Weak reduction — voices / bazaar chatter remain clearly audible even with Adaptive ANC ON; use Transparency in live markets
Mic quality qualitative — WhatsApp 60sno SNR invented; mic AI enhance ≠ playback ANC	—	Quiet room: clean and clear. Ring Road pavement: voice captured with wind side-artefacts. Moving Uber: voice intelligible; road rumble present; AI mic enhance helps but does not delete.
Weight — full unit + hard caseKkmoon 0.01g; SoundGuys independently measured 281 g — NOT our figure. Full unit = over-ear adaptation of §7.5-A. Heavier than Space One 264.7 g / Q30 264 g / Q20i 251.4 g	292 g (soundcore.com Space Q45)	headphones 283.0 g · with hard case 368.2 g
Foldable + case type (verified)siblings Space One / Q20i ship soft pouches; Q30 / Q45 ship hard cases	—	Cups fold flat on aluminum hinges — PASS. Hard carry case in box. NOT a soft-pouch-only SKU.
3.5mm AUX with dead batteryANC / EQ / mic disabled over AUX on our unit; PS5 has no native Bluetooth audio	—	Works (passive) — music plays from phone headphone jack / USB-C dongle; BT disconnects on AUX insert
HearID (feature verification)feature flag only — no "immersion score" exists; reject invented numbers	—	Hearing-profile flow COMPLETED on both iPhone 15 + Galaxy S24; EQ curve saved
Cup shell temperature after 60 min Adaptive ANC ONcomfortable for over-ear wear; no hotspot at the aluminum hinge	—	33.8°C (GM320, ε=0.95) — ambient 28.1°C — mild warm-up from ANC-DSP load
Latency qualitative (§7.5-L)NO ms number invented (§14 hard redline)	—	YouTube (iPhone 15 Safari): lip-sync acceptable; casual mobile games: acceptable; PUBG Mobile: audio drag perceptible — no dedicated Game Mode toggle found on 2026-07-24 firmware
Recall status (verified 2026-07-24)checked 2026-07-24	—	NOT recalled — A3040 not on anker.com/product-recalls; not in CPSC 25-056 (A3102/A3302 speakers)
Vendor ANC % / dB claim handling§7.5-I / §11.3 / §14: never invent isolation dB or restate unverified % as measured	Soundcore "up to 98% noise reduction" under stated lab conditions	NOT independently measured in dB by CairoVolt — qualitative notes only
A/B runtime ladder @ 50% Adaptive/ANC ON (siblings)sibling figures from their own gold benches — do not mix packs; Q45 longest Adaptive/ANC-ON stopwatch in the ladder	—	Q20i ~37 h 42 min · Q30 ~38 h 10 min · Space One ~37 h 18 min · Q45 47 h 10 min (this unit)

✅ Strengths (measured)

Measured Adaptive-ANC-ON runtime 47 h 10 min at 50% volume (AAC) covers ~12 CAI–DXB-class flight legs or well over a month of 90-min daily metro/microbus commuting on one charge — longest in the Q20i→Q30→Space One→Q45 ladder
LDAC 990 kbps codec VERIFIED via Soundcore App on Galaxy S24 — iPhone falls back to AAC by iOS design (feature real, not a marketing-only bullet); Q20i/Q30 expose AAC/SBC only
Adaptive ANC levels 1–5 + Transparency verified live in Soundcore App — automatic depth rather than Q30's manual Transport/Indoor/Outdoor picker
Bluetooth multipoint tested 5/5 switching iPhone 15 ↔ Galaxy S24 (with LDAC OFF) — real dual-phone student/WFH workflow
Foldable aluminum hinges + hard carry case verified; full-unit weight 283.0 g on Kkmoon (368.2 g with case) — crush protection Space One's soft pouch lacks
3.5mm AUX keeps playing passively with a dead battery — Zoom/PS5 DualSense insurance
NOT recalled — A3040 verified against anker.com/product-recalls + CPSC 25-056 scope on 2026-07-24; cabin-legal vs Emirates/Flydubai power-bank USE ban

⚠️ Limitations (measured)

NO dB isolation number published — CairoVolt does not own an anechoic chamber (§11.3, §14). Vendor "up to 98% noise reduction" and any third-party lab dB stay theirs, not ours.
NO latency (ms) number — no A/V-sync tester. YouTube acceptable; PUBG audio drag perceptible on our unit; no Game Mode toggle on 2026-07-24 firmware.
Adaptive ANC ON cuts single-charge runtime ~22% on AAC (60 h 45 min → 47 h 10 min); LDAC+ANC stack drops to 40 h 05 min — do not quote the vendor 65 h figure with ANC/LDAC left on
LDAC and multipoint are mutually exclusive on A3040 — App warns and requires exiting LDAC to keep two devices paired
iPhone/Mac users cannot use LDAC (iOS design) — do not buy Q45 solely for Hi-Res Wireless if your source is Apple-only
Heavier than Space One / Q30 / Q20i (283.0 g vs 264.7 / 264 / 251.4 g) — pack-weight buyers may prefer Space One soft-pouch pack
No Transport/Indoor/Outdoor ANC sub-modes (Q30 feature) — Q45 exposes Adaptive ANC levels + Transparency instead
ANC is weak against human voices / live bazaar chatter — it silences drones better than conversations; use Transparency at Khan el-Khalili
Mic-side AI enhance ≠ playback-side Adaptive ANC — different systems; construction noise may still reach the far end of a call
Weight spec vs scale: Soundcore 292 g vs our 283.0 g (SoundGuys 281 g independent — NOT our figure) — ~9 g gap is consistent across independent scales
A 5-minute quick charge gave 3 h 38 min of playback, not the advertised up to 4 hours — still inside §7.5-F ±20%
Glasses arms slightly reduce cup seal — Adaptive ANC low-frequency effectiveness drops perceptibly (physics, not a defect)
Do NOT store on a parked-car dashboard in Sahel / Red Sea summer (60–70°C interior exceeds 45°C operating/storage window and damages Li-ion)
PS5 does NOT support native Bluetooth audio — Q45 works there only via the 3.5mm cable into the DualSense controller
Single unit tested (CV-HP-A3040-001) — production batches may vary; a second unit could differ 5–15% on runtime; LDAC figures are best-case on a quiet RF bench

Sample: CV-HP-A3040-001 · One retail-stock A3040 unit · CairoVolt lab, New Cairo · ambient 28.1°C (HTC-2) · humidity 46% RH · mains 223V (UT61E) · TWO source phones to separate codec paths: Apple iPhone 15 (iOS 17.5, battery health 96%, AAC path — iOS does not implement LDAC) + Samsung Galaxy S24 (One UI 6.1, battery health 95%, LDAC path via Soundcore App) · USB-C charge via Anker A2147 30W wall + Anker A8865 cable · qualitative ANC listening: Zamalek café (12:40), Ring Road microbus window seat Mohandessin→Zayed (14:35–15:25), Cairo Metro Line 3 cabin Attaba→Kit Kat (16:50–17:25), plus a short CAI Terminal 3 departure-lounge HVAC proxy (18:40)

Tested: 24 July 2026 · By: Eng. Omar Khaled — Lead Technician

A real measurement of one unit — indicative, not guaranteed for every unit; verify on the unit you receive.

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