Anker A3936
Maeline MCH
What Buyers Say
Anker A3936
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, customizable EQ via the app, and strong noise cancellation. Users appreciate the long battery life, fast charging, and comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes. Some note that the ANC is not as powerful as premium competitors and that Bluetooth connection can occasionally drop in bumpy vehicles or certain environments. Overall, they are considered great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Customizable EQ via app
- Good noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- ANC not as strong as premium competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to certain options at once
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
- Left ear discomfort for some users
Maeline MCH
These budget earbuds are a mixed bag: many users praise their value and durability for kids who frequently lose or break earbuds, while others report poor sound quality and defective units out of the box. The lack of bass and high-end clarity is noted, but for basic listening like speech or radio they are serviceable. A few reviewers experienced complete failure after minimal use, making reliability inconsistent.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fun color variety
- Good for kids who lose earbuds
- Decent for basic listening
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Poor sound quality
- Weak bass and treble
- Defective units out of box
- Not noise-cancelling
- Low durability for some
Scores
Specifications
| Anker A3936 | Maeline MCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.11 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Maeline Bulk Earbuds 10 Pack Stereo Headphones Ideal for K-12-College Classrooms, Library, Travel, Gym, Museum, 3.5mm Plug, Tangle-Free Wired Earbuds for Cellphone, Tablet, Computer, Multicolor |
| Surround | Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Reduce Noise by Up to 98%, 50H Playtime, Hi-Res Sound, App Customization, Wireless Charge (Renewed) Blue (Refresh | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Anker A3936
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
Maeline MCH
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Anker A3936
No current pricing available
Maeline MCH
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 35 specs.
