JBL Vibe Beam JBLVBEAMBLKAM
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
JBL Vibe Beam JBLVBEAMBLKAM
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these JBL earbuds, praising their comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, and long battery life. Many mention the great value for the price, with one reviewer comparing the sound favorably to much more expensive Bose buds. The only minor concerns are unanswered questions about noise reduction, waterproofing, and multi-device connectivity.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life
- Great value for price
- Easy pairing
Cons
- No noise reduction info
- No waterproofing info
- No multi-device connectivity info
Anker Space A40
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
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Vibe Beam JBLVBEAMBLKAM | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | JBL Vibe Beam - True Wireless JBL Deep Bass Sound Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2, Water & Dust Resistant, Hands-free call with VoiceAware, Up to 32 hours of battery life (Blue) | LDAC |
| 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 | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Vibe Beam JBLVBEAMBLKAM
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.