Xmenha X57
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Xmenha X57
These sleep earbuds receive mixed feedback from users. While many praise their comfort for side sleeping and excellent waterproofing for shower use, a significant number report durability issues like short battery life, random beeping, and charging problems after a few months. The hard plastic design causes ear pain for some, and the sound quality is generally considered good but not exceptional.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleeping
- Excellent waterproofing for shower
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life in case
- Snug fit for everyday use
Cons
- Uncomfortable after an hour
- Hard plastic causes ear pain
- Short battery life after months
- Random beeping during sleep
- Charging issues over time
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
| Xmenha X57 | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | 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★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 3 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 72 hrs★ | 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 | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Xmenha X57
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th 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 19 of 35 specs.