Anker Space A40
Anker
86 Overall Score
vs
Shokz OpenDots 2
Shokz
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Anker Space A40
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Sound quality 7
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 6
Comfort and fit 5
Value for money 5
Bluetooth connectivity 3
Shokz OpenDots 2
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Shokz OpenDots 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| 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★ | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 5min=2hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Not Applicable |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Shokz App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
Shokz OpenDots 2
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Anker Space A40
No current pricing available
Shokz OpenDots 2
Verdict
Winner: Anker Space A40
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.
