Anker Space A40
QCY T13
What Buyers Say
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
QCY T13
Users overwhelmingly praise the QCY T13 earbuds for their excellent battery life, good sound quality for the price, and comfortable fit. Many note they have held up well over years of use, though some mention minor issues like the mic quality during calls or earbuds falling out during exercise. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value option under $50.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Good sound quality for price
- Comfortable fit
- Long-lasting build
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Poor mic quality during calls
- Earbuds may fall out during exercise
- Sound quality not as good as TOZO
- QCY app has limited features
- Screen cover inside audio hole may detach
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | QCY T13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Android Phone Control, Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Isolation, Universal Phone Control |
| 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 | ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| 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★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | QCY APP |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
QCY T13
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Anker Space A40
No current pricing available
QCY T13
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
