Anker Space A40
Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A
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
Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A
These budget earbuds are praised for their surprisingly good sound quality and comfort relative to the low price. Many users find them great for calls and meetings, though durability is a common concern with some reporting failures after several months. The thin cable and poor ear tip grip are noted drawbacks, but overall they offer excellent value for the cost.
Pros
- Surprisingly good sound quality for price
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Great for calls and meetings
- Good value for money
- Works with iPhone via adapter
Cons
- Thin and flimsy cable
- Poor ear tip grip, falls out easily
- Durability concerns, failures after months
- Sound delay reported
- Not sweat resistant for exercise
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 94 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Amazon Basics Wired Earbuds with Microphone, in-Ear Headphones, USB-C, 4.2 ft Cable, S/M/L Ear Tips, Black |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 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 | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
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 (94th percentile)94th %ile
Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40
No current pricing available
Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
