Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of these earbuds, with several praising the secure fit and easy pairing. However, one verified reviewer found them only 'barely acceptable' at half price, citing that they wouldn't pay the full $220. A promotional reviewer noted the touch controls are finicky and there's no active noise cancellation, but overall recommends them for audiophiles prioritizing sound and design.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing with phone
- Good microphone clarity
Cons
- High price at full retail
- Finicky touch controls
- No active noise cancellation
- Battery life only 4 hours for some
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
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Large, Medium, Small | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 7 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 21 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 107 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, LC3, SBC | 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 | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | AVRCP, A2DP, HFP, TMAP, PBP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 55 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control App | soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %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 2 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.