Anker Space A40
Hikapa X9 bitine-002
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
Hikapa X9 bitine-002
These budget wireless earbuds have won over most users with their impressive noise cancellation, secure fit during exercise, and long battery life. The sound quality is praised as smooth and clear once a good ear tip seal is achieved. The main drawback is the poor microphone quality, which makes them unsuitable for phone calls. Overall, they are considered excellent value for the price, especially with attentive seller support.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Secure fit during exercise
- Long battery life
- Smooth and clear sound
- Great value for money
Cons
- Poor microphone for calls
- Stock ear tips may not fit large ears
- Touch controls easily activated accidentally
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Hikapa X9 bitine-002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | round soft silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 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 | X9 Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones Waterproof Stereo Earphones in Ear Touch Control with Microphone Headset with Deep Bass for Sport, Gaming and Running(White) |
| 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 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | Type C fast charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 48 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 | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX7 |
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
Hikapa X9 bitine-002
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 37 specs.