Anker Space A40
CIQILY S49
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
CIQILY S49
Most users are very satisfied with these earbuds, praising their clear sound, long battery life, comfortable fit, and easy pairing. A few reviewers reported issues with one earbud being quiet or the product weakening after a short time, and one noted the controls are touch-sensitive rather than physical buttons. Overall, they are seen as a great value for the price, especially for hands-free calls and music on the go.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Easy pairing
- Compact carrying case
Cons
- Left earbud quiet for some
- Product weakens after two weeks
- Touch controls instead of buttons
- No noise cancellation as advertised
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | CIQILY S49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Wireless Headphone,Bluetooth 5.3 Earbuds for Samsung Galaxy A17 A16 A15 A56 A36 S26 S25 Ultra S24 S23 S22 S20 60H Playback with Dual LED Display HiFi Stereo Wireless Earphone for iPhone 16e 16 15 Pro |
| 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 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs | 60 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
CIQILY S49
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.