JBL Tune 220TWS
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 220TWS
The JBL earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and workout suitability, but a significant number report severe battery issues, poor microphone performance, and build quality defects like cracking or rubber pieces falling off. The left earbud failing to hold charge is a recurring complaint, and customer service experiences have been disappointing for some.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit for workouts
- Good bass and surround sound
- Affordable alternative to AirPods
- Single bud use possible
Cons
- Battery life shorter than advertised
- Left earbud fails to hold charge
- Poor microphone in wind
- Build quality issues (cracking, rubber falling off)
- No battery percentage indicator
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
| JBL Tune 220TWS | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Universal Phone Control | 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 | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5, HFP 1.6 | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 3 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Sleek, convenient charging case with a shape inspired by a river stone, a soft body, and a curved li | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS, Android | soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 220TWS
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong sound (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average anc (31st 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
Pricing
Anker Space A40 offers 5.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
