Philips TAE5008/38
Anker A3936
What Buyers Say
Philips TAE5008/38
The Philips TAE2146BK/00 in-ear headphones receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and value for money, especially for spoken content like audiobooks and meetings. However, a significant minority report very poor sound quality, cheap build materials, and misleading product descriptions regarding the connector type and cable. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by notable quality control and accuracy issues.
Pros
- Superb sound quality for spoken content
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for money
- Good microphone for calls
- Durable cable resists bending
Cons
- Very poor sound quality for some users
- Cheap plastic build and thin wire
- Misleading product description (connector, cable)
- Lack of bass despite advertised
- Weak microphone quality
Anker A3936
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
| Philips TAE5008/38 | Anker A3936 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | three sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Philips Wired Earbuds USB C with Microphone, in Ear Type C Headphones with mic, Powerful Bass, Lightweight, USB-C Wired Earphones, 3-Button in-line Remote Ear Buds (Black) | 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 | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| 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 | voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Philips TAE5008/38
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Anker A3936
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Anker A3936 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 35 specs.
