Xmenha AK57
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Xmenha AK57
These earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users love the comfort, sound quality, and battery life, finding them great for sleeping or concealed use. However, some complain about poor fit for small ears, discomfort after an hour, and a case that doesn't hold the buds securely. Overall, they are a good value for those who find them comfortable, but fit issues are a dealbreaker for others.
Pros
- Comfortable for sleeping
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life (4 hours per bud)
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Low battery voice alert
Cons
- Poor fit for small ears
- Uncomfortable after 1 hour
- Case doesn't hold buds securely
- Larger than described
- Poor sound quality 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
| Xmenha AK57 | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | In-Ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | l | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | balanced armature | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Sports & Exercise, Universal Phone Control, Water Resistant | 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 | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | 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 | Waterproof | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Xmenha AK57
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- 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 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.
