Anker Space A40 vs Boean
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
Boean
What Buyers Say
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and noise cancellation. Users appreciate the customizable app, comfortable fit, and value for money, though some note the ANC is not as strong as competitors and connectivity can occasionally drop in certain environments. Overall, they are highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to premium brands.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with customizable EQ
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC not as strong as some competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to few options at once
- Ear tips may cause soreness for some users
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
Boean
This product receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its secure fit, USB-C connector, and good sound quality for the price, especially for budget-conscious buyers. However, several verified reviews report poor battery life, uncomfortable earhooks after extended wear, and one user describes the sound quality as terrible. Durability concerns also appear, with one unit failing after a month and a half.
Pros
- Secure fit with twist-lock design
- USB-C connector for easy charging
- Good sound quality for the price
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Long battery life for some users
Cons
- Poor battery life for some users
- Uncomfortable earhooks after extended wear
- Terrible sound quality reported by one user
- Durability issues (failure after 1.5 months)
- Non-adjustable earhooks (only flexible)
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Boean | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | โ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | DLC Driver | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | โ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | โ |
| Impedance | 16 ฮฉ | โ |
| Hi-Res Audio | โ★ | โ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Boean Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Earbuds with 16 Hours Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Headphones HD Deep Bass Stereo IPX7 Waterproof Earphones for Sports Headset |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | โ | โ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | โ |
| Transparency | โ★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | โ | โ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | โ★ | โ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | โ |
| Range | 15 m★ | โ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 16 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | โ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | โ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | โ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | โ★ | โ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | โ | โ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | โ |
| NC Mic | โ★ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | โ |
| Touch Controls | โ★ | โ |
| App | soundcore | โ |
| Gaming Mode | โ | โ |
| Bone Conduction | โ | โ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX7 |
Pros & Cons
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Boean
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.