Anker Space A40 vs Philips TAE5008/38
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
Philips TAE5008/38
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
Philips TAE5008/38
These wired earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the affordable price, good sound quality with bass and treble, and comfortable fit, especially for use with iPods and iPhones. However, several verified buyers report poor microphone quality, static noise, and issues with the rubber casing falling off. A detailed German review criticizes the active noise cancellation as ineffective and the volume control as poorly designed, leading to a return.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good sound quality with bass and treble
- Comfortable fit
- Works with iPod and iPhone
- Compact design
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- Static noise issues
- Rubber casing falls off
- Ineffective active noise cancellation
- Poor volume control design
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Philips TAE5008/38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | three sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tips |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | DLC Driver | โ |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | โ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | โ |
| Impedance | 16 ฮฉ | 16 ฮฉ |
| Hi-Res Audio | โ★ | โ |
| Codecs | LDAC | 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 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | โ | โ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | โ |
| Transparency | โ★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | โ★ | โ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | โ |
| Multipoint | โ★ | โ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | โ |
| Range | 15 m★ | โ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | โ |
| 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 | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | โ★ | โ |
| App | soundcore | โ |
| Gaming Mode | โ | โ |
| Bone Conduction | โ | โ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | โ |
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)
Philips TAE5008/38
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average connectivity (23rd percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 35 specs.