JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
These earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent value, comfortable fit, and impressive sound quality, especially given the low price point. Many users love the skin-tone color options that help them blend in discreetly at work or school. A few recurring concerns include the case opening too easily, the earbuds being a bit large for small ears, and some issues with microphone quality and volume control. Overall, they are seen as a fantastic budget-friendly alternative to premium brands like AirPods.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
- Discreet skin-tone colors
Cons
- Case opens too easily
- Earbuds may be large for small ears
- Microphone quality could be better
- Volume control issues between buds and device
- Bluetooth connection speed not the fastest
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
| JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC | 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 | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1 hour | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 34 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab app | soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th 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
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
