Anker Space A40
Soundcore Sleep A30
What Buyers Say
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
Soundcore Sleep A30
The Anker Sleep A30 Special earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise their comfort, especially for side sleepers, and the variety of sleep sounds, but a significant number find the ANC underwhelming and not strong enough to block loud snoring. Battery life is a common concern, with some reporting it doesn't last the night, and there are complaints about the price and app complexity. Overall, they work well for some but disappoint others, particularly those expecting strong noise cancellation.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleepers
- Good variety of sleep sounds
- Stays in ears all night
- Compact charging case
- Good sound quality for size
Cons
- ANC not strong enough
- Battery doesn't last all night
- Overpriced for performance
- App can be confusing
- Uncomfortable for some side sleepers
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Soundcore Sleep A30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 4.599999904632568 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Soundcore Sleep A30 Special by Anker, Sleep Earbuds, ANC, Passive Isolation, Snore Masking, Extensive Sleep Audio, Ultra Comfort for Side Sleepers, 8-10H Playtime |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 45 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Soundcore Sleep A30
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average sound (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Anker Space A40 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
