Anker Space A40
kurdene S8
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
kurdene S8
These budget earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their impressive battery life, decent sound quality, and affordable price. However, several users report issues with fit, as they tend to slip out of ears during movement, and call quality is inconsistent. The case design also draws criticism for being bulky and difficult to open. Overall, they offer good value for casual listening but may not suit active use or smaller ears.
Pros
- Impressive battery life
- Decent sound quality for the price
- Affordable price
- Good Bluetooth connection
- Durable build
Cons
- Tendency to slip out of ears
- Bulky and hard-to-open case
- Inconsistent call quality
- Poor fit for small ears
- Weak noise isolation
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | kurdene S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | kurdene Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3 in Ear Buds Light Weight Headphones,Deep Bass Sound,Built in Mics Headset,Clear Calls Earphones for Sports Workout Blue |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | 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
kurdene S8
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
