Anker Space A40
PowerA NSHS0531-01
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
PowerA NSHS0531-01
These wired earbuds are a hit among Nintendo Switch 2 users, praised for their premium feel, comfort, and impressive sound quality for the price. While some note the microphone lags slightly and volume control is missing, the overall value and lack of Bluetooth latency make them a solid choice for gaming.
Pros
- Premium feel and build quality
- Comfortable for extended use
- Great sound quality for the price
- No Bluetooth latency
- Multiple ear tip sizes included
Cons
- Microphone lag
- No volume control on earbuds
- Sound slightly low in volume for some
- Lacks bass for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | PowerA NSHS0531-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | 3 swappable tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | PowerA Wired Earbuds for Nintendo Switch 2- Black, Officially Licensed, 8 mm Speaker Drivers, in-Ear Design, 3 Swappable Tips, Includes Drawstring Storage Bag |
| 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★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| 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
PowerA NSHS0531-01
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
PowerA NSHS0531-01 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 35 specs.
