Y8+
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
Y8+
Users overwhelmingly praise these headphones for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and impressive sound quality at a budget price. Many highlight the long battery life, versatile listening modes (especially transparency), and durable build that survived extreme conditions. A few note minor issues like audio skipping with LDAC, initial distortion fixed by reset, and slightly tight fit, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Comfortable memory foam earpads
- Great sound quality for the price
- Long battery life (70-80 hours with ANC)
- Versatile listening modes (normal, transparent, ANC)
Cons
- Audio skipping with LDAC codec
- Initial distortion required reset
- Slightly tight fit for some
- Noise leak with glasses
- Mid and treble could be better
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| Y8+ | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | protein leather |
| Headband | — | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | 1Mii App | Soundcore |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Y8+
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Y8+ offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.
