Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
83 Overall Score
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Anker Soundcore Space D1402
Anker
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
No customer feedback yet
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Comfort 5
Battery life 4
Noise cancellation 5
Sound quality 5
Value for money 4
App experience 4
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Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | protein leather |
| Headband | — | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 135 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off) | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP52 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th 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
Nothing Headphone (a) B1860.565score per dollar
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Anker Soundcore Space D14020.727score per dollar
Anker Soundcore Space D1402 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Anker Soundcore Space D1402
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
