Anker Soundcore Space D1402
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
What Buyers Say
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
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
The Fio Motus headphones are widely praised for their comfort, especially for users with ear piercings or glasses, and for delivering impressive sound quality and noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. Battery life is consistently highlighted as excellent, with many users reporting long usage between charges. However, some reviewers note that the sound can be overly bass-heavy for music and that connectivity issues may arise after several months of use. Overall, the value for money is considered outstanding, particularly when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Excellent comfort for long wear
- Great noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and well-padded
Cons
- Bass-heavy sound for music
- Connectivity issues after months
- Only SBC/AAC codec support
- Earcups slightly shallow
- ANC only passable for some
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | FIO MOTUS FM20-purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | 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 | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 130 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 4 hours playback | 10 min for 12 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Soundcore | FIO MOTUS APP |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
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
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 36 specs.