Anker Space A40

Anker Space A40

Anker
85 Overall Score
vs
JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124

JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124

JLab
59 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Anker Space A40

85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 7
🤔 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Battery life 6
👍 Comfort and fit 5
👍 Value for money 5
👎 Bluetooth connectivity 3

JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124

85 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

The JLab Go Air Pop earbuds are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life, especially given the low price. Users love the stylish lilac color, the convenient built-in charging cable, and the easy pairing. Some minor complaints include difficulty removing the earbuds from the case, occasional connection drops, and a lack of advanced features like active noise cancelling, but overall they are considered a great value.

Pros
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Comfortable fit
  • Long battery life
  • Stylish lilac color
  • Built-in charging cable
Cons
  • Difficult to remove from case
  • Occasional connection drops
  • No active noise cancelling
  • No multi-device pairing
  • Case feels cheap
👍 Sound quality 8
👍 Battery life 7
👍 Value for money 7
👍 Fit and comfort 6
🤔 Case design 5
🤔 Connectivity 4

Scores

Budget
Anker
85
JLab
63
Travel
Anker
80
JLab
38
Gaming
Anker
76
JLab
58
Commute
Anker
75
JLab
35
Music
Anker
72
JLab
45
Calls
Anker
71
JLab
42
Fitness
Anker
70
JLab
58

Specifications

Anker Space A40JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear Tips5 sizes of silicone ear tipsSmall, Medium, Large
Weight0.06 kg0.04 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size11 mm★6 mm
Drivers22
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max20 kHz20 kHz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity—103 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsLDACJLab Go Air Pop True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds + Charging Case, Black, Dual Connect, IPX4 Sweat Resistance, Bluetooth 5.1 Connection, 3 EQ Sound Settings Signature, Balanced, Bass Boost
SurroundSoundcore 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 Typeadaptive—
Transparency✓★✗
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.2★5.1
Multipoint✓✓
Wired ConnectorBluetooth—
Range—9.100000381469727 m★
Earbud Battery
Battery Life10 hrs★8 hrs
Charge Time2 hrs2 hrs
Fast Charging10 min for 4 hours playback—
ChargingUSB-C★proprietary
Case Battery
Case Battery50 hrs★24 hrs
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✓★✗
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★2
NC Mic✓★✗
Features
Voice AssistantSiri, Google AssistantSiri, Google Assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppsoundcoreJLab App
Gaming Mode—✓★
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIPX4IPX4

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

JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124

  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong build (79th percentile)
  • Below average battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)

Pricing

Anker Space A40

JLab GO Air POP EBGAIRPOPRMNT124

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Anker Space A40

Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.

Anker Space A40 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness