Anker Space A40
JVC Gumy HAFX7P
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
JVC Gumy HAFX7P
These JVC earbuds are praised for their clear, balanced sound and comfortable fit, especially for small ears. Many users appreciate the low price and have repurchased them multiple times. However, durability is a common concern, with several reports of one side failing within months. The packaging is also widely criticized as being extremely difficult to open.
Pros
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Comfortable fit for small ears
- Very affordable price
- Good value for money
- Soft and comfortable ear pieces
Cons
- Poor durability (fails within months)
- Extremely difficult packaging to open
- No microphone or volume control
- Color may differ from listing
- Sound leakage at higher volumes
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | JVC Gumy HAFX7P | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | JVC Gumy in Ear Earbud Headphones, Powerful Sound, Comfortable and Secure Fit, Silicone Ear Pieces S/M/L - HAFX7P Pink, 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| 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
JVC Gumy HAFX7P
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 35 specs.
