Anker Soundcore Space D1402
Sennheiser HD 599 508697
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
Sennheiser HD 599 508697
The Sennheiser HD 599 SE headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, impressive soundstage, and clear, warm audio. Users highlight the lightweight design, soft velour ear pads, and open-back construction that reduces ear fatigue and allows ambient awareness. While some note the bass can be slightly muffled and there is sound bleed, most agree the value at sale price is outstanding, especially for gaming, music, and piano practice.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long sessions
- Impressive soundstage and clarity
- Warm, clear audio profile
- Lightweight and durable build
- Removable cable with adapters
Cons
- Sound bleed from open-back design
- Bass slightly muffled for some
- Requires EQ for optimal sound
- Not ideal for noisy environments
- No included app or ANC
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | Sennheiser HD 599 508697 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Leather |
| Headband | memory foam with a soft leather finish | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 38 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 39 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Sennheiser HD 599 - Open Headphones, Special Edition, Black, Wired |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Soundcore | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | 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
Sennheiser HD 599 508697
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (75th percentile)
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 599 508697 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.
