Anker Space A40 A3936011
Sony WF-1000XM5
What Buyers Say
Anker Space A40 A3936011
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and noise cancellation. Users appreciate the customizable app, comfortable fit, and value for money, though some note the ANC is not as strong as competitors and connectivity can occasionally drop in certain environments. Overall, they are highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to premium brands.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with customizable EQ
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC not as strong as some competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to few options at once
- Ear tips may cause soreness for some users
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds receive mixed feedback. While many users praise the excellent sound quality and effective noise cancellation, a significant number report issues with Bluetooth connectivity, fit, and reliability, including charging problems and microphone failures. The earbuds are generally considered a good upgrade for some, but others find them uncomfortable and prone to dislodging, with the ANC not living up to expectations compared to previous models or competitors.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for many
- Good battery life
- Great app customization
Cons
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Poor fit for some ears
- Uncomfortable for extended wear
- ANC not as good as expected
- Charging case problems
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 A3936011 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.02 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | DLC Driver | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | USB Type C |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 3-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of play |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Anker Space A40 A3936011
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.