Anker Space A40
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
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
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about these Panasonic earbuds, praising their excellent sound quality for the price. The comfortable fit with multiple tip sizes and color options are also frequently mentioned as strong points. A recurring minor concern is compatibility with newer smartphones that lack a headphone jack, but the overall value is considered outstanding.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Color options available
- Good build quality for the price
Cons
- Adapter may be needed for newer smartphones
- No inline controls or microphone
- Basic design may not appeal to all
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | small, medium, large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 24 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 97 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Panasonic ErgoFit Wired Earbuds With Microphone, 3.5mm Jack In-Ear Headphones Corded, Wired Headphones With Microphone & Controller, Custom-Fit Earpieces, for Phones & Laptops, RP-TCM125-K (Black) |
| 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 | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| 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
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40
No current pricing available
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 36 specs.
