TOZO HT226
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
TOZO HT226
The Tozo noise-cancelling headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value, offering premium features like active noise cancellation, long battery life (claimed 60 hours), and comfortable design at a fraction of the cost of competitors. Users highlight the effective ANC that blocks out household noise, mowers, and airplane hum, along with a user-friendly app for EQ adjustments. Minor criticisms include button placement that can accidentally toggle ANC and a slightly lower real-world battery life than advertised.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (up to 60 hours)
- Comfortable ear cups for extended wear
- User-friendly app with EQ adjustments
Cons
- Button placement can accidentally toggle ANC
- Real-world battery life lower than claimed (40-45 hours)
- Pleather material not ideal for sweat
- No LDAC or aptX HD codec support
- Slightly struggles with high-pitch sounds
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
Scores
Specifications
| TOZO HT226 | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | protein leather |
| Headband | — | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | TOZO Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headset, 60H Playtime, Hi-Res Audio Custom EQ via App Deep Bass Comfort Fit Ear Cups, for Home Office Travel | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | TOZO App | Soundcore |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
TOZO HT226
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 38 specs.