Sennheiser 14500-850
Sennheiser
72 Overall Score
vs
Anker Space A40 A3936011
Anker
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser 14500-850
No customer feedback yet
Anker Space A40 A3936011
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Sound quality 8
Battery life 7
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 6
Comfort and fit 6
App and customization 5
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser 14500-850 | Anker Space A40 A3936011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | DLC Driver |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 18 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser Momentum Sport - Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body, Graphite | LDAC |
| Surround | Sennheiser Momentum Sport - Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body, Graphite | #80 in Headphones & Accessories | Sennheiser | MOME | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Polar Flow | soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser 14500-850
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
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
Pricing
Sennheiser 14500-8500.350score per dollar
vs
Anker Space A40 A39360111.483score per dollar
Anker Space A40 A3936011 offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Anker Space A40 A3936011
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.
