truefree HD-100
truefree
68 Overall Score
vs
Anker Space A40
Anker
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
truefree HD-100
No customer feedback yet
Anker Space A40
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Sound quality 7
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 6
Comfort and fit 5
Value for money 5
Bluetooth connectivity 3
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Specifications
| truefree HD-100 | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Multiple soft silicone ear tips and fins | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Truefree Wireless Earbuds, HD-100 Bluetooth 6.0 Sport Earphones, Magnetic Wireless Headphones, 11mm Driver Spatial Audio, IP67 Waterproof, 20H Playtime, AI Enhanced Calls, App Control, Dual Connection | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 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 | AI | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for nearly 5 hours playback | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Truefree App | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
truefree HD-100
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
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
Pricing
truefree HD-1001.702score per dollar
vs
Anker Space A402.084score per dollar
Anker Space A40 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Anker Space A40
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.
