Anker Space A40
Audiovance Vibes VB202
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
Audiovance Vibes VB202
The Vibes 202 wired earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, comfort, and value. Users highlight the deep bass, clear mids and highs, and the secure over-ear fit that makes them ideal for active use like motorcycle riding. One negative review complains about a lack of bass and poor audio quality, but the majority find them to be an excellent budget-friendly option with a solid build. Overall, they are highly recommended for anyone seeking reliable wired earbuds.
Pros
- deep bass sound
- clear mids and highs
- comfortable over-ear fit
- excellent value for price
- sturdy build quality
Cons
- no short cable option
- potential for hearing fatigue at max volume
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Audiovance Vibes VB202 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | over-ear earhooks |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | X, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 23 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Vibes 202 Wired Earbuds - HiFi in Ear Monitor Headphones – Professional Noise Isolating Ear Buds - Clear Sound, Deep Bass & Comfort-Fit IEM Earphones - MMCX to 3.5mm, Silver Plated Cord, Carrying Case |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| 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
Audiovance Vibes VB202
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 36 specs.
