Anker Space A40
CCA ZSN Pro X
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
CCA ZSN Pro X
The KZ ZSN Pro X delivers outstanding sound quality for its low price, with deep bass, clear highs, and a wide soundstage that rivals much more expensive IEMs. Build quality is solid with metal faceplates and a detachable cable, though some users find the cable too short and the fit uncomfortable after extended wear. A few reports mention crackling with the stock cable and high sensitivity that can make volume control tricky. Overall, these are a fantastic value for budget-conscious audiophiles and gamers.
Pros
- Outstanding sound quality for the price
- Deep and punchy bass
- Clear and detailed highs
- Wide soundstage
- Solid metal build
Cons
- Short cable length
- Uncomfortable after extended wear for some
- Crackling noise with stock cable
- High sensitivity makes volume control difficult
- Right angle plug can be awkward
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | CCA ZSN Pro X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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
CCA ZSN Pro X
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 36 specs.
