YOWU Cat Ear Headphones MODEL-Z
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
YOWU Cat Ear Headphones MODEL-Z
These cat ear headphones get mixed reviews. Many users love the comfort, style, and sound quality, but there are significant complaints about build quality, battery life, and false advertising regarding active noise cancellation. The headphones are heavy and the ear muffs can be floppy, and some users report connectivity issues with certain devices.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Easy Bluetooth setup
- Long battery life without lights
- Cute and stylish design
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Floppy ear muffs
- False ANC advertising
- Short battery life with lights
- Connectivity issues with some devices
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
| YOWU Cat Ear Headphones MODEL-Z | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather and memory foam | protein leather |
| Headband | — | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | YOWU Cat Ear Headphones CE, Wired/Wireless Headphones with Seamless Live Sound Experience for PC/PE/Switch, Built-in Mic & Customizable RGB Light Effect for Anime Lovers(White) | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | E-sports Grade | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 48 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.600000023841858 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 1.6 hour fast charging | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
YOWU Cat Ear Headphones MODEL-Z
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.