JBL Junior 470NC
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
JBL Junior 470NC
These headphones are well-liked for their comfort, lightweight design, and kid-friendly features like large buttons and volume limiting. The noise cancellation is widely criticized as ineffective, and many users wish a carrying case were included. Overall, they are a solid choice for children's audio needs, especially for travel.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for small heads
- Lightweight design
- Large easy-to-press buttons
- Volume limiting feature
- Good sound quality for kids
Cons
- Ineffective noise cancellation
- No carrying case included
- Overpriced for missing case
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
| JBL Junior 470NC | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | protein leather |
| Headband | — | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 81 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 81 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JBL Junior 470NC - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Kids Headphones with JBL Safe Sound (<85dB), Fit for Kids, Parental Control with Customizable Volume & Playtime and 50Hr Battery Life (White) | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | HFP 1.8, AVRCP, A2DP 1.4 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 500 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones app | Soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Junior 470NC
- Strong comfort (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %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 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.