Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B
These earbuds receive mixed reviews. Many users praise the sound quality and value for the low price, but a significant number report that the left earbud stops working after a few weeks. Durability is a major concern, with some units failing within days. The angled jack design is often blamed for the connection issues.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Excellent bass
- Comfortable fit
- Good value for money
- Durable for some users
Cons
- Left earbud failure
- Short lifespan
- Wire noise
- No microphone or controls
- Poor customer service
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | In-Ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 8★ | 2 |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 100 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-EX15LP In-Ear Headphones, 9mm Drivers, Black | 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 |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/B offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 36 specs.
