CCA 1
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
CCA 1
The CCA CRA IEMs are widely praised for their excellent sound quality and value for money, especially for bass-heavy genres like EDM. However, several users report durability issues, with the left channel failing or the cable connection wearing out within a month. Customer service is responsive, replacing defective units, but the reliability concerns temper overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Great bass response and punch
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Good for EDM and gaming
- Responsive customer service
Cons
- Left channel fails within a month
- Cable connection wears out quickly
- Default tuning can be sibilant
- Mids can sound slightly muddy
- No chin slider on cable
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
| CCA 1 | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | CCA CRA in Ear Monitor, Ultra-Thin Diaphragm Dynamic Driver IEM Earphones, Clear Sound & Deep Bass in Ear Headphones, Wired Gaming Earbuds with 2 Pin Detachable Cable for Singer Musicians Drummers | 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
CCA 1
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
CCA 1 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 36 specs.
