JVC Gumy HA-F160-A
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
JVC Gumy HA-F160-A
The JVC Gumy earbuds are widely praised for their comfort, secure fit during activity, and good sound quality for the price. Many long-term users love them and buy multiple pairs, though some report durability issues like breaking after a couple of years or one side failing. A few users find the fit too large or the wire cheap, and there are requests for a USB-C version.
Pros
- Extremely comfortable fit
- Secure during exercise
- Good sound quality for the price
- Durable and long-lasting
- Great value for money
Cons
- Breaks after a couple of years
- One side may stop working
- Fit too large for some ears
- Cheap-feeling wire
- No volume control buttons
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
| JVC Gumy HA-F160-A | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13.5 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JVC Basic Gumy Earbuds Blue, Model Number: HA-F160-A, 3 | 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 | proprietary | 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 | iOS | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JVC Gumy HA-F160-A
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
JVC Gumy HA-F160-A offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 36 specs.
