Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
Cillso H97
What Buyers Say
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and noise cancellation. Users appreciate the customizable app, comfortable fit, and value for money, though some note the ANC is not as strong as competitors and connectivity can occasionally drop in certain environments. Overall, they are highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to premium brands.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with customizable EQ
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC not as strong as some competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to few options at once
- Ear tips may cause soreness for some users
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
Cillso H97
These earbuds are generally well-liked for their value, offering good sound and battery life at a low price. However, some users report connectivity issues, poor noise reduction, and a defective unit that stopped working after a few days. Overall, they are a decent budget option but not without flaws.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Great value for money
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Clear audio
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Poor noise reduction
- Defective unit after few days
- Loose charging cable
- Intermittent volume fluctuation
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Cillso H97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | semi-in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | DLC Driver | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | Type-C fast charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX7 |
Pros & Cons
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Cillso H97
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
Cillso H97
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
