BLXSounds A9PRO-BLACK
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
BLXSounds A9PRO-BLACK
These wireless earbuds are praised for their stylish design, comfortable fit, and impressive sound quality with solid bass. Users highlight the long battery life, convenient charging case with LED display, and easy Bluetooth pairing. However, one verified reviewer reported inconsistent volume levels, which slightly tempers the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Stylish design
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality with bass
- Long battery life
- Convenient charging case with LED display
Cons
- Inconsistent volume levels
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
| BLXSounds A9PRO-BLACK | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 sizes of soft silicone eartips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13.199999809265137 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Wireless Headphones with HiFi Stereo Sound, Active Noise Cancellation，Personalized Spatial Audio ， Compatible with iPhone and iPad，【Compatible with AppleCare+ (2 Years)| Provided for Free】 | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 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 | ENC | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
BLXSounds A9PRO-BLACK
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th 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
BLXSounds A9PRO-BLACK offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
