Anker Space A40
BASN MMCX Bunique123
What Buyers Say
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
BASN MMCX Bunique123
Users overwhelmingly praise the BASN MMCX Triple Driver In-Ear Monitors for their exceptional sound quality, with rich bass, clear mids, and detailed highs. Many appreciate the comfortable fit, multiple ear tip options, and detachable cables. However, a few note that the included carrying case is too small and tight, and some musicians find the high-mid roll-off requires EQ adjustment for live monitoring.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with rich bass
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip options
- Detachable cables for versatility
- Great noise isolation
- Premium build and design
Cons
- Included carrying case is too small
- High-mid roll-off requires EQ for live monitoring
- Bass slightly bloated around 100 Hz for some
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | BASN MMCX Bunique123 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Rounded Tips |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | foam, silicone, silicone triple-flanged in three sizes each |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Detachable Cable, HiFi Stereo, Lightweight, Noise Isolation |
| 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 | 3.5mm |
| 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 | iOS, Android |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
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
BASN MMCX Bunique123
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
