Anker Space A40
DCMEKA A09B-HG01
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
DCMEKA A09B-HG01
These budget IEMs deliver impressive sound quality that rivals more expensive brands like Shure, with many users praising the bass response and overall clarity. Comfort is generally good, though some find the fit painful and recommend aftermarket foam tips. Build quality is decent for the price, but the cable tangles easily and noise isolation is insufficient for drummers. Overall, they offer exceptional value for casual listening and monitoring.
Pros
- Impressive sound quality for the price
- Excellent bass response
- Comfortable fit for many users
- Good value for money
- Clear and crisp stereo sound
Cons
- Cable tangles easily
- Insufficient noise isolation for drummers
- Short cable length
- Painful fit for some users
- No foam tips included
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | DCMEKA A09B-HG01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | large / medium / small |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | in Ear Monitor Headphones, HiFi Stereo IEM Earphones, Dynamic Dual Driver Wired Earbuds with Detachable Cable, Noise Canceling Headset for Singers Musicians Drummers Audiophile (Wood Grain) |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| 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 | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
DCMEKA A09B-HG01
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
DCMEKA A09B-HG01 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 36 specs.
