Anker Space A40
Apple V120
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
Apple V120
Most users are very satisfied with these earbuds, praising their comfort, sound quality, and value for the price. However, a few critical reviews highlight serious durability issues, including one side stopping working within a week and a defective replacement. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by concerns about long-term reliability.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Good value for money
- Excellent bass
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Durability issues
- Left side stops working
- Defective replacement units
- Poor customer service
- Difficult return process
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Apple V120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Rounded |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | 3 size ear gels |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Lighting Earbuds, MFI Certified, Noise Isolation, Volume Control, Water Resistant |
| 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 | Lightning |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | iOS |
| 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
Apple V120
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40
Apple V120
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
