Anker Space A40
CCA AS16 PRO
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
CCA AS16 PRO
The KZ AS16 earphones deliver outstanding sound quality, especially for gaming and music, with clear mids, detailed highs, and a wide soundstage. They are large and may not fit small ears, but users with larger ears find them comfortable and secure. A few users noted the highs can be sharp and the cable is short, but overall they offer incredible value under $100.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Clear mids and highs
- Wide soundstage for gaming
- Great value under $100
- Comfortable for larger ears
Cons
- Large size may not fit small ears
- Highs can be sharp and piercing
- Short cable length
- Not an upgrade from some older models
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | CCA AS16 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 8★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 15 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| 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★ | — |
| 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 | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| 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
CCA AS16 PRO
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 36 specs.
