OneOdio A71
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
OneOdio A71
The OneOdio A71 headphones are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, especially the punchy bass and clear highs, making them a great value for the price. Comfort is a standout feature, with soft ear cushions that allow for long listening sessions, though some users note the headband can feel tight after a few hours. A few reviewers experienced issues with the cable connection or a weakening spring mechanism over time, but customer service was responsive in replacing faulty cables. Overall, these are highly recommended for casual listening, gaming, and light studio use, with the caveat that the cable may need replacement.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Great value for the price
- Good noise isolation
- Swiveling ear cups for monitoring
Cons
- Unstable connection with phone via adapter
- Spring mechanism weakens over time
- Cable may fail after a month of use
- Headband can feel tight after hours
- Ear pads may get hot in summer
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| OneOdio A71 | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | protein leather |
| Headband | adjustable and stretchable | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | OneOdio A71 Hi-Res Studio Recording Headphones - Wired Over Ear Headphone with SharePort, Monitoring Mixing Foldable Headset with Stereo Sound, 3.5/6.35MM Jack for PC Computer DJ Guitar-Sky Blue | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
OneOdio A71
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
OneOdio A71 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
