Nacon RIG400HXW
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
Nacon RIG400HXW
The RIG 400 HX is widely praised for its exceptional comfort, especially for glasses wearers and long gaming sessions. Sound quality is considered decent for gaming but not top-tier for music, and the value for money is excellent. A few users reported defects like distortion or mic issues, but replacements often worked perfectly, and the overall durability is well-regarded.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for glasses wearers
- Great for long gaming sessions
- Lightweight and breathable foam
- Good value for money
- Decent sound quality for gaming
Cons
- Sound quality not top-tier for music
- Some units had distortion or feedback
- Mic issues on some units
- Limited head adjustment
- Not ideal for pure music listening
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
| Nacon RIG400HXW | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | padded | protein leather |
| Headband | The headband and pavilions are designed for gamers | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Nacon RIG RIG400HXW Gaming Headphones, Multi-platform compatibility, White | 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 | ✗ | ✓★ |
| 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
Nacon RIG400HXW
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Anker Soundcore Space D1402 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 36 specs.
