Anker Soundcore Space D1402
Sennheiser HD 560S
What Buyers Say
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
Sennheiser HD 560S
The Sennheiser HD 560S is widely praised for its exceptional clarity, comfort, and value at around $200. Users highlight the warm bass, detailed mids and highs, and lightweight open-back design that minimizes fatigue during long sessions. A few note the all-plastic build feels less premium and the high range can occasionally be harsh, while one reviewer experienced intermittent static and channel imbalance with the jack. Overall, it is considered a steal for audiophile-grade gaming and music listening, especially when paired with a DAC/amp.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Warm, inviting bass without overpowering
- Extremely comfortable for long sessions
- Lightweight open-back design
- Great value for money at ~$200
Cons
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Highs can be harsh at times
- Intermittent static and channel imbalance on some units
- Requires amplifier for optimal volume
- Sound leakage due to open-back design
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | Sennheiser HD 560S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | Velour |
| Headband | memory foam with a soft leather finish | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 38 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 38 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones – Neutral, Natural Sound for Music, Gaming, and Content Creation, Black |
| 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 | — | 1.7999999523162842 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
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
Sennheiser HD 560S
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Anker Soundcore Space D1402 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.
