Soundcore Space One Pro

The Soundcore Space One Pro A3062 are over-ear headphones that deliver best-in-class sound and near-flagship ANC at a price that can be shockingly low if you shop smart. They fold down small, last 60 hours on a charge, and support LDAC for high-res wireless audio. Just watch out for the loose fit on smaller heads and the missing hard case.

We ran the Space One Pro through our database and the numbers are impressive. Sound quality landed in the 100th percentile, which means these are the absolute best right now among products we've tested in this category. The triple-composite drivers deliver deep, controlled bass without muddying the mids, and the treble stays crisp even at higher volumes. ANC performance hit the 97th percentile, putting it just a hair behind the absolute top-tier flagships. In practice, the adaptive system does a great job muting low-end rumble on a bus or plane, and it handles office chatter surprisingly well. Connectivity is also a standout at the 97th percentile, with Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint pairing that switches between your phone and laptop without drama. The microphone array scored in the 91st percentile, so call quality is clear even with some background noise. Battery life is a strong 89th percentile, and that 5-minute quick charge is no gimmick. Comfort and build quality are more middle-of-the-pack at the 79th and 76th percentiles respectively, which lines up with what owners say about the fit being a touch loose for some head shapes.

Stacked against the Sony WH-1000XM6, the Space One Pro holds its own surprisingly well. The Sony has a more premium feel and slightly more polished ANC, but the Soundcore fights back with better battery life and a folding design that's genuinely more portable. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 sounds a bit more refined out of the box, with a warmer, more natural tuning, but the Soundcore's app EQ lets you dial in your own sound easily. Compared to the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3, the Soundcore can't match the luxury materials or the sheer sense of occasion, but it's also a fraction of the price and gets you 90% of the way there on sound and ANC. The JBL Live 770NC and TOZO HT3 are the budget alternatives, and while they're decent for the money, they don't come close to the Space One Pro's detail retrieval or noise cancellation. If you want the absolute best ANC and don't mind paying for it, the Sony is still the king. But if you want 95% of that performance for potentially half the price, the Soundcore is the smarter buy.

Value is where the Space One Pro gets interesting. The price spread across vendors is a massive $2,662, which is frankly absurd. You'll see listings from $137 all the way up to $2,799. At the lower end, these headphones are an absolute bargain, delivering sound and ANC performance that rivals models costing two or three times as much. If you're paying under $150, you're getting flagship-level audio and noise cancellation for a mid-range price. At the higher end, you're being ripped off, plain and simple. For context, the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 sit in the $300 to $400 range and offer slightly better build quality and a more refined fit, but the Soundcore beats them on raw battery life and folding portability. The JBL Live 770NC and TOZO HT3 are closer in price at the budget end, but neither touches the Space One Pro's sound or ANC performance. Our advice: hunt for the deal, and if you see it near that $137 mark, buy it without hesitation.

The Soundcore Space One Pro A3062 is Anker's shot at a premium travel headphone that doesn't make your wallet weep. For anyone hunting for over-ear headphones with strong ANC and a foldable design that actually fits in a small bag, these check a lot of boxes. The 40mm triple-composite drivers push Hi-Res audio up to 40kHz, and with LDAC support you're getting near-lossless Bluetooth streaming, which is rare at this end of the market. The 4-stage adaptive ANC uses six microphones to read the room and adjust on the fly, whether you're on a noisy flight or trying to focus in a busy office. Comfort is handled by a self-adjusting headband and slow-rebound foam earcups that feel plush without clamping too hard. Battery life sits at 40 hours with ANC on and 60 with it off, and that 5-minute quick charge for 8 hours of playback is genuinely useful when you're rushing out the door. The FlexiCurve folding mechanism compresses them down to about half the size of typical over-ears, which is a standout feature if you're short on bag space. At a price that swings wildly from $137 to $2799 depending on where you look, the sweet spot is clearly at the lower end, where these become a screaming deal.

These aren't for everyone. If you have a smaller head or prefer a snug, gym-ready fit, the looser clamp force might drive you nuts, and you'd be better off with something like the Sony WH-1000XM6 or even the JBL Live 770NC which tend to grip a bit tighter. Studio users should also look elsewhere. The sound profile is fun and engaging, not flat or reference-grade, so mixing or critical listening in a studio setting will be frustrating. And if you're rough on your gear and need a hard case included in the box, factor that extra cost in or consider the Sennheiser Momentum 4, which bundles a proper case.

Should you buy the Soundcore Space One Pro? If you find them at a good price, absolutely. These are some of the best-sounding wireless headphones we've tested, and the ANC is right up there with the best on the market. The folding design is a genuine travel win, and the battery life means you can forget to charge them for a week and still be fine. They're not perfect. The fit won't suit everyone, especially if you prefer a snug, locked-in feel, and the lack of a hard case is a bummer for frequent flyers. But for the money, especially at the lower end of that wild price range, you're getting a pair of headphones that outperform their price tag by a wide margin. If you're a commuter, a remote worker in a noisy house, or just someone who wants great sound without spending Sony money, these are an easy recommendation.