Soundcore P20i
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Soundcore P20i
The Anker Soundcore P25i earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially given the low price point. Users highlight rich bass, clear highs, and a secure fit for activities like gym workouts. The quick charge feature and companion app with EQ and low-latency mode are also appreciated. A few Q&A items remain unanswered, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Rich bass and clear highs
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Impressive battery life
- Quick charge feature
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Some Q&A unanswered
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
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P20i | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 10★ | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Water Resistant | 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 | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Mins = 2H | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | AI | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore app | soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P20i
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P20i offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.
