Soundcore AeroFit 2
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Soundcore AeroFit 2
The Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 open-ear earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their comfortable fit, impressive sound quality, and long battery life. Users appreciate the ability to hear ambient sounds while enjoying music, and many find them a great alternative to in-ear or over-ear designs. A few reviewers note that the open-ear design involves some compromises, and one user considers them merely adequate for the price.
Pros
- Comfortable open-ear fit
- Impressive sound quality
- Long battery life
- Ability to hear ambient sounds
- Secure fit during activity
Cons
- Compromises of open-ear design
- Adequate for the price according to one user
- Need to consult online manual for full features
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 AeroFit 2 | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 20 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | 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 | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Anka | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore AeroFit 2
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Anker Space A40 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.
