TRUTHEAR Zero Zero:BLUE2
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
TRUTHEAR Zero Zero:BLUE2
The Truthear x Crinacle Zero: Blue2 IEMs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their engaging V-shaped sound signature with warm bass and detailed treble. Users praise the excellent value for money, noting they compete with IEMs costing much more, though some find the bulky housing and ear hook fit uncomfortable for smaller ears. A few reviewers mention occasional distortion on certain tracks and note that the included bass adapter can help mitigate this.
Pros
- Engaging V-shaped sound signature
- Excellent value for money
- Warm bass with good detail
- Detailed treble without sibilance
- Good instrument separation
Cons
- Bulky housing for small ears
- Uncomfortable ear hook fit
- Occasional distortion on some tracks
- Lacks clarity compared to higher-end IEMs
- Ear tips may not fit everyone
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
| TRUTHEAR Zero Zero:BLUE2 | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 9 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 41 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 5.800000190734863 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 119.5 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | 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 | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
TRUTHEAR Zero Zero:BLUE2
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Anker Space A40 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 36 specs.
