Cillso H97
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Cillso H97
The Cillso H97 True Wireless earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and value for money, though comfort and fit are recurring concerns. Many users praise the clear audio and stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection, while several report that the earbuds feel loose or fall out easily due to the lack of silicone tips. Battery life and the charging case with its digital display are frequently highlighted as strong points, but a few mention discomfort or pain after extended wear. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by fit issues that may affect usability for some.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Long battery life
- Convenient charging case with digital display
- Good value for money
Cons
- Loose fit without silicone tips
- Poor noise cancellation
- Uncomfortable for some ears
- Left earbud stops working
- Falls out during activity
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
| Cillso H97 | 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 | 14.199999809265137 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Built-In Voice Assistant, Microphone Included, Surround Sound, Volume Control, Waterproof | 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 | Environmental Noise Cancellation | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Type-C fast charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistants | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS, Android | soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Cillso H97
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- 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
Cillso H97 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
