Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
What Buyers Say
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and noise cancellation. Users appreciate the customizable app, comfortable fit, and value for money, though some note the ANC is not as strong as competitors and connectivity can occasionally drop in certain environments. Overall, they are highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to premium brands.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with customizable EQ
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC not as strong as some competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to few options at once
- Ear tips may cause soreness for some users
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
The retractable earphones are praised for their tidy design and convenience, especially for air travel. However, the cord length is a major complaint, with many users finding it too short for comfortable use, such as keeping a phone in a pocket. Sound quality is generally considered acceptable, but the lack of a microphone for calls is a notable drawback.
Pros
- Tidy retractable design
- Convenient for air travel
- Acceptable sound quality
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Cord too short (approx. 28")
- No microphone for phone calls
- Not long enough for pocket use
- Limited compatibility with Android
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | ThtRht Retractable Earphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | wired, retractable cable |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | — |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | DLC Driver | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 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 | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
ThtRht Retractable Earphone
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40 (A3936011) offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 35 specs.
