Elgin Rumble M2.1U
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
Users generally appreciate the noise reduction and comfort of these earbuds, especially for use with power tools, motorcycles, and in loud environments. However, durability is a major concern, with multiple reports of components failing within months, including the control panel, ear tips, and jack. Sound quality is praised, but some users experience static noise, audio cutting out, or a strange vibration that causes itching.
Pros
- Effective noise reduction
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Secure over-ear wire
- Works with motorcycle helmets
Cons
- Poor durability
- Control panel fails quickly
- Ear tips fall off easily
- Jack breaks easily
- No L/R markings
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
| Elgin Rumble M2.1U | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | over-ear memory wire loops | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | two sizes | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Isolation, Sweatproof, Volume Control | 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 | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (31st 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
Elgin Rumble M2.1U offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
