Anker Space A40
BENEWY ME542
What Buyers Say
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
BENEWY ME542
These Type-C headphones are widely praised for their solid sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive durability—one pair even survived a washing machine cycle. Users appreciate the included carrying case and the convenience of plug-and-play with Samsung devices. A few note that the earbuds can fall out during vigorous activity and that the audio, while good for the price, isn't audiophile-grade. Overall, they offer excellent value for everyday use.
Pros
- Good sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with rubber ear pieces
- Durable build, survives washing machine
- Includes compact carrying case
- Easy plug-and-play with Samsung devices
Cons
- Earbuds fall out during vigorous activity
- Audio quality only fair for music
- USB-C connector may become unstable over time
- Control buttons placed too high on cord
- Not suitable for audiophiles
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | BENEWY ME542 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | half-in-ear |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 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 | 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★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
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
BENEWY ME542
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
BENEWY ME542 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 37 specs.
