Anker Space A40
Lanteso S8
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
Lanteso S8
Users overwhelmingly praise these earbuds for their exceptional value, noting sound quality that rivals far more expensive brands like Apple AirPods and Beats. Comfort and secure fit are frequently highlighted, with many finding them superior to premium alternatives. While call quality and noise cancellation receive mixed feedback, the overall sentiment is that these are an incredible bargain for the price.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Good battery life
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Mediocre call quality
- Inconsistent noise cancellation
- Slightly muffled sound compared to premium
- Not ideal for phone conversations
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Lanteso S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Lanteso True Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 Earbuds, 48H Playtime,Light Weight Headphones in Ear Buds Built in Mic Headset Premium Sound with Deep Bass,Clear Calls Earphones for Sports Workout Orange |
| 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 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 48 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google 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
Lanteso S8
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Lanteso S8 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
