Anker Soundcore Space D1402
Sony WHRF400
What Buyers Say
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Sony WHRF400
Many users report good sound quality and comfort, especially for TV watching at night. Some were pleased with renewed units, finding them as good as new. However, a few experienced issues like a clicking noise, shutdown problems, missing instructions, or a poor fit. Overall, sentiment is mostly positive with a few notable exceptions.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable to wear
- Good for TV watching at night
- Long battery life
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Clicking noise and static
- Headphones shut down after 15 minutes
- Missing box and instructions for renewed units
- Unclear battery placement on renewed models
- Overpriced for renewed condition
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | Sony WHRF400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | head cushion |
| Headband | memory foam with a soft leather finish | Mold band with head cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Sony RF400 Wireless Home Theater Headphones for Watching TV (WHRF400), Black, 2.9 (Requires use of RCA Audio Out or Headphone Jack on Television) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Environmental Noise Control |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Soundcore | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Sony WHRF400
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong sound (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sony WHRF400 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
