by Anker Space A40 Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Reduce Noise by Up to 98%, Ultra Long 50H Playtime, 10H Single Playtime, Hi-Res Sound, Comfortable Fit, Wireless Charge

I dont know why people say the sound quality is lacking when these are easily the most customizable ear buds I have ever owned. On android devices you can opt to use LDAC which is a Bluetooth codec that offers less compression to maintain higher quality audio. The compression between your device and the ear buds the better. You have full control of many default audio equalizer settings and you can create a dozen customized profiles you can switch to quickly. Through the Soundcore app you can give yourself a hearing test that takes 15 minutes and then the app will create a complete customized sound profile to balance sound against any deficiencies in your hearing range. Pretty amazing really. Sound cancellation is exceptional. Make sure you are using the proper ear bud tips so ambient noise isn't filtering in, the app can actually perform a fit test. You stay in a quiet room and perform the test. The ear buds play noises in a frequency you cant hear and uses the microphones on the outside of the buds to see how well the ear buds are sealing. Call quality is great and they do a great job of filtering ambient noise from your call so it remains clear on both ends. The touch controls are fully customizable from 1 and 2 taps or press and hold left or right and what function you want performed. Battery life is great with a constant 8 to 10 hours of life per charge and the case recharges the buds many time before needing charging itself. One of the best quality buds you can get with form and function at this price range.

I got the Soundcore Anker Life Dot 2 headphones 4 years back and they were so comfortable, paired with stellar battery length and sound quality. Somehow, this set manages to sound even better than the original pair. I love the app that they've built to better support and customize your audio listening quality/note emphasis, to allow for you to custom edit the quick tap & hold settings for easy functionality without constantly toying with your connected device. They also still let you pick the sizing of the earbuds that fit within your ear so you have a perfect fit and comfort theere. These guys cost a bit of money, but they're more than worth their price. As someone who adores high quality audio, I can't recommend this brand more. You're gonna love them.

Own a set of P40s bought here also... and have some meaningful comparisons to make with this A40. Bought the P40s for their frankly amazing battery life claims (which in the field have proven to be accurate and not just plausibly-deniable marketing). A40 has two hrs less life on full charge, which drove me to the P40s -- which also wowed with its *amazing* sound vs. my old inferior pair of Jabra Elite 7 Pros at dbl the retail price. So far so good... But over time the one flaw (at least for this user) P40 had, became an issue: fitment is dirt-poor -- meaning they fall out of ears or need adjustment constantly, in my ears at least. The Jabras were already bad due to how heavy they are vs. the 2024 crop of Li-powered earbuds... but P40 despite feeling half the weight of the Jabras in-hand... fell out like I'd used too-small an earcup. Wrong, as the only size that wouldn't fail the Fit Test on the Soundcore app, did feel initially to seal correctly. The problem is the oblong design of the cups themselves -- you cannot get an oval cup to fit in a round canal and seal, again at least in my ears. So when resting on the sofa, they need minding and readjusting about once every 10m or so, just to preserve their great sound... which is a showstopper. So saw these A40s did not use an oval earcup, but a round one. Not surprisingly taking them out of the box this morning, fit *perfectly* with the same earcup size Fit Test suggested in the app for P40. To boot, the shape of the A40 differs from the Jabras (similar form factor) in that they are a bit shorter, thus stay in contact with the skin of the outer ear more closely -- leading to better retention. I can shake my head as hard as I can, and the fit stays the same -- the Jabras would be in the gutter on a run, which was frustrating as they retailed for $129, more than dbl the cost of these A40s. So were curious about 1) sound, and 2) battery life. Battery will need a few days to figure out, so will update later with more field exps... but the sound? Tbh the only difference I hear P40 vs A40... is the dynamic rage of the A40 is ever-so-slightly muddier. But the P40 won't resolve bass as well, and will clip, again ever-so-slightly, as long as you haven't cranked preamp settings thru the roof. So for the bulk of my listening (80% YT and calls, 20% music) the A40 is the better buy -- unless of course you want them to last a flight from NZ <--> HI, or UK <--> TH -- which 90% of earbuds will tap out long before the landing sequence. So far, having tuned A40 with the app... the only things I find the P40s do better, is respond to touch controls (takes a half-sec vs. virtually instantly), which is offset by the P40 touch 'area' on the earbud body being way too sensitive -- much easier to adjust the A40s in your ear w/o activating touch controls -- which to me is preferable. The case holds just as much charge in hrs-playtime, so really for my use case the A40s have it. Still like the P40s, and will defo take them on long roadtrips or flights, granted no running w/ bags in the airport's a given (which tbh it never is 100% 😅). So P40 will serve bedtime duty and A40s will be for the road and office (job requires lots of moving around and lots of head articulation away from eyes-horizon... which the P40s have dropped out of ears more times than I can count). Reviews for these, pls believe them when they say, it's a great buy not to be missed if you like snug fitment *and* awesome sound. Five stars; will update if any showstoppers or concerns pop up ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ UPDATE 10 FEB 25: Having tried both the P40i and A40 now a couple of weeks... I can without any reservation whatsoever endorse getting the A40 between the two. Not only is it less expensive, but the difference in ear tip design + more secure fit in my particular ears make both a secure fit when in different body positions, and doesn't sacrifice any quality of sound I can detect (P40i still feel as if it's a hybrid betw. the no-eartip, non-sealed designs, and true round-section ear-canal-sealing earbuds -- without a clear advantage over each). The only advantage P40i offers for its price tbh, is a slightly more feature-full options list in the Soundcore app, and better advertised battery life on one charge and in the case -- that's it. 10H in my use case is plenty of life, and both take less than 15m on a 2A charger to go from the 'recharge battery' warning, to 100%. Anker has a winner in the A40, by balancing the features I want, with cost. Both the fancy Liberty and P40i both seem to be less so in this regard, given the considerable premiums over A40. I'll be keeping my P40i around, as it's still a better-than-average earbuds..., but they'll be more on backup / loss duty, than daily / sports use. TL;DR: Pros: Amazing bass response for the price; nearly all the bells and whistles available in the P40i for much less cash; nearly identical and very brief charging times vs. P40i; better fit in my ear canals in all situations -- did I mention it's less cash upfront? Cons: 2H less battery life on a single charge; some options like control of normal/transparency/noise cancellation aren't customisable for each earbud, selections apply to both earbuds Get the A40. Or get two, as I'll be doing soon, so you're never interrupted on the road :D --- UPDATE 30 OCT 25: So after 8 mos of near-constant use, >6 hrs in-ears being common (regularly sanitising w/ 70% isopropanol on a cotton swab of course)... the black set bought in Feb '25, has finally given me its first real showstopping bug. Was watching a show on YT... when the sound would constantly become garbled then cut out completely, about once every 5 secs. Showed fully-charged both on my computer's BT dropdown, and when returned to case (via the 3 LEDs). Neither quitting / restarting the browser, nor turning off / on BT for the device, seemed to fix this. So returned the buds to their case and attached USB-C charging (which has worked problem-free all this time)... and after about 2 hrs, the issue stopped -- now functions as always... for now. I need to emphasise clearly, this Anker product has worked almost 100% flawlessly since taking delivery, charging, and using long hours, from day one. Can't diagnose what the issue is what caused this, would be pure speculation. But Anker tech products in general ime, are made to a standard refreshingly above what passes for R&D / QC, in PRC: all of the Anker products I own are either still working past 5 yrs, or have been replaced by more efficient, more capable generations of the same device, also working well (USB chargers / cords, power banks, audio). So am hoping this issue is a QC bug that wasn't going to emerge, until its age brought its own, non-negotiable limitations. In the spirit of full disclosure however, felt it prudent to report this, so one can prepare by buying another set; no tech lasts forever -- I already have another set on the way. Would also add, zero (0) of the 8 earbuds from various brands I've purchased over the years and used identically prior to this one, have survived to this age (8 months) before revealing real showstoppers -- flaws in design, execution, and/or QA. Zero (more like 3 - 4 mos). And all have been far more expensive than this gem of an A40, whilst giving the owner nothing in return for high premiums. Replacement set on the way. Despite this first gig... the product's designed and built like *all* tech should be -- not invulnerable (and costing accordingly) but made to last as long *as expected to*, resisting the forced-planned-obsolescence so many personal tech mfrs seem to addicted to for short-term profit. I'll reward Anker for their extra work making this tech not only better-sounding but more durable than the low-bar average, by buying again. Five stars, as long as content wasn't taken out of the model mid-cycle to save pennies -- that'd be a shame and end a long, well-earned loyalty to the company for me. Given Anker's business decisions and truth in products in the field to now... am much more confident this isn't the case, than for almost any other PRC tech brand ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -- UPDATE 03 NOV 25: Received my new A40s, to replace one of the two original orders (battery life now inconsistent) Surprised and delighted to find Anker's updated the earbud cups: they now extend slightly further into the ear canal by a couple of mil. Wearing them in the correct cup size as the originals... can feel no difference in comfort, but retention is noticeably better, feels as if more 'contact patch' in my ear canal. Looking from the side, they are a bit more conical and less round than before. This fit, mentioned in the title w/ my first purchase... is even better now. Otherwise, all controls and performance are identical to before. Using the app to customise my sound, same surprisingly clear bass response w/ great mids and highs. Shouldn't expect $500 studio monitors for the price, but... well I did buy these 3x now, that should tell you all you need to know. Unchanged five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -- UPDATE 12 NOV 25: These latest green A40s developed an unforced error tonight... very loud crackling static in the R earbud, luckily only in the two non-Normal modes (I don't use Noise-Cancelling nor Transparency, but cannot now if I wanted). Unfortunate, as both A40s purchased earlier were flawless in all modes throughout their service life. Both earbuds were fully-charged, only been using since the 3rd of November. Have to take two stars away, one for the flaw and the other for so-soon after taking delivery. Hope this doesn't happen in other A40s. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ _ _ -- UPDATE 13 NOV 25: Unfortunately, have to report another unpleasant problem with this latest green set of A40s: the ability to connect to two BT sources, is also malfunctioning -- it simply doesn't do what the first pair did without any prompting from the user. Don't understand how this newest set can have such significant problems, as my last two pair were so good, assumed this pair would be more of the same. Not going to take another star, as they're still usable and still take charge / battery life unchanged... but I should be getting what was advertised, if I pay for a brand-new product, out-of-the-box. Three stars for now ⭐️⭐️⭐️ _ _ --- UPDATE 06 DEC 25: Bought another set of A40s -- all functions normal, unlike the green pair. Anker has not reached out to me despite the rating going down. Will remain so until they do... Would like to add a tip that may help buyers to get the most out of these earbuds, however... When you receive your A40s, charge properly to full. Then using the Soundcore app, do the hearing test. However, instead of claiming you can't hear anything in the final hearing tone, just reply 'Yes' to all. Have tested this with my latest A40s -- if you answer 'No' to any of the tones at any volume, the earbuds will pull a *lot* of output from what you hear. Only answering 'Yes' to the entire hearing test, will unlock the frankly amazing sound these can provide. One or more 'Yes'es? Middling sound. All 'Yes'? The bass response and clarity are fantastic. Try it out :) --- UPDATE 08 JAN 26: The blue pair's L earbud just stopped working today -- now cuts out and makes static, tho passthrough and noise-cancelling work okay still. Man, the quality in these revised A40s are defo worse, in two purchases in a row. Am keeping the green pair since no audio problems and no plan to use either mode besides Normal... but buyer beware, when it's Strike Two. Returned the blue pair, as was still returnable. Will report on the replacement (another dark blue one -- currently Blue3) when it arrives in a week. Taking another star of course, for serial QC failure. Two stars, quite a fall from how I used to feel about them ⭐️⭐️ _ _ _ --- UPDATE 14 JAN 26: Disappointing -- Amazon provided the wrong shipping HAZMAT label which USPS refused to accept when trying to return for replacement... but also did not honour refunding the amt thru gift card method I chose, when chatting w/ customer service. So Amazon does not honour their own return policy on the A40s. Turned to Soundcore product support... and whilst they offered a replacement, they said their logistics partner does not ship to Hawaii, where I live -- they offered to send to somewhere on mainland US. This was not acceptable... and prior to what happened next, I had no choice but to lower their rating once again -- to one star. HOWEVER -- minutes after publishing that rating... Soundcore reached out to me, and offered to refund the purchase price thru Amazon. This restored my faith in a company I'd trusted over ten years for tech -- which was a great relief; I feel no joy downrating but also feel others should know when products or services here far below acceptable. Anker has been good to me in past, and I'm glad they stepped up and restored my confidence. Cannot full-five-star the rating, as two pairs of my recent A40s did indeed develop showstopper flaws to most people... but did not warranty-claim the green pair, as they're still functional for me (I don't use noise-cancelling, due to cognition effects of long-term use). So will keep rating to 3 for product, plus one star for customer service for total of four, one star below full marks. That seems prudent, truthful and fair. Four stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ _

Editing my previous review, I bought this in november 2023, and loved the sound, but the batery seemed less, but i loved the sound so much tht i didnt return. After 3 month i posted a review, saying lovely sound but battery is less. I was contacted by seller saying we r sorry, and we would like to make it up to u, and we offer a ful refund. I responded tht i would prefer if u send me a new one if battery is more, they accepted immediately. I reutned the old unit without any shipping charges and a new space a40 reached me within 2 days. And i love not only love the sound, but the app customization options, now the battery is also more than +7 hrs continuous music, and charging speed is also fast. I compared these with soundpeats free 2 classic, soundpeats mini, soundpeats mini pro, soundpeats engine 4, jabra elite 7 pro, one plus evo, (yes i love collecting n enjoying alot of these.) and i can confidently say i can rank it almost at the top, in terms of sound and battery life. The best part is sellers concern, responsiveness and their confidence in their product and going out of the way to resolve a customer issue and thus winning respect and a returning customer. This was my first experience with soundcore but i m impressed n wil definitely buy again n recomend to everyone. Highly recomended

I currently have the Sony WF1000xm3's and the battery life is now only about 45mins (I am going to replace the batteries as they are still nice headphones) but I wanted something to quickly use for a trip to Italy so took a bit of an impulse buy with these at a low cost. Well I have been very impressed. The sound quality is excellent, the noise cancelling is very good as well. Battery life has been really impressive going days without needing a recharge. The buds come with various tips to suit different ear types (medium worked for me) The case is much smaller than the Sony and offers wireless charing which works with my Anker 2in1 iPhone charger which is great. The app is also very good and you can customise your sound profile and what the controls on the buds do. I went for the blue colour and it's a dark navy with a subtle shine which looks smart. Overall I think these headphones are a fantastic option and an absolute steal for the cost so would definitely recommend these. I've been waiting for the AirPods Pro 3 to come out but tbh I think these will do me fine - they link seamlessly to iPad and iPhone and come at a fraction of the cost the apple ones will be.

I lost my AirPods and wanted to buy a replacement without spending too much. Read glowing reviews online and went ahead and bought on Amazon.SG. Delivery was very quick, setting up was easy and works as promised. Noise cancellation is reasonably good too.

Love the sound . Love this brand

I ordered these and a pair of the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE to test them both out. I didn't see any reviews that addressed my questions, so, in case anyone else is looking for this info... I have VERY weird ears. I have to use two different sizes on all earbuds and they are usually TERRIBLY uncomfortable, no matter what. These are SO comfortable and they actually stay in my ears no matter what I am doing! (The Samsungs were good, fairly comfortable and stayed in, but not as well). The second major aspect for me was "can they do everything without having to get out my phone?" One of the things I liked about these is that the controls are MUCH more customizable. On the Samsungs, you have to choose between being able to manually switch noise modes OR being able to raise/lower the volume. These allow you to do both, and skip songs and stop/play. So I never have to take out my phone. The adaptive noise mode feature on both works great, but sometimes, you want to just tap and change for something they don't recognize and I want to do all that without having to reach into my pocket with my filthy hands while gardening to get my phone wet and dirty. For the "normal stuff"... Since I am not an audiophile, the sound quality kind of all sounds the same to me no matter which earbuds I buy, so... all I can say there is that I hear my music, it sounds good, I am happy. Battery life: not sure it fully meets the 10 hours, I got started this morning at about 11 am and had them playing pretty much nonstop until about 6pm and they crapped out. So that's really more like 7 hours instead of 10. But, I charged them for like 20 minute while I was talking to someone and they lasted until I was done with my work at about 8pm, so I didn't mind. Connectivity: my work today included going up and down a scaffold three storeys high on the front of my house and all the way into the basement and my garden out back. So we are talking about a range of about 15 meters front to back and an additional up/down of about 12 meters. I had my phone about in the middle of all that and I rarely disconnected. So the range is around 10-15 meters and when I did disconnect, the second I was back in range (even if I was out for a few minutes), they reconnected right away. App: the app is great, easy, user-friendly and it offers a basic equalizer. That is something that the Samsung does "better" if you want AI and Bixby and a few more modes, the "find my" function, etc. Though, I am not sure those are available to anyone but Samsung phone/tablet owners. I didn't care about any of that, I wanted "easy, good, practical". Noise cancellation: Both did really well with this, I didn't test out the Samsungs long enough to comment, but these... my work has included: sanding wood posts, sanding metal fences, cutting metal rain drains with a cricular angle grinder, pressure washing my patio and some of the metal sanding was done while i was seated about 3 meters from a jackhammer in use on concrete. So.. a LOT of VERY loud noises... It COMPLETELY cut out the higher register sounds of the grinder against the metal. I could barely hear the pressure washer and the jackhammer and the sound of the sanding (wood or metal) was still audible, but dampened quite a bit. So I was VERY pleased about that. Even without music on, just the noise cancellation feature is GREAT. Can't wait to sleep with them in while on my vacation in noisy hotels! So, after 3 days of HARD constant use, gotta say, really happy with this purchase. If anything major changes, I will update this.