Anker Soundcore
Anker Soundcore Soundcore Space One Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
### Overview
The Soundcore Space One promises great noise canceling and sound quality for only $100 — a price point where those features are rarely found together. These headphones bring most of the same features of flagship competitors for a fraction of the price, including LDAC support, adaptive ANC, and a companion app. Anker Soundcore deserves credit for designing a budget headphone that doesn't look budget, available in Jet Black, Sky Blue, and Latte Cream.
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### Standout Features
- **Adaptive ANC:** Adaptive noise cancelling detects external sounds and sound leakage, auto-calibrating to deliver optimal noise reduction. - **Exceptional battery life:** In independent testing, the Space One lasted nearly 43 hours with ANC on — in line with Soundcore's claim of 40 hours ANC-on and 55 hours ANC-off. - **LDAC & Hi-Res Audio:** The 40mm dynamic drivers support LDAC for Hi-Res Wireless audio, delivering higher-detail streaming for compatible Android devices. - **Bluetooth 5.3 with Multipoint:** The headphones use Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast support, LDAC, SBC, and AAC codec options, plus Bluetooth Multipoint to pair to two devices simultaneously. - **Fast charging:** A 5-minute charge yields approximately 4 hours of playback time. - **Feature-rich companion app:** The Soundcore app includes HearID personalized EQ, battery info, firmware updates, and control customization — a comprehensive experience for the price.
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### Who It's For
The Soundcore Space One is for anyone seeking noise canceling headphones that don't break the bank. It's a strong fit for commuters, students, or remote workers who want effective ANC and long battery life without spending $300+. For those who can't stretch to the Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra, the Space One brings features like Hybrid Adaptive ANC and LDAC down to a much more accessible price.
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### Important Considerations
- **Bass-heavy sound signature:** The Space One delivers a bass-heavy listening experience that, while powerful in the low end, can leave mids and highs feeling less detailed — making it a better fit for bass-forward genres than vocal or instrument-heavy music. - **ANC has real-world limits:** Nearby conversations and office noise can occasionally bleed through; it won't create the bubble of silence found in premium competitors. - **Call quality is a weak spot:** Call quality is the weakest part of the feature set — voices can sound muffled and the microphone struggles in noisy environments. - **LDAC disables Multipoint:** When LDAC is engaged for higher-quality audio, Bluetooth Multipoint is unavailable, so you can only be connected to one device at a time. - **No IP water resistance rating:** Like most over-ear headphones, the Space One carries no official water or sweat resistance rating — keep it away from rain and heavy workouts.
Key features
- Over-ear ANC with very good isolation for the price
- customizable EQ and ANC via app
- up to ~40–50 hours battery
- low-key design with minimal branding
