'6 out of 5 stars': Fans say these Anker earbuds are better than AirPods, and at $49 they're over 50% off
Did you know that, according to some studies, the world is getting noisier? Between all the vehicles, urban hustle and bustle and additional people, higher dB levels are becoming the norm. What's a sound-sensitive shopper to do? Simple: Invest in a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds. Soundcore by Anker's Space A40s promise to reduce noise levels by up to 98%, and they're on sale for only $49 at Amazon — that's over 50% off. Shoppers say they're a great alternative to AirPods.
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Fifty hours of battery life is enough to listen to over 1,000 songs or 25 feature-length films — not too shabby.
Why is this a good deal? 💰
Normally $100, the price has been knocked down by over 50%. This is the lowest we've ever seen these Anker earbuds so if you've been on the fence, now's the time to buy.
Why do I need these? 🤔
Earbuds are worth their weight in gold (and honestly, probably more — these things don't weigh much). They let you cut yourself off from the world and have your own private jam session, especially when you consider the aforementioned battery life. You'll get 50 hours in total, which breaks down to 10 hours on a single charge. You can also get another four hours of listening time from a 10-minute charge, and multiple recharges from the case.
These Anker buds are ergonomically designed to make them more comfortable for longer listening sessions. According to Soundcore, these are smaller than the brand's other active noise-cancelling options. If you have larger ears, that might mean a loose fit — but people with smaller ears will love them.
The standout feature? That's the reported 98% noise cancellation. That's certainly more than enough to block out the noisy people in the seat behind you on the plane. Hear that? Nope — not even crickets. (And hearing a cricket on a plane would be disturbing.)
What reviewers say 💬
Over 6,300 Amazon shoppers say their Soundcore by Anker Space A40 earbuds are a five-star buy.
Pros 👍
"I freaking love these earbuds," raved one fan. "Every time I wear them I think, 'Dang these are nice.' Six stars out of five, seriously."
Another person dropped Apple for Anker. "Haven't had to charge them once and they sound/fit incredible. I literally stopped using my AirPods because of these."
"These earphones are incredible," shared another reviewer. "It's definitely worth it to download the app and do the sound fit test. It really makes a difference in the quality of sound because they are customized to your hearing. I like these much better than the AirPods."
Cons 👎
Although most fans find these quite comfortable, not all ear shapes are the same. "The only downside is they come loose in the ears pretty easily so I have to keep adjusting them so they don’t fall out," wrote one active fan. "I wear them on walks, but I would not use them to run or workout."
Another shopper warned that adjusting them can trigger an unpleasant noise. "My only complaint and it seems to be a common one is that the microphones are very sensitive to touch so they tend to shriek a bit when you try to adjust them in your ears. Especially if you are sweaty."
What does 98% noise cancellation sound like? The better question: What doesn't it sound like?
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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