Sony WIC200B.CE7
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
What Buyers Say
Sony WIC200B.CE7
The Sony WI-C200 wireless headphones receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfortable fit, and effective noise cancellation, with several noting good battery life and easy Bluetooth pairing. However, a significant number of recent reviews report a decline in quality compared to older models, citing issues like audio lag, weak magnets, poor battery life, and earbuds that stop working after a few months. The product seems to have inconsistent quality control, with some units performing well and others failing quickly.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Audio lag in newer units
- Weak magnet on earpieces
- Poor battery life in some units
- Earbuds stop working after months
- Volume starts at full blast
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and noise cancellation. Users appreciate the customizable app, comfortable fit, and value for money, though some note the ANC is not as strong as competitors and connectivity can occasionally drop in certain environments. Overall, they are highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to premium brands.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with customizable EQ
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC not as strong as some competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to few options at once
- Ear tips may cause soreness for some users
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WIC200B.CE7 | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | — | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | DLC Driver |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WIC200B.CE7
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
Anker Space A40 (A3936011)
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40 (A3936011) offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 35 specs.
