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1 / 9Two steps forward, one step back.
At 8.8, its noise cancelling beats 93% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 61 of the 240 we've cataloged.
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above average for over-ear headphones — based on 157 of 240 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 88% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
5.1 appears on 6% of the 148 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Bluetooth is the most common — on 43% of the 244 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 5.5 |
| 25 | 4.8 |
| 32 | 5.1 |
| 40 | 6.5 |
| 50 | 8.2 |
| 63 | 9.5 |
| 80 | 8.4 |
| 100 | 4.4 |
| 125 | -1.8 |
| 160 | -6.5 |
| 200 | -6.7 |
| 250 | -7.5 |
| 315 | -8.2 |
| 400 | -6.9 |
| 500 | -4.4 |
| 630 | -2.9 |
| 800 | -2.4 |
| 1000 | -0.1 |
| 1250 | -0.6 |
| 1600 | -1.7 |
| 2000 | -0.1 |
| 2500 | 2.2 |
| 3150 | 3.1 |
| 4000 | -7.2 |
| 5000 | -2.7 |
| 6300 | -1.3 |
| 8000 | 6.6 |
| 10000 | -2.4 |
| 12500 | -3.6 |
| 16000 | -10.5 |
| 20000 | -28.5 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -4.2 |
| 26 | 0.6 |
| 33 | 0.6 |
| 41 | 0.2 |
| 52 | 0.7 |
| 65 | -0.7 |
| 82 | -1.8 |
| 103 | -0.2 |
| 130 | 1.4 |
| 163 | 3.5 |
| 205 | 5.3 |
| 259 | 7.2 |
| 325 | 11.1 |
| 410 | 10.6 |
| 516 | 12.3 |
| 613 | 14.8 |
| 772 | 19.0 |
| 972 | 20.4 |
| 1220 | 24.1 |
| 1540 | 25.3 |
| 1940 | 27.7 |
| 2440 | 37.5 |
| 3070 | 31.5 |
| 3870 | 36.9 |
| 4870 | 42.0 |
| 6130 | 44.4 |
| 7720 | 41.6 |
| 9720 | 41.5 |
| 12200 | 35.0 |
| 15400 | 38.5 |
| 19400 | 37.4 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.6 |
| 26 | 9.7 |
| 33 | 20.6 |
| 41 | 17.8 |
| 52 | 14.8 |
| 65 | 22.3 |
| 82 | 27.7 |
| 103 | 32.4 |
| 130 | 33.3 |
| 163 | 36.7 |
| 205 | 31.6 |
| 259 | 32.1 |
| 325 | 35.9 |
| 410 | 30.7 |
| 516 | 27.2 |
| 613 | 29.7 |
| 772 | 30.7 |
| 972 | 21.0 |
| 1220 | 24.6 |
| 1540 | 27.6 |
| 1940 | 32.4 |
| 2440 | 38.8 |
| 3070 | 34.0 |
| 3870 | 37.8 |
| 4870 | 41.1 |
| 6130 | 43.0 |
| 7720 | 40.0 |
| 9720 | 43.6 |
| 12200 | 37.8 |
| 15400 | 41.0 |
| 19400 | 40.5 |
The verdict
The Anker Soundcore Space 2 Pro have excellent microphones and noise canceling performance, but the sound leaves much to be desired.
✓Liked: ANC, Mic quality, Comfort, Features
✕Could be better: Odd tuning
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Tom TriggsContributor
1 of 2 would buy again
2 owners · owners report ~40 h per charge vs 40 h claimed
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
Expected more from comfort
1 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
Nothing surprising about comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner · 1 photo-verified
Expected more from comfort
