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Anker Soundcore Space One
Noise Isolation / ANC & sound
7.1/ 10
7.1
0.010.0
A 7.1 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 86 of the 240 we've cataloged.
3.8/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall3.8
1.05.0
A 3.8 puts its audio quality in the bottom third of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 44 of the 240 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
55 hAbove average55 h
11 h100 h
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.
Charging Method
USB-CMost commonUsb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%
Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.326%520%5.218%5.411%
5.3 is the most common — on 26% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Connection Type
Most commonWired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others1%
Bluetooth is the most common — on 44% of the 215 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 55 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 120 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 40 h
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth, wired-3.5mm
- Bluetooth Codec
- LDAC
- Multipoint Devices
- Yes - 2 devices
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- USB Charging
- Yes
- Latency
- 40 ms
Design
- Weight
- 260 g
- Color Options
- Beige, black, blue
- Ear Pad Type
- Memory foam
- Foldable
- Yes
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
- Wearing Time Max
- 8 h
Build
- IP Rating
- None
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
- Sweat Resistance
- No
- Water Resistance
- No
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam, PU leather
- Material Headband
- Plastic with padding
Features
- Companion App
- Yes
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Yes
- Auto Pause
- Yes
Microphone
- Count
- 3
- Microphone
- Yes
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Yes
- Noise Reduction Type
- Active noise cancellation
- Type
- 3-mic array
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Ambient Mode
- Adjustable level
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 40 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- U-shaped
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
- Passive Isolation
- 20 dB
- Sensitivity
- 93 dB/mW
Identity
- Model Number
- Space One
Release
- Date
- 2023
- Msrp Usd
- 99.99 USD
- Year
- 2023
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed March 2024
7.7/ 10
RecommendedNoise cancelling8.0
Isolation7.1
Battery life9.8
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity9.0
Design7.5
The verdict
If you are in the market for noise canceling headphones, the Anker Soundcore Space One is worth considering. These headphones bring most of the same features of flagship competitors for a fraction of the price.
✓What we like
✓Isolation and ANC
✓Companion app
✓Battery life
✓Wear detection
✓Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC support
✕What could be better
✕No touch controls
✕Carrying case isn't hardcover
✕Over-emphasized bass and treble
✕No audio over USB
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Anker Soundcore Space OneSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
Frequency response — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 9.1 |
| 25 | 8.0 |
| 32 | 7.8 |
| 40 | 7.8 |
| 50 | 6.9 |
| 63 | 5.0 |
| 80 | 4.7 |
| 100 | 4.9 |
| 125 | 3.1 |
| 160 | -0.1 |
| 200 | -2.7 |
| 250 | -5.2 |
| 315 | -6.3 |
| 400 | -5.0 |
| 500 | -5.5 |
| 630 | -4.4 |
| 800 | -1.8 |
| 1000 | 0.3 |
| 1250 | 2.1 |
| 1600 | 4.0 |
| 2000 | 11.3 |
| 2500 | 8.5 |
| 3150 | 5.8 |
| 4000 | 7.6 |
| 5000 | 6.5 |
| 6300 | 9.7 |
| 8000 | 10.8 |
| 10000 | 9.6 |
| 12500 | 3.8 |
| 16000 | -7.3 |
| 20000 | -23.2 |
Anker Soundcore Space One
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Passive isolation — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.1 |
| 26 | 0.4 |
| 33 | 2.8 |
| 41 | 1.1 |
| 52 | -0.1 |
| 65 | 0.2 |
| 82 | -3.5 |
| 103 | -4.5 |
| 130 | -0.6 |
| 163 | 1.8 |
| 205 | 6.5 |
| 259 | 10.3 |
| 325 | 15.3 |
| 410 | 12.6 |
| 516 | 11.6 |
| 613 | 13.4 |
| 772 | 18.3 |
| 972 | 21.8 |
| 1220 | 27.8 |
| 1540 | 25.6 |
| 1940 | 28.0 |
| 2440 | 33.3 |
| 3070 | 29.8 |
| 3870 | 32.8 |
| 4870 | 29.7 |
| 6130 | 38.1 |
| 7720 | 39.6 |
| 9720 | 42.4 |
| 12200 | 42.3 |
| 15400 | 40.0 |
| 19400 | 31.8 |
Anker Soundcore Space One
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Noise cancelling — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.9 |
| 26 | 3.4 |
| 33 | 6.9 |
| 41 | 11.2 |
| 52 | 17.1 |
| 65 | 16.2 |
| 82 | 18.1 |
| 103 | 21.0 |
| 130 | 23.1 |
| 163 | 23.8 |
| 205 | 22.9 |
| 259 | 19.4 |
| 325 | 18.5 |
| 410 | 10.3 |
| 516 | 22.8 |
| 613 | 19.6 |
| 772 | 20.8 |
| 972 | 22.4 |
| 1220 | 27.3 |
| 1540 | 25.0 |
| 1940 | 23.9 |
| 2440 | 29.8 |
| 3070 | 30.1 |
| 3870 | 28.9 |
| 4870 | 26.9 |
| 6130 | 33.8 |
| 7720 | 36.5 |
| 9720 | 34.9 |
| 12200 | 40.4 |
| 15400 | 39.6 |
| 19400 | 31.7 |
Anker Soundcore Space One
4.5
2.3
3.9
3.8
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
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