Anker Soundcore Space One Review: 40-Hour ANC and LDAC for Less
The Soundcore Space One are affordable wireless over-ear headphones featuring Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Bluetooth 5.3, Custom EQ, app control, and up to 40 hours of battery life with ANC enabled.
Soundcore also claims up to 2× stronger voice reduction compared with the Soundcore Q30, making the Space One particularly useful for offices, cafés, commuting, and other environments with lots of conversation.
Soundcore Space One Specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Wireless Over-Ear |
| Drivers | 40mm Dynamic |
| Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC |
| Voice Reduction | Up to 2× vs Soundcore Q30 |
| Transparency Mode | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Hi-Res Codec | LDAC |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Battery With ANC | Up to 40 Hours |
| Battery Without ANC | Up to 55 Hours |
| Fast Charge | 5 min = Up to 4 Hours |
| Microphones | 3 Mics with AI |
| Custom EQ | HearID + EQ |
| Weight | 265g |
| Wired Audio | AUX |
Soundcore officially lists 55 hours in normal mode and 40 hours with ANC, plus multipoint connectivity and HearID personalization.
Sound Quality
The Space One use custom 40mm dynamic drivers and support LDAC for higher-resolution wireless audio on compatible devices.
Soundcore markets LDAC as transmitting significantly more audio detail than standard Bluetooth codecs.
The default sound has plenty of bass and energy, making these headphones well suited for:
- Hip-hop
- Electronic music
- Pop
- Movies
- Podcasts
- Everyday listening
Independent testing found the tuning somewhat V-shaped, with boosted bass and treble, but the Soundcore app provides extensive EQ customization.
Adaptive Noise Cancellation
The Space One use Adaptive ANC, which continuously responds to surrounding noise and changes in how the headphones fit.
Soundcore claims noise reduction of up to 98% under laboratory conditions.
In independent testing, the ANC worked particularly well against voices and mid-to-high-frequency sounds, although it was less effective against deep engine and transportation rumble than premium models.
2× Stronger Voice Reduction
One of the headline features is 2× stronger voice reduction.
Soundcore specifically says this comparison is against the older Soundcore Q30, with the Space One designed to block more mid- and high-frequency speech noise.
This makes them useful for:
- Busy offices
- Coffee shops
- Public transit
- Studying
- Shared workspaces
LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio
The Space One support LDAC, an important feature at this price level.
LDAC can transmit more audio data than basic Bluetooth codecs when used with a compatible Android device and supported audio source.
Independent testing also confirms LDAC support.
Custom EQ & App Control
The Soundcore app gives you extensive control over the headphones.
Features include:
- HearID personalized sound
- Graphic EQ
- Multiple EQ presets
- ANC level adjustment
- Transparency adjustment
- Button customization
- Wearing detection
- BassUp
Soundcore lists HearID as the Space One’s customized EQ system.
This level of customization is one of the biggest advantages of Soundcore headphones.
Battery Life
Battery life is excellent.
Up to 40 hours with ANC ON
Up to 55 hours with ANC OFF
A quick 5-minute charge provides up to 4 hours of playback in normal mode.
That makes the Space One especially convenient for travel and long workdays.
Bluetooth 5.3 & Multipoint
The Space One support Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint connectivity.
Multipoint lets you stay connected to two devices simultaneously, such as:
- Laptop
- Smartphone
Independent testing found multipoint particularly useful for office use.
Comfort
The Space One weigh approximately 265g and use rotating earcups with a padded headband.
Soundcore says the earcups can rotate about 8° to adapt more naturally to different head shapes.
Independent testing found them reasonably comfortable, although the shallow earcups may allow some users’ ears to touch the internal driver housing.
Call Quality
The headphones use three microphones with AI processing for calls.
Call quality is acceptable in quieter environments, but independent testing found the microphone relatively weak when there is significant background noise.
Pros
✓ Up to 40 hours with ANC
✓ 55-hour maximum battery life
✓ 2× stronger voice reduction vs Q30
✓ Adaptive ANC
✓ LDAC Hi-Res Wireless
✓ Bluetooth 5.3
✓ Multipoint connectivity
✓ HearID and Custom EQ
✓ Excellent app control
✓ Fast charging
✓ Strong value
Cons
✗ ANC against deep engine noise is only average
✗ Microphone quality is not a major strength
✗ Shallow earcups may affect comfort
✗ No official water-resistance rating
✗ Travel pouch instead of a hard case
✗ Newer Soundcore Space 2 is now available
Soundcore Space One Rating
Sound Quality: 8.8/10
Noise Cancellation: 8.7/10
Comfort: 8.7/10
Battery: 9.5/10
Call Quality: 7.9/10
Features: 9.4/10
Value: 9.4/10
Overall: 8.9/10
Verdict
The Soundcore Space One are excellent value-focused ANC headphones for users who want long battery life, strong voice reduction, LDAC and extensive app customization without paying flagship prices.
Their biggest advantages are the 40-hour ANC battery, 2× stronger voice reduction compared with Q30, LDAC Hi-Res support and powerful Soundcore app.
The main compromises are average microphone performance and ANC that cannot fully match premium Bose or Sony headphones.
For commuting, work, studying and everyday music, the Space One offer a very strong feature-to-price ratio.
