Soundcoreby Anker, Space One, Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, 2X Stronger Voice Reduction, 40H ANC Playtime, App Control, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Comfortable Fit, Clear Calls, Bluetooth 5.3

Five stars, but really 4.5. The .5 is for the mediocre case / pouch to carry them in.I've used various headphones / earbuds brands. I have one set of wired headphones from Skullcandy that are no longer made and the benchmark I use for all others. I have some TOZO earbuds that are what I use for work and travel. I had Beats, those sounded like garbage and aggravated my TMJ, especially on long flights.These sound great, with or without the app. Connectivity is easy, again with out without the app. They came with a full charge, however I charged them anyway. I've only used them probably a total of three hours since they arrived, the battery is still full. They sit well on my head and ears and do not aggravate my TMJ.The construction isn't bad. I am a little worried about the resilience of the arms, specifically the joint. They seem studry at this time, but as of this review I"ve only had them for about 5 days.For the money, these are a great value. I may buy another set as backup. That's how good they sound and feel.UPDATE 5/19 - Wow. Well I’m sitting at an indoor skatepark. There’s around 20 kids here. Normally this place is loud. I’ve got the Noise cancellation on. Wow, just wow. I’ve been switching it on and off to hear the difference. I will definitely buy another for back-up.

If you're looking for a pair of Bluetooth-connected, noise-canceling headphones that deliver exceptional sound quality for an unbeatable price, these headphones immerse you in rich, detailed audio, and you can customize your experience through their app. I use them while mowing my yard and can sing my heart out with excellent sound quality, and the neighbors are happy that the mower drowns me out. The amount of noise reduction and how the music still sounded perfect for this price point was a great deal.The fit was perfect, and I love the sky blue color. Comfort is another highlight. Designed for extended listening sessions, they fit snugly but never feel heavy, making them perfect for long flights or workdays. And with a battery life that goes the distance, you won’t find yourself scrambling for a charge.

***Update 9/10/23Soundcore customer service is top notch. Their team reached out and informed me of a firmware update that changed the sound profile. I am adding 2 stars back for the excellent customer service from Soundcore, and for the fact that the sound has improved with the firmware update. Wear Detection is still annoyingly inconsistent, but the white noise is gone and the bass is able to be heard. They sound much more balanced now. I'm not saying they sound great. My AKGs still sound better, but I'm not AS disappointed anymore. These still won't be my main headphones, but they're decent now. The better headphones are all more expensive than these, and if you have the Q30/Q35, I still don't think these sound better than those, but I do think they are built better.*Original ReviewLet me start by saying, I really appreciate what Soundcore is trying to do with their new product line. I like that they are trying to take on the big dogs and keep the price relatively low. They are trying to find that happy medium between good quality and low price, while still trying to make a profit. I'll do this as a pros and cons based on first impressions.Pros:- Comfort - These are VERY comfortable. It's almost like they aren't even there. They are light. There is good padding. The clamping force doesn't make my head feel like it's in a vice. Excellent job here.- Controls - Controls are easy to find and use without a lot of thought. There is good separation, and the buttons feel pretty good.- App - Soundcore's app is THE standard in my opinion. It invites you to try different settings pretty easily.- Transparency - Transparency is on the higher end of the spectrum. They are not perfect, but they are better than the Q35s I used in the past.- ANC - VERY good. I was actually impressed by this for a change. Most of the time with their ANC, its fine. I give them a pass because it's not what they advertise, it's good for the price. These step it up a bit in that regard.Cons:- Bass - Where the f*** is the BASS? Having used SEVERAL Soundcore headphones, and LOVING the Space A40, Q35, Liberty 3 Pros, and being disappointed with the Liberty 4 NC, I still have a certain expectation for Soundcore sound. These simultaneously sound flat and empty to me relative to other offerings from them.- Wear Detection - I won't say I had high expectations here, but I did expect the implementation to be better than the Q35s. It is not. The wear detection turns my media off WAY more often than it has any business doing. It's like if I move my head the wrong way, it shuts off. But when I actually take them off my head, the music keeps playing. It makes NO sense.- Case - I knew this going in, so I won't hold this against them too much. I just think it's weird that lower priced offerings in the past included a hard case but these don't. Maybe it's not a big deal, but it's something to note.- White Noise - For whatever reason, these have a noticeable white noise static sound coming from the left earcup. It's VERY pronounce when I'm connected to my PC. Less so when connected to my phone. I've never had this from any of my previous Soundcore offerings, so it stood out IMMEDIATELY to me.- Multipoint - I'm guessing these are launch bugs, but the multipoint doesn't do what my other products from Soundcore do. When I'm connected to my PC, it forces me to start media there, then pause again to switch to media on my other device. The way I discovered this was, I had a video paused on my PC, and I picked up my phone to check out something on YouTube on my phone. Typically, as long as one device is paused, it will activate on the other device. This time, the YouTube video played but there was no sound. I went back to my PC, saw the video was paused, paused YouTube on my phone and played again, went back to my PC, played the video and heard sound, paused that video, went back to my phone and tried again, and finally got it to play. It has done that repeatedly. It's weird.TL:DR: I had really high hopes for these, but I am not satisfied with my purchase. The bass is relatively empty. The features are weird. These don't seem to live up to what I've come to expect from Soundcore. Not bad, but not great either. I'm not mad. I'm just a bit disappointed. Again.-

Very functional. Faithfully transmits sound as intended. Even using Bluetooth connectivity there is very little loss of sound. It is light weight and sits comfortably on my head and faithfully and comfortably for very long plane trips. The nose cancelling completely blankets engine noise and cabin sounds without causing signal loss or interfering with sound (music and movie dialogue). Extraordinary easy to connect t to sound source with Bluetooth. Originally I bought these as present but after testing them I bought anther gift. They cost far less than I expected for the price Battery length is amazingly robust and you can recharge in less time than you can go to a plane's restroom. The cord length is more than adequate for recharging. I keep a portable battery so that I can always recharge no matter the length of the flight and highly recommend that anyone who tra else lo g distance especially silly if you are on a double digit or try flight.

The Battery life is good last at least almost day on a full charge. Noise canceling is okay it cancels some noise but not all noise. Sometimes it feels like it’s not canceling the noise. I love the design of the headphones. The quality of it entirely is nice. It doesn’t feel like they’re using the cheapest materials or expensive lol. It connects with Bluetooth well and it’s portable and light weight not heavy and they fold.