Anker Soundcore Space One vs Earfun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Anker Soundcore Space One
Earfun Wave Pro X

HearWiki score

Sound

7.1

8.3

Noise cancelling

7.2

7.8

Battery

9.0

9.5

Calls

5.4

7.7

Value

7.6

9.6

Price (USD)

$100

$130

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Anker Soundcore Space One (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Anker Soundcore Space One brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Earfun Wave Pro X answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3, Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC and LE Audio (LC3). The Anker Soundcore Space One answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection.

Soundcore Space One2023
Wave Pro X20263 yr newer

What differsSoundcore Space OneWave Pro X

Bluetooth: 5.3; 6.0
Top codec: LDAC; aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wear detection: Yes; No

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Soundcore Space OneWave Pro X

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $100; $130
HearWiki score: 72; 85
Released: 2023; 2026
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature: u-shaped; -
Impedance: 16 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 93 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.3; 6.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC; SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 55 h; 90 h
Battery life (ANC on): 40 h; 50 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: 5 min → 4 h; -
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 260 g; 259 g
Water resistance: none; -
Foldable: Yes; -
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: silicone; -
Connector: 3.5 mm; -
Model code: A3035; -
Microphones: 3; 8
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Anker Soundcore Space One vs Earfun Wave Pro X
Spec	Anker Soundcore Space One	Earfun Wave Pro X
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$100	$130
HearWiki score	72 / 100 Great	85 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2023	2026
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature	u-shaped	-
Impedance	16 Ω	-
Sensitivity	93 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	6.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	55 h	90 h
Battery life (ANC on)	40 h	50 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	5 min → 4 h	-
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	buttons	buttons
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	260 g	259 g
Water resistance	none	-
Foldable	Yes	-
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	silicone	-
Connector	3.5 mm	-
Model code	A3035	-
Calls
Microphones	3	8
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Anker Soundcore Space One

The Anker Soundcore Space One is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that combines adaptive active noise cancellation with a long-lasting battery and support for high-resolution LDAC audio. Its lightweight, foldable build and comfortable ear cups make it a practical travel companion, while the included wired option adds versatility. Though its sound is balanced and competent for the price, it doesn't aim to rival premium audiophile models.

Pro:Adaptive ANC with multiple modes
Pro:Up to 55 hours of battery life (40 with ANC)
Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio

Con:Sound quality is decent but not exceptional
Con:No water resistance rating
Con:Plastic build may feel less premium

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless

Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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