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Soundcore Space One

channels rate the Soundcore Space One highest on price and value (24 of 25 liked it) and lowest on the carrying case (3 of 10).

47 channels 53 videos Page generated How this is counted

10 of 47 were sponsored by Soundcore or got a free unit; 8 disclosed another paid promotion or ad; public editorial analysis; commissioned reports are a separate paid service.

Soundcore Space One: every topic, ranked

Ranked by the share of channels who liked each topic. Pick a topic for the quotes on both sides.

liked it had a problem split Each square is one channel

The exact counts, including channels with no tie to the brand
TopicLiked itNo disclosed relationship with SoundcoreComplaints
Price and value96% 24 of 2593% 13 of 141 objected
The companion app88% 7 of 83 of 41 objected
Noise cancellation84% 27 of 3279% 15 of 194 objected · 1 split
Transparency mode80% 8 of 104 of 62 objected
Sound quality66% 19 of 2958% 11 of 196 objected · 4 split
Comfort and fit63% 19 of 3053% 9 of 176 objected · 5 split
Microphone quality on calls62% 8 of 1362% 5 of 85 objected
Battery life56% 5 of 92 of 54 objected
Bluetooth and connectivity55% 6 of 1175% 6 of 84 objected · 1 split
Design and build quality33% 8 of 2423% 3 of 1311 objected · 5 split
The carrying case30% 3 of 101 of 66 objected · 1 split

Looking for the downsides? Every problem 47 channels raised with the Soundcore Space One, in their words.

Soundcore Space One against its rivals

Each line counts only the channels who covered both products. On each topic it counts those of them who discussed it for each product, so the two numbers can differ. These are positive-reception counts, not evidence of preference or equivalence. Counts read Soundcore Space One first.

  1. Soundcore Space One Pro

    16 channels covered both

    Separate reception
    Design and build quality 2 of 8 vs 8 of 12Sound quality 7 of 10 vs 8 of 12Comfort and fit 7 of 13 vs 5 of 9Noise cancellation 11 of 13 vs 11 of 13
  2. Sony ULT Wear

    11 channels covered both

    Separate reception
    Comfort and fit 6 of 9 vs 7 of 8

Soundcore Space One review, topic by topic

Both sides of every topic, in the same order as the ranking. One voice per channel, only from channels counted on that side; those with no disclosed tie to the brand come first.

Price and value

24 of 25 liked it · 1 had a problem

Liked it 24

“these are Soundcore Space One, and these are an amazing pair of entry-level ANC headphones which are packed with features that you'll normally find on more premium ANC headphones.”
GYMCADDYSep 2023at 0:00 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 1

“So these headphones are sold almost 30% more expensive than the Space One”
Knowledge Sharing TechMay 2026at 0:13 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“Soundcore has done great at this price point. The price point and a lot of the pros that it has, it's just phenomenal.”
Babbling BooleanOct 2023at 16:15 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“So if you're looking for something under $100 go ahead and check out the Soundcore Space One headphones”
Brian UnboxedSep 2023at 6:19 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“I think that these are good especially for the price of 100 bucks these are pretty solid for the price”
Phone Tech At WorkAug 2023at 7:25 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

The companion app

7 of 8 liked it · 1 had a problem

Liked it 7

“With the help of this companion app, a very good companion app at that, there are a lot more things you can do with your Soundcore Space One.”
Ribby TriviaJul 2024at 1:14 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 1

“the toggle for the low lag or the low latency mode is not available on the sound core”
Trakin Tech EnglishJan 2026at 5:15 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (2 more quotes)
“First thing you want to do, take the time out, do the HearID test. It works really well.”
Brannon No dPaid promotion disclosedAug 2023at 12:13 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“The Space One went with a couple of features that they copied from Sony, but with better user experience in our opinion.”
DHRMEFree unit from SoundcoreAug 2023at 4:24 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Noise cancellation

27 of 32 liked it · 4 had a problem · 1 split

Liked it 27

“so I went out and bought some headphones for myself and I can honestly say that these are indeed the best budget headphones you can get if you want active noise cancellation and you want great playback hour time.”
Gabriel PiloOct 2023at 1:00 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 4

“While the ANC is effective, it may not match the precision of more expensive models”
True ChoiceFeb 2025at 4:52 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“that's going to cause these headphones to monitor the environmental noise around you so it'll be able to adjust the ANC automatically up and down depending on how loud things are around you”
Soldier Knows BestSponsored by SoundcoreAug 2023at 6:17 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“These are hands down the best ANC headphones for $99 I've ever heard. And even at a higher price point these are hands down the best ANC headphones for voices I've ever heard in my life.”
Digital SlangFree unit from SoundcoreAug 2023at 12:08 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“These have noise canceling with two times stronger voice reduction when you compare them to the Soundcore Life 30s from a couple of years before.”
New Stuff TVFree unit from SoundcoreAug 2023at 0:08 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Sound quality

19 of 29 liked it · 6 had a problem · 4 split

Liked it 19

“Now from an audio perspective basements and highs are present I actually like these with base boost on and I have and you're going to hear that in our audio test good music separation good I would say uh immersive experience that doesn't…”
EBPMAN Tech ReviewsAug 2023at 2:08 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 6

“It doesn't deliver loud audio even when maxed out.”
Maxan TechJun 2025at 9:42 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“is it actually possible to get headphones that both sound good and look good at this price? Well Anker thinks so and that's why they made the Space One.”
SoundGuysApr 2024at 0:00 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“main sound quality dunga 9.5 out of 10”
Mr LazyTechJan 2025at 14:01 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“where these can shine is like I said in bass and also in sound stage.”
Patrick MurphyPaid promotion disclosedSep 2023at 3:32 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Comfort and fit

19 of 30 liked it · 6 had a problem · 5 split

Liked it 19

“The ear cups are quite large, which is a good thing if you have quite large ears, they should still fit entirely inside these ear cups and if they do, you'll get a good seal around the ear and this will assist with passive noise cancelling.”
WhatGearAug 2023at 1:40 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 6

“The headband itself is narrow and rounded enough that it easily falls right off. Look at that, it falls right off the skull”
GearUP with AaronAug 2023at 12:16 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“the Space One have a little more padding, so if you're someone that's bald or maybe you just have shorter hair, the Space One might actually be more comfortable on the top of the head.”
CEONTHEMAKINGSep 2023at 1:35 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“Now Soundcore focused on making these lightweight for a reason. It's going to help with comfort and reducing ear fatigue if you're going to wear these for a long time and of course if you're going to work out that really helps”
Max TechSponsored by SoundcoreAug 2023at 0:40 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“the Space One is comfortable to wear for hours and just as importantly my ears don't feel toasty hot after wearing this for more than 2 hours at a time”
Kenneth TanakaSponsored by SoundcoreAug 2023at 3:04 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Microphone quality on calls

8 of 13 liked it · 5 had a problem

Liked it 8

“both of these headphones have decent sounding microphones on them to take phone calls with while in a quiet room”
GYMCADDYSep 2023at 10:21 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 5

“This thing has three mics with an AI algorithm for calls apparently. It's not the worst, but it's definitely not all that great.”
Pirated SardarPaid promotion disclosedMar 2024at 1:37 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“With the microphone during calls, I had no issues and the other parties heard me loud and clear.”
Brian UnboxedSep 2023at 5:29 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“in this noisy environment these microphones excel in blocking out the outside noise”
Knowledge Sharing TechMay 2026at 9:09 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“iske call quality dunga 9 out of 10”
Mr LazyTechJan 2025at 13:59 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Battery life

5 of 9 liked it · 4 had a problem

Liked it 5

“a five minute charge will give you 4 hours playback on the space ones but the pros do it a little bit better where the same five minute charge will give you 8 hours of playback.”
My Tech GearFree unit from SoundcoreJan 2025at 2:56 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 4

“The Q45 do have the advantage with up to 65 hours on a single charge compared to 55 hours on the space one.”
CEONTHEMAKINGSep 2023at 2:05 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Bluetooth and connectivity

6 of 11 liked it · 4 had a problem · 1 split

Liked it 6

“I honestly haven't really been listening to them too far away from my device, but I can be kind of playing something on my MacBook while going to the other side of the apartment and they still play really well”
Gabriel PiloOct 2023at 8:23 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 4

“there were lags and audio latency when I switch from my iPhone to watching a movie on my Mac”
mint mindyFree unit from SoundcoreAug 2023at 6:02 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (2 more quotes)
“One benefit to the auxiliary cable is that you can use the headphones while the battery is dead”
Babbling BooleanOct 2023at 0:38 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“But then there are the Space Ones which have support for SBC and AAC, but they also have support for LDAC which is Sony's own in-house high-res audio codec.”
GYMCADDYAug 2023at 4:29 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Design and build quality

8 of 24 liked it · 11 had a problem · 5 split

Liked it 8

“is that they do fold up into a really tiny package, meaning that you can still take them to work or to the gym or wherever and fold them up and they'll take a little bit less space in your bag, which is nicer because having them open up…”
Gabriel PiloOct 2023at 4:28 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 11

“Overall product, I'd give it a 6.5 out of 10 again because the build quality is still kind of cheap as well. It didn't come with any case or anything like that.”
DupeTubeSep 2023at 4:34 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (4 more quotes)
“Just look at these things. Look at that profile, man. These are some beautifully crafted headphones. And just to hold them in your hand, they're actually pretty lightweight”
New Stuff TVFree unit from SoundcoreAug 2023at 1:14 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“so now this will make it a lot easier to put this in your bag or in that bag that I just showed you, so this will make it very compact for when you are traveling and stuff”
Soldier Knows BestSponsored by SoundcoreAug 2023at 1:27 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“And just like the beats, the main reason I got them, the Soundcores can fold in like this for very easy storage”
Max TechSponsored by SoundcoreAug 2023at 2:41 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“this feels very plastic, very cheap, does not feel premium at all”
Tech ScalePaid promotion disclosedMay 2025at 2:00 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

The carrying case

3 of 10 liked it · 6 had a problem · 1 split

Liked it 3

“I actually think the pouch on the space one is better than the one that's on the space one pro. This is a nice sort of soft fabric”
My Tech GearFree unit from SoundcoreJan 2025at 7:49 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 6

“minds already coming undone the stitching is coming off of the sides and whenever I pull the draw string you can't really draw string it close there's like no latch there was nothing to kind of keep it closed and it does keep coming apart…”
Gabriel PiloOct 2023at 1:35 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“No case for this one, no carrying case. It just comes with a little dust bag that you can carry around with you.”
DupeTubeSep 2023at 2:18 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“Soundcore decided to give you a carrying case on the Q45 and just a soft pouch on the Space One.”
DHRMEFree unit from SoundcoreAug 2023at 3:57 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“a pouch is not going to protect much against pressure, especially when you put it in a bag”
Kenneth TanakaSponsored by SoundcoreAug 2023at 1:54 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Back to the ranking

Quick answers

Is the Soundcore Space One worth buying?
Most channels liked it on 4 of the 11 topics counted here, opinion was divided on 5 and most did not like it on 2. The clearest agreement is price and value, where 24 of 25 liked it; the weakest is the carrying case, at 3 of 10.
What do channels praise about the Soundcore Space One?
Price and value (24 of 25 liked it), the companion app (7 of 8 liked it), noise cancellation (27 of 32 liked it), transparency mode (8 of 10 liked it).
What do channels complain about?
Design and build quality (11 of 24 objected), the carrying case (6 of 10 objected).
What is the reception among channels with no disclosed relationship?
On noise cancellation, 27 of 32 channels rated it positively (84%). Counting only the 19 who disclosed no sponsorship, free unit or ad from Soundcore, it is 15 of 19 (79%).

Soundcore Space One channels and sources

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How this is counted

One channel, one vote per topic. A channel who makes six points about sound counts once, so the numbers measure reception rather than talkativeness. Specifications and stated personal preferences are excluded; only assessments and direct comparisons count. A topic appears only where at least eight channels discussed it.

Split means a channel’s praise and criticism of a topic cancelled out. They count in the total and on neither side.

We have not tested this product. Counts describe channels with eligible assessments. Selected quotations link to their located caption passage. 10 of the 47 were sponsored by Soundcore or got a free unit from them, and 8 more disclosed a paid promotion or an ad. Each is marked wherever they are quoted, and the summary shows every verdict with and without them.

No disclosed relationship is the subset without a recorded sponsorship, gifted-unit classification or generic paid-promotion marker. Unrelated ads can be labelled separately; affiliate disclosures are not comprehensively audited by this table. Missing arrangements remain unknown. This subset does not prove independence or a sponsorship effect.

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