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Soundcore Space One problems

Of the 47 channels counted here, 11 of 24 objected to design and build quality — the most common complaint about the Soundcore Space One. Next: sound quality (6 of 29); comfort and fit (6 of 30).

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: where the complaints land

Ranked by how many channels objected, not by score — a topic most people liked can still be the one that trips buyers up. Pick a topic for the complaints behind it.

liked it had a problem split Each square is one channel

  1. Design and build quality11 of 24 had a problem8 liked it · 5 split
  2. Sound quality6 of 29 had a problem19 liked it · 4 split
  3. Comfort and fit6 of 30 had a problem19 liked it · 5 split
  4. The carrying case6 of 10 had a problem3 liked it · 1 split
  5. Microphone quality on calls5 of 13 had a problem8 liked it
  6. Noise cancellation4 of 32 had a problem27 liked it · 1 split
  7. Battery life4 of 9 had a problem5 liked it
  8. Bluetooth and connectivity4 of 11 had a problem6 liked it · 1 split
  9. Transparency mode2 of 10 had a problem8 liked it
  10. Price and value1 of 25 had a problem24 liked it
  11. The companion app1 of 8 had a problem7 liked it
The exact counts, including channels with no tie to the brand
TopicLiked itNo disclosed relationship with SoundcoreComplaints
Design and build quality33% 8 of 2423% 3 of 1311 objected · 5 split
Sound quality66% 19 of 2958% 11 of 196 objected · 4 split
Comfort and fit63% 19 of 3053% 9 of 176 objected · 5 split
The carrying case30% 3 of 101 of 66 objected · 1 split
Microphone quality on calls62% 8 of 1362% 5 of 85 objected
Noise cancellation84% 27 of 3279% 15 of 194 objected · 1 split
Battery life56% 5 of 92 of 54 objected
Bluetooth and connectivity55% 6 of 1175% 6 of 84 objected · 1 split
Transparency mode80% 8 of 104 of 62 objected
Price and value96% 24 of 2593% 13 of 141 objected
The companion app88% 7 of 83 of 41 objected

This page covers complaints only. See what all 47 channels concluded, including what they praised.

Soundcore Space One: what they actually said

Every topic channels objected to, the complaints first. One voice per channel, only from channels counted on that side; those with no disclosed tie to the brand come first.

Design and build quality

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

Had a problem 11

“like most over ear style headphones, the Space One doesn't have an IP water or dust resistance rating, so I wouldn't recommend taking these with you to the gym or out in the rain.”
SoundGuysApr 2024at 0:52 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

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)
More from both sides (6 more quotes)
“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)
“It's all mostly plastic, even the hinges for those of you who care about longevity and such, you can see right there it is plastic as well”
GearUP with AaronAug 2023at 2:37 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“the Space 2 has a more elegant connection in my opinion than the Space One to the headband”
Knowledge Sharing TechMay 2026at 0:58 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“compared to the Soundcore one which feels a little too creaky.”
Trakin Tech EnglishJan 2026at 1:52 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“the cups really feel hollow when you tap them and the sound kind of resonates like a resonating chamber”
DHRMEFree unit from SoundcoreAug 2023at 2:26 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“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)

Sound quality

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

Had a problem 6

“The native equalizer performance is a little odd and I notice this replicated with third-party equalizers. Here's why. Is that when you bump up the bass, it can get pretty good at this price point. But here's the weird thing. I can't get…”
Babbling BooleanOct 2023at 12:05 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

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)
More from both sides (2 more quotes)
“It doesn't deliver loud audio even when maxed out.”
Maxan TechJun 2025at 9:42 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“both of these headphones sound relatively the same. They're both using 40 millimeter drivers, they both have a lot of pre-made EQs to choose from in their app and you can go in and you can make your own EQ if you want”
GYMCADDYSep 2023at 4:46 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Comfort and fit

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

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)

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)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“when I wear the Space One, I need to take breaks at around 2 hours after wearing them”
Knowledge Sharing TechMay 2026at 2:30 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“The build quality is adequate, but it lacks comfort.”
Maxan TechJun 2025at 9:42 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“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)

Microphone quality on calls

5 of 13 had a problem · 8 liked it

Had a problem 5

“she said it sound a little bit muffly and it did sound kind of low”
Phone Tech At WorkAug 2023at 5:41 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 8

“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)
More from both sides (2 more quotes)
“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)
“iske call quality dunga 9 out of 10”
Mr LazyTechJan 2025at 13:59 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Noise cancellation

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

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)

Liked it 27

“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)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“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)

Battery life

4 of 9 had a problem · 5 liked it

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)

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)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“the Anchor Soundcore Space One takes the lead with up to 60 hours of playback without ANC, compared to 50 hours on the Sony WH-CH720N.”
True ChoiceFeb 2025at 6:34 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Bluetooth and connectivity

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

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)

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)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“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)

Price and value

1 of 25 had a problem · 24 liked it

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)

Liked it 24

“For $99 it is pretty much impossible to beat”
Jon RettingerAug 2023at 6:16 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“where you are wearing these and you take them off they will auto pause if you have them enabled in the app because they have a sensor built into the ear cup to be able to auto play and auto pause for under 100 bucks compared to 350 where…”
Max TechSponsored by SoundcoreAug 2023at 3:00 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

The companion app

1 of 8 had a problem · 7 liked it

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)

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)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“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)

Back to the ranking

Quick answers

What are the biggest downsides of the Soundcore Space One?
The flaws and issues most often raised, ranked by how many of the 47 channels objected: design and build quality (11 of 24 objected), sound quality (6 of 29 objected), comfort and fit (6 of 30 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

Every channel counted on this page, most-watched first — the one you have already seen is probably near the top. Thumbnails open the video on YouTube.

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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.

Selected quotations are located in saved captions. Location is distinct from semantic support, product attribution and model checks; it is not comprehensive human review.

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