The Soundcore brand has made its way in recent months with the introduction of numerous audio peripherals to the market, from true wireless earbuds, to bluetooth speakers. These are products that focus a lot on the quality / price ratio and which, at absolutely competitive figures, aim to put quality peripherals in the hands of users. The last example in chronological order was that of the SoundCore Liberty Pro, which at the price of 149/99 euros, are among the best true wireless earphones in the anti AirPods panorama. Today on test Soundcore Space NC , Anker's wireless headphones with noise cancellation and touch control. Here we think.
Let's start with the economic data, which certainly does not appear to be the most important, but able to make a difference when it comes to a choice on the part of the user. They cost € 129.99 on Amazon, net of any discounts and coupons, a very affordable price. Thanks to the quality of the Soundcore Liberty Pro tested in recent weeks, we approached this headset with more than high expectations. For the most part they have been absolutely respected.
The sales package does not reserve any particular surprises, even if in addition to the headphones themselves, and the various manuals, they also have a hard case, useful for transporting the headphones in total safety, so that they can be stored. in a suitcase or inside a backpack, without worrying about damaging them, perhaps under the weight of other accessories. The headphones are foldable at the height of the ear cups, a system thanks to which they can take up little space, and to be transported more easily. Still, although the headphones are bluetooth, there is also the cable with the control button panel, to transform the headphones into wired: thanks to the keyboard, from the cable it is possible to answer calls and control multimedia playback.
Net of personal tastes, at aesthetic level these Soundcore Space NC are interesting, but above all they seem to us made with quality materials, pleasant both to the touch and to the sight. The headphones have a rather large auricle with a soft fabric covering, particularly comfortable and able to completely cover the ear. The pavilion tightens perfectly around the ear, without however being annoying and, above all, able to isolate the user in the best possible way, therefore excellent for watching a film.
The plastic of the external pavilion and of the upper arch is good workmanship , superior to other low cost competitors: robust, well assembled and of value to the touch, especially that of the arch.
The headphones are also particularly light, just 266 grams absolutely well distributed, which helps to maintain good comfort throughout the time of use. In summary, therefore, they are comfortable and offer a pretty good look to the eye. Ok, but how do they sound?
The answer in summary is very well . The sound is full-bodied, deep and enveloping, particularly clean, without any smudging. The headphones also offer an excellent isolation effect, already minimally perceptible when turned off, but which naturally expands when they are turned on. The maximum volume is not very high, but it is still high and more than enough to fully enjoy any musical genre, as well as excellent for watching movies or for videogame sessions. Just think that with headphones on, it will not be possible to hear the voice of an interlocutor speaking to us in front of a few centimeters away.
The audio quality and power delivered are sufficient, but what we prefer to focus our attention on is the composure of the sound, where nothing is out of place. Where, on the other hand, we expected something more is in the noise cancellation technology. It is clear that we did not think of comparing the ANC of these headphones to the higher-end ones, but while on other occasions other competitors had given us a “wow” effect, here it was lacking. Attention, not that the proposed noise cancellation is completely insufficient, but the result is slightly below expectations. In any case, turning on the ANC greatly attenuates the noises of cars that we hear outside our balcony, as well as the rustle that can derive from the washing machine or from the water flowing in the battery. Traveling by car, indeed, the external sounds are attenuated, but on the whole we feel we can express only a sufficient judgment on the ANC. Not that that's bad, considering the cost of the headphones, but the overall sound quality certainly deserves higher ratings.
Certainly the level of noise cancellation does not reach the quality of the headphones for several hundred euros, but in any case it is an added value, which all in all the user does not even pay for expensive price, considering that the 129 euros requested are still fair for the overall quality.
Soft touch controls
Of particular interest is the right auricle, which offers touch controls. These controls allow you to manage calls and music with the utmost precision. One slide up to increase the volume, one slide down to lower the volume. The left and right slides, on the other hand, allow you to change tracks, naturally by browsing the multimedia catalog back and forth. A double tap is used to pause / play the music. We did not, however, particularly appreciate the small button for answering / hanging up calls: it is positioned on the lower and outer part of the plastic, but not always very easy or comfortable to reach at first sight.
Conclusions
Overall Soundcore Space NC are really interesting headphones, with an excellent quality / price ratio. Aesthetically beautiful and with good materials, comfortable to wear, even for medium-long sessions. Excellent isolation from the outside when turned on, the ANC is sufficient, with a balanced, deep, warm and enveloping sound.
Of course, we also recommend them for watching movies, as well as for the music department. Fully promoted for use with Netflix, Spotify and the like, just as good for hands-free calls, although of course – being over the ear – it won't be your primary use.
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Price and availability
The Soundcore Space NC headphones with noise cancellation and hard case included in the package, are available at a price of 129.99 euros starting from this Amazon page
