Anker Soundcore Space A40 vs Sony WF-C510
Quick take: The Anker Soundcore Space A40 has active noise cancelling while the Sony WF-C510 doesn't; the Sony WF-C510 lasts longer per charge (11 hrs).
| Spec | Anker Soundcore Space A40 | Sony WF-C510 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$45 | ~$45 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 8 hrs | 11 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 50 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 4 hrs | 5 min = 1 hr |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 6 mm |
| Weight | 4.9 g | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Anker Soundcore Space A40
- ✓Adaptive ANC hangs with buds twice the price
- ✓LDAC plus true multipoint at $45
- ✓50-hour total with wireless-charging case
- ✓Small enough to sleep on
- ✓10-minute charge adds four hours
- ✓Still the budget ANC benchmark two years on
- ✗LDAC cuts ANC battery from 8 hours to roughly 5
- ✗No volume touch control by default, no wear detection
- ✗Mediocre mics for outdoor calls
- ✗One-bud battery fade reported past a year
- ✗Aging Bluetooth 5.2 shows the 2022 roots
Sony WF-C510
- ✓Cleanest, most detailed sound in the budget tier — proper Sony tuning
- ✓11 hours per charge with a 5-minute quick charge for 1 more hour
- ✓Multipoint pairing for phone and laptop
- ✓Tiny, light buds that stay put through workouts
- ✓Physical buttons beat touch controls for reliability
- ✓Ambient Sound mode with Voice Focus for conversations
- ✓EQ and DSEE upscaling in the Sound Connect app
- ✗No ANC of any kind
- ✗Case holds just one extra charge — 22 hours total is class-worst
- ✗No wireless charging
- ✗SBC/AAC only, no LDAC
- ✗IPX4 is splash-proof, not pool-proof