ANC for flights, trains and long sitting stretches
- Amazon price
- $106.99
- Customer rating
- 4.3
- Customer reviews
- 950
- Typical price over 90 days
- $123.27
- Difference
- $16.28 (13 percent)
The Soundcore Anker Space 2 Bluetooth 6.1 Over-Ear is aimed at the stretches of travel where steady noise grinds you down. Its four-stage low-frequency noise cancelling system targets engine drone and cabin rumble, which is where the system is most useful.
Battery is the other travel argument. Soundcore rates these at 50 hours of listening with ANC active, or 70 hours with it switched off. A five-minute charge returns 4 hours of playback, so a forgotten cable before a flight is less of a problem.
We'd consider it for a frequent flyer or rail commuter who wants dependable quiet and doesn't want to think about a charger every night.
Wired Hi-Res or wireless LDAC, your call
The 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers handle the sound, and format support depends on how you connect. In wired mode the headphones support Hi-Res Audio, while wireless mode supports LDAC for higher-quality streaming. If your phone or player doesn't support LDAC, the headphones still work, but you won't get that codec's benefit.
Nap Mode lives in the soundcore app and brings built-in soundscapes for blocking out a noisy cabin or office without any audio queued up. The app is also where you'd check ANC and codec settings before a trip.
Check the audio formats your source device supports, and confirm the app is available for your phone.
A quiet seat, a long haul and when to pass
This is a travel-first headphone. The ergonomic headband and protein leather ear cushions with slow-rebound memory foam are shaped for hours of sitting still, so the Space 2 suits overnight flights, long train rides and open-plan workspaces where you want to disappear into your own audio.
At $106.99, this matches the lowest price we've seen across all time, and it's 13 percent below the typical price over the last 90 days of $123.27. That's a low entry point for ANC, LDAC and long battery life in one pair.
We'd skip it if you mostly listen at a desk and don't need noise cancelling or long battery, since you'd be paying for travel features you won't use. Seafoam Green is the listed color, so confirm that's the finish you want before ordering.
Before buying, confirm the app is available for your phone and that your player supports LDAC for wireless listening.
Compare your typical listening hours against the 50-hour ANC-on figure to judge how often you'd actually charge these.
Spec sheet
| Model | D1402 |
|---|---|
| Color | Seafoam Green |
| Size | Standard |
