The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro are the brand's take on a more premium active noise-cancelling-enabled over-ear that diverges from their more aggressively priced models. They have what most would consider a more stylish design compared to the rest of Anker's over-ear entries, though their construction is still primarily plastic with a better finish. Ultimately, their performance under the hood will determine whether they can stand alongside mid-range competitors like Nothing.
Our Verdict
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro aren't suitable for sports and fitness. While they're comfortable, their lack of stability during active movements makes them a poor choice for anything but the lightest exercise. You can take them out on a walk in fair weather, but they may be damaged by the elements as they lack an IP rating.
Comfortable to wear for long periods.
Unstable with vigorous movement.
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro are very good for travel. They have excellent noise isolation, which should keep you insulated from distracting plane noise and fellow commuters. If you find yourself on longer transcontinental journeys, their 36.1-hour battery life has you covered, too. You can even use them while wired in a pinch, though they don't come with a two-prong adapter for connecting to in-flight entertainment systems. That said, they only have a soft carrying case, which won't provide structural protection. So, exercise caution if you have to shove the headphones into your bag in a rush.
Analog connection works powered on and off.
Comfortable to wear for long periods.
Soft pouch doesn't protect from damage.
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro are good for office work. They're comfortable and isolate you from noise in a busy office without much issue. Multi-device pairing and a 36.1-hour battery life also make them a great option if you have to juggle multiple devices and long work days, too. That said, their microphone can muffle your voice a bit when dealing with moderate background noise or make you completely unintelligible if you're a foreman taking calls on a busy construction site. Still, if you're office-bound or can book a meeting room, it's more than sufficient for taking calls.
Comfortable to wear for long periods.
Microphone reproduces your voice intelligibly and somewhat naturally.
Bass boosted sound can affect dialogue or speech intelligibility.
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro aren't suitable for wireless gaming due to their lack of a low-latency wireless dongle. Their wireless Bluetooth latency is over 200 ms, so most people will notice significant A/V desync in online games like shooters.
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro are okay for wired gaming. The mic won't work while wired, but you can cycle through ANC settings while powered on, or use them while they're off. Latency is low enough in either case that it won't disrupt competitive gameplay by introducing noticeable A/V desync. The headphones have plush and deep earpads and a relatively light clamping force, so you can wear them for hours. Their sound is quite bass boosted, which is great for selling an explosive moment in a cinematic cutscene, but may affect the intelligibility of dialogue as a trade-off.
Analog connection works powered on and off.
Bass boosted sound can affect dialogue or speech intelligibility.
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro have decent audio reproduction accuracy. The headphones perform well in objective metrics like stereo matching and harmonic distortion, ensuring your audio is reproduced cleanly and accurately placed in the stereo image. However, their bass-boosted sound signature may be somewhat polarizing, especially considering the overemphasized bass isn't well counterbalanced by similar emphasis in the treble. Dips in the frequency response may further push vocals back, verging on unintelligibility. To some, this may be overwhelming, though others may find this signature perfect for doubling down on a 'lo-fi' sound.
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro have excellent noise isolation performance. The combined noise attenuation from the earpads and active noise cancellation system prevents most environmental noise from disturbing you. Anything from chatty coworkers to engine rumble are handily mitigated by the headphones. The headphones do leak a bit of your audio, especially if you're listening at high levels, but it won't be enough to disturb a neighbor in a moderately busy environment.
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro's microphone sounds better than it scores. Your voice comes through intelligibly in ideal conditions, though it isn't replicated as naturally as it would be on a boom microphone. That said, the mic system has a somewhat aggressive noise removal algorithm that muffles your voice against moderate noise, and makes you completely unintelligible with louder sustained noise like vacuuming or a subway arrival. The app also supports adjustable sidetone settings, so you can control how much of yourself you hear.
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro have good frequency response consistency. Your listening experience should match our frequency response measurements, even if you have a larger head or wear glasses.
Performance Usages
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro come in two variants: 'Cream White' and 'Jet Black.' Our unit is 'Jet Black,' and here's its label.
If you encounter another variant, please let us know in the comments, and we'll update the review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro are the sequel to the Anker Soundcore Space One Wireless. Both represent the brand's foray into mid-range pricing compared to their more budget-priced Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless and Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024 options. Unfortunately, besides the updated design and better build on the Pro, there's little encouragement to opt for the more expensive option; significant metrics like noise isolation and overall microphone performance are on par or better on both the Q45 and Q20 2024. In the broader market, old flagships like the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless offer superior ANC, while the Nothing Headphones (1) have an even more striking design for people looking to make a fashion statement.
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The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless and the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro are similar products from the same brand. The Space One Pro have a more premium, stylish look with a better build, but both headphones perform quite similarly under the hood. They have similar noise isolation performance, with the Q45 edging ahead slightly in low-bass attenuation (which mitigates noises like airplane engines). Surprisingly, the older Q45 also have a better mic that isolates your voice from noise more effectively. That said, the newer Space One Pro have a longer 36.1-hour battery life compared to the Q45's 27.8. The decision between these two headphones boils down to whether the additional battery life and better build are worth paying extra for.
The Anker Soundcore Space One Pro and the Sony ULT WEAR are similar mid-range headphones. They trade blows in many performance metrics, and even have a similar bass emphasis, though the Anker have a lower energy treble response as well. Both headphones are proficient at attenuating noise with their ANC systems, so you won't go wrong with either. If you're planning on making a lot of calls, though, the Sony ULT WEAR has the better-sounding microphone. In terms of ergonomics, both headphones are comfortable, though the Sony are more stable on your head. However, the Sony's build quality is questionable due to an acknowledged build defect in the hinges of some lots of the product.
For most people, the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better headphones than the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro. The Sony have better noise isolation performance, particularly in bass-range attenuation, making them the better option against airplane engine noise if you're a frequent flyer. We also found the Sony were more comfortable, better built, and more stable. That said, if you value microphone quality, you may lean toward the Anker, as their mic renders your voice more naturally, though neither the Sony nor Anker do well isolating your voice from noise. It's also worth keeping an eye on pricing, as you won't always find the Sony on sale at the same price as the Anker.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless and the Anker Soundcore Space One Pro are similarly performing headphones in different price categories. The Sennheiser are typically more expensive, have a better build, and are more stable. Despite their lower price tag, the Anker outperform the Sennheiser in noise isolation, attenuating low-frequency noise like engine rumble more effectively. They also have better frequency response consistency, so there's less variation in audio delivery between seatings and individuals. That said, the Sennheiser have the longer battery life with a whopping 62.3 hours compared to the Anker's 36.1. If you often forget to charge your headphones, the Sennheiser will last you much longer if you're willing to pay a premium.
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