Anker Soundcore Space 2 vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Get the Soundcore Space 2. Unless you fly a lot and want more quiet — then the Bose is worth over twice the price.
Anker Soundcore Space 2
Great noise cancelling, a light comfy fit and 40+ hours of battery for a third of the price. Sound is so-so.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Nearly the Ultra's noise cancelling and comfort for less. Battery and calls are the weak spots.
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The Space 2 block engine and train rumble well, are light and comfy and last over 40 hours, for less than half the price. The Bose are quieter, comfier and better made, and fold into a hard case.
- —You want to spend as little as possible.
- —You want a long battery.
- —You'd like music to pause when you take them off.
- —You fly a lot and want more quiet.
- —You want a hard case to throw in a bag.
- —You like real buttons rather than touch controls.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Strong noise cancelling for the price
- +Over 40 hours of battery
- +Light, comfortable fit
- −Voices get through more than engine noise.
- −Comes with a soft pouch, not a hard case.
- −No water resistance.
- +Noise cancelling close to the Ultra's
- +Very light, gentle fit
- +Folds into a hard case
- −Callers can struggle to hear you in loud places.
- −No wear sensor, so music doesn't pause when you take them off.
- −No aptX or LDAC, only SBC and AAC.
Ready to choose?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.