Nothing Headphone (a) vs Anker Soundcore Space 2
Get the Nothing Headphone (a). Bigger sound, nearly twice the battery and far better buttons. The Anker Space 2 cut more rumble, sit lighter and cost less.
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Which one is for you?
Nothing Headphone (a)
Get the Nothing if this sounds like you: sound and controls first, the longest battery, a distinctive design.
Is the Nothing Headphone (a) worth it?Soundcore Space 2
More quiet on trains and planes, a light soft fit, less money? The Space 2.
Is the Anker Soundcore Space 2 worth it?Key differences
Sound
Noise cancelling
Battery (noise cancelling on)
Weight
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Nothing Headphone (a)
100%of 5 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
The two verified owners so far are happy with the noise cancelling and the sound. No complaints yet.
- Strong noise cancelling
- Good sound
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Soundcore Space 2
100%of 16 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners like the comfort and the noise cancelling for the price. No verified buyer has rated them below 4 stars yet.
- Comfortable to wear
- Good noise cancelling
- Good value
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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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.
Owner reports for the Nothing Headphone (a): 5 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Otto (Germany), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Soundcore Space 2: 16 verified buyer ratings at Rakuten (Japan) and Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.