Updated 18 Oct 2026
Is the Anker Soundcore Space 2 worth it?
Yes — if you want quiet and comfort on a budget.
For a third of the price of the Sony, you get strong noise cancelling against engine and train rumble, a light memory-foam fit and over 40 hours of battery. Multipoint works even with LDAC, and music pauses when you take them off. The sound divides reviewers: some find it clear, others flat. There's no hard case.
Good to know
- Voices get through more than engine noise.
- Comes with a soft pouch, not a hard case.
- No water resistance.
- Strong noise cancelling for the price
- Over 40 hours of battery
- Light, comfortable fit
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Get it if…
- You want noise cancelling for the commute without spending much.
- You want a long battery.
- Comfort matters: they're light with a low clamp.
Skip it if…
- Sound quality is your priority: save up for the Sony or Sennheiser.
- You want a hard case to throw in a bag.
How we reached this verdict
RTINGS measured great noise isolation, a very comfortable fit and 42 hours of battery, and rates its sound as balanced. Expert Reviews gave it five stars and Trusted Reviews 4.5 for comfort, sound and calls at the price. What Hi-Fi found the sound bland, and voices get through the noise cancelling more than low rumble does.
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, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, What Hi-Fi, RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 18 Oct 2026How we decide