Author: Jennifer Allen / Source: reviewgeek.com
Premium noise cancelling headphones are pretty expensive, but the Anker Soundcore Space NC sets out to prove they don’t have to be. Read on to see why we’re pretty confident they’re worth the $99 you can pick them up for.
Yup, $99 for a pair of active noise cancelling over-ear headphones.
That sounds suspiciously cheap, doesn’t it? Earlier in the year, we looked at the best over-ear noise cancelling headphones and the strongest performing ones cost between $300 and $400. The only ones worth a purchase at the sub $99 price marker were the TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, leaving a substantial gap in the market. Anker’s Soundcore Space NC does a pretty great job of filling that gap. Don’t expect them to compete seriously with much more expensive fare, but they’re a welcome mid-range entry..The Design: Keeping it Simple
Much of that is because—like a lot of Anker products—they simply just work. They’re distinctly no frills in many ways. Pull them out of the box and you’ll instantly notice that these are a pair of headphones that feel a little, well, cheap. They reminded me of some budget headphones I bought years ago so I could listen out for opposition sneaking up on me in Counterstrike 1.6 (yes, that long ago).
They’re actually quite sturdy though. Their lightweight design belies a solid overall construction with a metal headband that keeps things feeling suitably snug. Embracing my clumsy side, I managed to toss them gently towards the sofa, miss the target and have them hit the floor.
It’s OK, though. Like I said, these are way sturdier than they look. You can even twist and bend the headband without any sense of doom or feeling you’ll snap them. They’re lightweight enough to be comfortable (especially around the ears) while still able to withstand some rough play.Storage wise, the headphones come with a fairly hefty hardshell case. Admittedly, it’s pretty bulky so it’s the kind of case you’d use for long trips rather than just your daily commute, but it’s a valuable option. It’s solid enough that it feels like the kind of case you might buy separately, if you didn’t already have one. There’s room here too for the headphones’s micro USB charging cable and an AUX cable, so you’re good to go no matter your plans.
The Controls: Practice And Patience Required
Check out the controls and you’ll see that there’s not actually much to the Anker Soundcore Space NC headphones. There’s a power button and a switch for toggling noise cancellation on or off, as well as a dedicated button for taking phone calls. However, the bulk of…
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