Soundcore Space 2 Review

Design and Comfort

The Space 2 is a conventional over-ear design with physical buttons rather than touch controls. Soundcore lists the weight at 264 g, while SoundGuys gives 261 g. Both put it in the middle of the pack for full-size headphones. The ear pads and headband use memory foam, and the headphones fold into a travel pouch. It comes in Jet Black, Linen White and Seafoam Green.

Comfort is the feature reviewers mention most. Techaeris describes the fit as light and cushy with a moderate clamp, and owner reviews on Soundcore's own store use phrases like "a hug for the ears". Those store reviews are not independent, so treat them with some caution. There is one recurring complaint: at least one owner reports ear sweating during long sessions, which is common with sealed pads.

Build quality is a mixed picture. SoundGuys notes a plastic body with a metal frame, and RTINGS calls it plastic-heavy. Trusted Reviews and Truthful Reviews both say it feels sturdier and creaks less than the cheaper Anker Soundcore Space One. It won't feel premium, but it looks fine for $130.

Sound Quality

The Space 2 uses 40mm dynamic drivers with a double-layer diaphragm, and critics don't fully agree on how they are tuned. SoundGuys found the stock sound boxy and tags it V-shaped, and TechRadar reports bright treble with the bass and mids losing out. Truthful Reviews hears a bass-heavy tuning with average technical ability. Techaeris and LB Tech Reviews are kinder: they describe bass that is strong but not overt, and a balanced sound overall.

RTINGS rates audio accuracy as very good, but calls consistency in the frequency response sub-par, meaning results can vary with fit and positioning. It also says the Space 2 is more balanced than the Space One. A sensible reading of all this is a modest bass emphasis, some treble energy, and mids that can sit slightly back, which is a typical budget ANC tuning.

The fix is simple: the Soundcore app has an EQ, plus a HearID hearing profile and button remapping, and several outlets say you should use it. Outlets disagree about whether the EQ is fully parametric or a graphic one, so check the app before relying on either. Android users get LDAC for more detail, while iPhone users stay on AAC. A wired connection through the 3.5mm input supports hi-res audio.

Noise Cancellation

Noise cancelling is a real strength at this price. SoundGuys scored it 8.4/10, ahead of 57% of the 63 over-ears it has measured, and RecordingNow gave 8.5/10. RTINGS calls the isolation great. LB Tech Reviews found it handles wind noise well. Truthful Reviews is more reserved and calls it mid-pack, with an even reduction from bass to upper mids.

Anker claims -37 dB of cancellation, but that is a lab figure and not independent. For context, RTINGS says the Space One Pro's ANC is still better and the Space Q45 isolates better overall, so this is not the strongest ANC Soundcore makes. For the price, however, it is excellent, and the level is adjustable.

Transparency is the weak link. SoundGuys calls it just okay and MusicRadar says it is less useful than the cancelling. It works for short announcements, but you will probably take the headphones off for a proper chat.

Battery and Connectivity

Battery life is the headline. Soundcore rates 50 hours with ANC on and 70 with it off, falling to 45 and 65 if wear detection is on. SoundGuys measured 53 hours 21 minutes with ANC on, beating the rating, and Trusted Reviews also found it outlasts the Space One Pro. A 5-minute fast charge adds about 4 hours.

Connectivity is up to date. It uses Bluetooth 6.1 and supports SBC, AAC and LDAC, with two-device multipoint and LDAC still working across both connections, according to SoundGuys. Truthful Reviews notes Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. Reviewers point out that it lacks AuraCast broadcast audio, and only two devices can connect at once.

For calls, three microphones with AI call enhancement are listed, but RTINGS only calls them passable. RTINGS also says it isn't suited to wireless gaming and is acceptable when wired.

Who Should Buy the Space 2

• Commuters and travelers on a budget who want strong ANC and battery that lasts weeks.
• Android users who want LDAC and multipoint at the same time.
• People who like to tweak and don't mind spending a few minutes in the EQ.
• Upgraders from the Space One who want better comfort, isolation and tuning for about $30 more.

If you want the best isolation and don't mind paying $20 more at list, the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 has better overall isolation. If you want the most comfort from Sony, check the Sony WH-CH720N.

Final Verdict

The Soundcore Space 2 offers a lot for $130. It is comfortable, has some of the longest battery life in its class, and its noise cancelling comfortably beats what its price suggests. The sound is less polished out of the box, the transparency mode is mediocre and the build is plastic, but an EQ tweak handles the first and the price excuses the rest. For most shoppers who want ANC headphones without a flagship price, it is an easy recommendation.