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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M30X, being often less expensive, offers high overall sound quality and a good soundstage for immersing you in music. However, they lack a microphone for calls and are wired, limiting mobility and convenience. If you value comfort and wireless freedom, along with active noise canceling for a quieter experience during air travel or in noisy environments, the Soundcore Space One might be more suitable despite being somewhat pricer. Additionally, the Soundcore Space One has higher build quality, built-in controls for added convenience, and better battery life, but they have lower scores for sound quality and soundstage compared to the ATH M30X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
6.6
4.8
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
4.7
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
5.3
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.0
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Battery
N/A
30.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M30X does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Audio Technica ATH M30X has a price of $89 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Soundcore Space One has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.6
7.8
The Soundcore Space One and Audio Technica ATH M30X are both good for music.
Phone Calls
4.3
4.2
The Audio Technica ATH M30X and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M30X and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica ATH M30X | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audio Technica ATH M30X
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
Soundcore Space One
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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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