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Updated January 10, 2024·

Choosing between Beats EP and Soundcore Space One depends on your priorities. If you're looking for a wireless option with noise cancellation for travel, the Soundcore Space One would suit you better, plus it has a longer battery life for sustained use. However, if you're after superior music listening quality and don't mind a wired connection, the Beats EP might serve you better with its dynamic driver and on-ear design, notwithstanding its higher cost. The Beats EP doesn't have a built-in microphone, so for calls, the Soundcore with its integrated mic and additional app features for customization would be more appropriate. Both share similar build quality, but the Soundcore offers added portability with its foldable design. Keep in mind, Beats EP lacks active noise cancelling which can be a significant factor if you are in noisy environments. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Beats EP
  • Very good for music
  • Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Gaming

6.3
EP
Space One
4.8
The Beats EP is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

6.8
EP
Space One
4.7
The Beats EP is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.

TV and Video

7.6
EP
Space One
5.3
The Beats EP is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.

Noise Reduction

5.3
EP
Space One
8.0
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.

Battery

N/A
EP
Space One
30.0 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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Music

8.1
EP
Space One
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats EP to be very good for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.

Phone Calls

4.2
EP
Space One
4.2
The Beats EP and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls.

Cost

$100
EP
Space One
$100
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The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.

Build Quality

8.0
EP
Space One
8.0
The Beats EP and Soundcore Space One both have very good build quality.

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How the Beats EP and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Beats EPSoundcore Space One
Beats EPSoundcore Space One

GENERAL

Price
$100
$100
Brand
BeatsSoundcore
Release Date
November 1, 2018May 1, 2023
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.1/107.9/10
Phone Calls Score
4.3/104.2/10
Gaming Score
6.3/104.9/10
TV and Video Score
7.6/105.3/10
Exercise Score
4.3/105.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A30 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.3

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/108/10
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A4.8/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
226.7 Grams263 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

Shopping

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Beats EP

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Headphonecheck

Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."

Soundcore Space One

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PC Magazine

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 Beats

Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.

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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