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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Focal Elex offers excellent overall sound quality and a spacious soundstage that might appeal to audiophiles, and with an open enclosure, these headphones are better suited for an immersive home listening experience. However, they are not wireless, have no active noise cancellation, and their bulkiness reduces their portability, making them less ideal for travel or exercise. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space One headphones provide good sound quality with the convenience of both wired and wireless connectivity, active noise cancellation for quieter listening in noisy environments, and a foldable design which enhances portability. They are also more exercise-friendly and less costly, but their closed-back design and less expansive soundstage might not satisfy those looking for top-tier audiophile sound. Choose the Focal Elex if audio fidelity is your top priority and you mainly listen in quiet settings, or opt for the Soundcore Space One for versatility, portability, and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
6.9
4.8
The Focal Elex is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
4.7
The Focal Elex is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
8.3
5.3
The Focal Elex is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.0
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Battery
N/A
30.0 Hours
The Focal Elex does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$749
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Focal Elex has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space One has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.8
The Soundcore Space One and Focal Elex are both good for music.
Phone Calls
4.3
4.2
The Focal Elex and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Focal Elex and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Elex | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Golden Sound
Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
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 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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