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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent sound quality and a wide soundstage for a truly immersive experience when listening to music at home, the HifiMan Edition XS is a superior choice, but keep in mind that they are open-back, which means they let in ambient noise and are not ideal for noisy environments or on-the-go use. Conversely, the Soundcore Space One offers good sound quality, portability, active noise cancelling to block out surroundings, and wireless functionality, making them more versatile for use in various settings like commuting or while exercising. The Soundcore is not just more affordable, but also considerably lighter, has a folding design for better portability, and a long battery life which makes it excellent for travel. However, if gaming or watching TV is a key part of your usage, the HifiMan offers lower latency compared to the Soundcore, which may be important to keep audio in sync with visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.8
7.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.
Gaming
7.4
4.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
4.2
The HifiMan Edition XS and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the HifiMan Edition XS is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.7
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
9.5
5.3
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class 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 HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
N/A
30.0 Hours
The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$269
$100
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$100
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$250
$300
$350
$400
The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The HifiMan Edition XS and Soundcore Space One both have very good build quality.
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How the HifiMan Edition XS and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Edition XS | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$269 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 421 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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HifiMan Edition XS
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Headphonesty
Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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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