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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're concerned about budget, the Soundcore Space One may be the better option as they're less expensive. However, if audio quality is a top priority and you're willing to invest more, consider the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II for their enhanced sound performance. For active users or those in noisy environments, the Soundcore Space One offers noise cancellation which the Thieaudio lacks, making them favorable for travel or commuting. Conversely, if you're an audiophile looking for superior sound detailing and precision, and don't mind spending extra, the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II would be more suitable despite their higher price and lack of noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
- Best in class for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.8
9.5
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is best in class for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.
Gaming
4.8
6.7
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
4.2
5.1
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
7.9
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
8.8
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.0
6.0
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is only fair.
Battery
30.0 Hours
N/A
The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life. The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$999
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Soundcore Space One has a price of $100 and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II costs $999.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space One has very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Space One and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Space One | Thieaudio Monarch Mk II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Thieaudio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 30 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 4.8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
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Audiophile On | August 2021
"No other earphone I have listened to in the past 12 months has given me as much joy as the Thieaduio Monarch MKII. One of those IEMs will make you question where we can go from here. The sound is jaw-dropping, leaving you wanting more and more. It makes you want to run through your entire music library and reevaluate. It makes you not feel bad about paying full price for them, especially in a hobby where buyers' remorse is genuine. For me, it's top tier, rivaled by a few but not surpassed."
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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.
About Thieaudio
Thieaudio is the in-house brand of Linsoul Audio, a Chinese earbud and headphone retailer specializing in what the community lovingly calls Chi-fi, that is high fidelity brands out of China. Thieaudio was established in 2019 as the creative engineering branch of Linsoul. As of today, they market three different lines of earbuds, Voyager, Legacy and the extremely well-received Monarch.
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