{"id":453360,"date":"2026-03-02T09:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T09:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/453360\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T09:22:12","slug":"ankers-latest-noise-cancelling-wireless-headphones-boast-huge-battery-life-and-smart-functionality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/453360\/","title":{"rendered":"Anker\u2019s latest noise-cancelling wireless headphones boast huge battery life and smart functionality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"fab11a77-8fb1-4000-8312-4c32576caacd\">Anker has launched its latest pair of noise-cancelling wireless headphones, the Soundcore Space 2, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>A \u00a3130 \/ $130 price tag means they sit in the mid-price range of wireless headphones, where the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/reviews\/austrian-audio-hi-x25bt\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/reviews\/austrian-audio-hi-x25bt\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/reviews\/austrian-audio-hi-x25bt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT<\/a> are our current Award winners.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"fab11a77-8fb1-4000-8312-4c32576caacd-2\">The Hi-X25BT, however, do not have active noise cancellation (ANC), while the Soundcore Space 2 very much do. ANC on the new Soundcore headphones is provided by an &#8220;advanced, four-stage, low-frequency noise cancelling system&#8221;, which Anker says automatically adjusts for \u201coptimal performance on the go\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>            You may like<\/p>\n<p>Driving their sonic performance are 40mm double-layer drivers, consisting of a silk diaphragm with metal ceramic material. These promise to produce \u201cfull, rich bass, clear vocals and crystal clear highs\u201d, according to the Chinese electronics manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The LDAC codec is supported, so users can stream hi-res audio up to 24-bit\/96kHz over Bluetooth from compatible devices. Audio can also be personalised via the Soundcore app, which features HearID 3.0, a clever function that tests the user\u2019s hearing and customises audio to add lower, mid or higher frequencies, depending on what it deems to be lacking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thuiLfvnMHsRPay9LcSqnh.png\" alt=\"Anker Soundcore Space 2 wireless headphones in black on a white background\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thuiLfvnMHsRPay9LcSqnh.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thuiLfvnMHsRPay9LcSqnh.png\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Anker)<\/p>\n<p id=\"fc855f2c-1ac1-4b9d-8051-48df8f58c956\">A claimed 70-hour battery life (50 with ANC turned on) means they would last as long as the four-star, recently reviewed <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/headphones\/wireless-headphones\/philips-tah8000e\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/headphones\/wireless-headphones\/philips-tah8000e\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/headphones\/wireless-headphones\/philips-tah8000e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philips TAH8000E<\/a>. This is more than twice as long as the Award-winning Austrian Audio (30 hours).<\/p>\n<p>To make voice calls clearer, Anker includes three microphones and AI noise reduction. Meanwhile, soft memory foam padding and an &#8220;ergonomic&#8221; design aim to keep the headphones comfortable throughout all-day use.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest hi-fi, home cinema and tech news, reviews, buying advice and deals, direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, these wireless headphones feature Smart Wearing Detection, meaning audio playback stops automatically once they are removed from the head and restarts again once put back on.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduled for global release on 21st April, the new headphones will be available in three finishes: linen white, jet black or seafoam green.<\/p>\n<p>The Soundcore Space 2 wireless headphones will cost \u00a3130 \/ $130, while Australian price is TBC.<\/p>\n<p>            You may like<\/p>\n<p>MORE:<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/headphones\/wireless-headphones\/is-the-crown-starting-to-slip-on-bose-the-kings-of-noise-cancelling-headphones\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/headphones\/wireless-headphones\/is-the-crown-starting-to-slip-on-bose-the-kings-of-noise-cancelling-headphones\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/headphones\/wireless-headphones\/is-the-crown-starting-to-slip-on-bose-the-kings-of-noise-cancelling-headphones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Is the crown starting to slip on Bose, the king of noise-cancelling headphones?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out our picks for the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/best-buys\/best-wireless-headphones\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/best-buys\/best-wireless-headphones\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/best-buys\/best-wireless-headphones\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best wireless headphones<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/headphones\/check-your-cans-big-name-headphones-may-have-hazardous-materials-in-them\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/headphones\/check-your-cans-big-name-headphones-may-have-hazardous-materials-in-them\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/headphones\/check-your-cans-big-name-headphones-may-have-hazardous-materials-in-them\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check your cans! 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