Soundcore Space One
By Soundcore · Noise-Cancelling Headphones · Audio & Electronics
- Adaptive hybrid noise cancelling reduces noise by up to 98%
- 40 mm dynamic drivers with Hi-Res Wireless Audio and LDAC
- 40 hours playtime with ANC on, 55 hours with ANC off
- 5-minute charge provides 4 hours of listening
- 265 g weight with 8-degree rotating ear cups
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~$99.99 (approx.)
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Summary
A budget over-ear noise-cancelling headphone (model A3035) with LDAC, multipoint and an eight-band EQ app for about $99.99. Before buying, know that independent labs measured battery life well below the claimed 40 hours and disagree sharply on the sound, so it suits buyers who want features and ANC for the money rather than measured audio accuracy.
Strengths
- LDAC Hi-Res wireless, adaptive ANC, multipoint, wear detection and fast charging are unusual at this price.
- Comfort and light weight are praised by every independent reviewer.
- ANC is good for the money and strong on low-frequency rumble like plane cabin noise.
- The eight-band EQ app and physical buttons give you real control without touch panels.
- A 3.5 mm wired mode keeps it usable when the battery is flat, as long as you power it on.
- SoundGuys measured 42 h 57 m with ANC on, matching the claimed 40 hours.
Weaknesses
- Trusted Reviews measured about 30 h and TechGearLab never exceeded 26 h, both below the 40 h claim.
- Call quality splits testers: Trusted Reviews calls it the weakest part and TechGearLab measured echo and muffling.
- The sound is never neutral, and reviewers cannot agree whether it is bass-heavy or fairly flat.
- No water resistance, so it is not for the gym or rain.
- Buttons are fiddly to locate, and there are no touch controls.
- The many EQ presets are criticised as barely different from each other.
Verified specifications
| Model | A3035. |
|---|---|
| Type | circumaural (over-ear), closed-back, active noise cancelling. |
| Drivers | 40 mm dynamic. |
| Frequency range | PCMag states 20 Hz–20 kHz; Trusted Reviews lists 20–40,000 Hz in its spec table. |
| Impedance | 16 ohms (PCMag). |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with SBC, AAC and LDAC; Auracast support noted by SoundGuys. |
| Multipoint | up to two devices; not available while LDAC is enabled. |
| Pairing | Google Fast Pair yes; NFC no. |
| Wired | 3.5 mm AUX input; listening powered off uses a “classic” EQ with boosted low-mids. No audio over USB-C. |
| Battery (claimed) | 40 h ANC on, 55 h ANC off; PCMag adds 35 h / 46 h with LDAC. |
| Fast charge | 5 minutes for 4 hours (claimed, normal mode); full charge about 2 hours (PCMag). |
| Microphones | 3 mics with AI enhancement. |
| ANC | hybrid adaptive with user-adjustable strength, default level 5; 5 levels of transparency. |
| Weight | 265 g (9.35 oz) per manufacturer; independent figures 259–263 g. |
| Dimensions | headphones 162 x 92 x 186 mm, ear cup 60 x 45 mm, cable 1.3 m (SoundGuys). |
| Water resistance | none, no IP rating. |
| App | Soundcore app for Android and iOS with eight-band custom EQ, presets, HearID, Safe Volume, wind-noise reduction and firmware updates. |
| Controls | physical buttons on both ear cups, no touch controls. |
| Wear detection | yes, off by default; needs a dust sticker removed and an app toggle. |
| In the box | cloth drawstring bag, USB-A-to-USB-C cable and a 3.5 mm audio cable. |
Full research notes and sources
Battery life and charging
The claimed figures are 40 hours with ANC on and 55 hours off, dropping to 35 and 46 hours when LDAC is enabled, with a five-minute charge said to give four hours. Independent testing is less generous. SoundGuys measured 42 h 57 m with ANC on, but Trusted Reviews measured around 30 hours in AAC and TechGearLab never managed more than 26 hours, so budget for the lower end if you listen loudly or use LDAC. A full charge takes about two hours over USB-C (PCMag); the manufacturer FAQ lists a charging current of 530–560 mA and recommends a 5 V/1 A supply or better. It is worth topping up regularly rather than running it flat.
Noise cancelling
The ANC is hybrid and adaptive, with adjustable strength, a default level 5 and five levels of transparency. The manufacturer claims up to 98% noise reduction and 2X stronger voice reduction than the Life Q30, but those are lab figures: TechGearLab measured roughly 13.3 dB of reduction at low frequency, 23.6 dB at mid and 35.4 dB at high. PCMag found it cut low-frequency rumble well but struggled with white noise, and the Wind Reduction mode did not help. Treat it as good for the price on planes and traffic, weaker against very loud or variable sounds.
Sound and calls
Inside are 40 mm drivers over Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC and LDAC. Multipoint to two devices works, but enabling LDAC switches it off, and there is no audio over USB-C, only charging. The wired 3.5 mm mode sounds worse with the headphones powered off, because it falls back to a classic EQ with boosted low-mids, so keep them on for the tuned sound. Verdicts on that sound conflict: SoundGuys measured a U-shaped response with boosted bass and highs and recessed mids, PCMag heard bass-forward but adjustable, Trusted Reviews heard a fairly flat and balanced signature, and TechGearLab described bloated bass with dull mids and elevated treble. The one thing they agree on is that it is not a neutral, studio-style headphone. Calls are just as divided. SoundGuys and PCMag rated voice pickup clear; Trusted Reviews called call quality the weakest part, and TechGearLab measured calls as echoey, muffled and squeezed in noise.
Is it worth it?
US MSRP is $99.99, with UK RRP £89.99, EU €99.99 and CA $129.99. At or below $99.99 it is a reasonable buy for commuters and casual listeners who want LDAC, adaptive ANC, multipoint, wear detection and a wide app on a budget, and three reviewers consider it good value. It is a weaker choice for critical listeners, frequent call users, or anyone counting on the full 40-hour battery, since TechGearLab’s lab tests found both the sound and the battery uncompetitive and pointed to the 1More SonoFlow Pro and Tozo HT3 instead. There is no subscription and the app is free, but the ear pads and battery are not marketed as user-replaceable.
Which model this is
This page covers the Soundcore Space One, model A3035, released in August 2023 in Jet Black, Latte Cream, Sky Blue and Pink. Do not confuse it with the more expensive, more foldable Space One Pro (model A3062), the Space Q45 or the Life Q30. Costco carried a US variant, model A3035Z11, item 1967400. The product’s ASIN is B0C6KKQ7ND.
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