ZDNET's key takeaways Available now for $200, Soundcore's new Space One Pro headphones improve on the original cans in almost every way.
The new pair has powerful ANC, solid audio output, and a stylish yet comfortable design.
They still don't have a proper carrying case, and certain features can ruin the listening experience. $199.99 at Amazon $199.99 at Walmart $119.99 at B&H Photo-Video more buying choices
At Best Buy, the Soundcore Space One Pro in Black are on sale for about $157.
Anker's Soundcore sub-brand specializes in low-cost audio products, but the company decided to do something different for its latest release. Instead of launching another pair of mid-range headphones, Anker took 2023's Space One headphones and made numerous improvements, resulting in the latest Space One Pro.
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The Space One Pro headphones are Soundcore's attempt at creating a higher-end audio product. The company has made multiple changes to the overall design and internal components to enhance the user experience. The million-dollar question is, "Has the company succeeded in developing a pair of headphones outside its normal area of expertise?"
I can say the answer is yes -- Soundcore has been successful, although the Space One Pro headphones have some quirks.
The first thing I noticed when I put on these headphones was how comfortable they are -- it's like wearing a cloud. A layer of soft foam cushioning covers the earcups and the headset. The Space One Pro headphones grip my head firmly, so they don't jostle around, but they're not so tight that wearing them becomes uncomfortable.
I've worn this pair of headphones every day for the past two weeks as part of my testing, and I only felt slight discomfort after wearing them for over eight hours. You hardly notice they're on. The cans are comfortable, but they can feel rather flimsy.
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