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Sony WH-CH530 vs soundcore Space 2

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WH-CH530

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  • 34 different values
  • 35 known for one only
  • 20 the same
  • 63 missing for both

Biggest differences

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  1. Quick chargeA: 1.5hB: 4hsoundcore is 2.5 h higher.
  2. Wireless rangeA: 10mB: 15msoundcore is 5 m higher.
  3. Driver sizeA: 30mmB: 40mmsoundcore is 10 mm higher.
  4. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 55hB: 70hsoundcore is 15 h higher.

Weight

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Headset weight
A150g
B264g

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ASony WH-CH530
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General

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Series
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Space8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Model Series: Soundcore Space Series, Generation 2nd Generation.
Model numbers
YY30051Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.
D1402, D1402Z11, D1402Z21, D1402Z614Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Store variant SKUs from the product data: D1402Z61 Seafoam Green, D1402Z21 Linen White, D1402Z11 Jet Black. D1402 is the base model on the user guide and the Amazon listing.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Model Number D1402, Jet Black listing.
GTIN / EAN
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194644321956, 194644321963, 1946443219704Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Store variant barcodes: 194644321970 Seafoam Green, 194644321963 Linen White, 194644321956 Jet Black. The Amazon UPC for the Jet Black listing is 194644321956.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026UPC 194644321956 on the Jet Black listing.
Announced
7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
1 March 20269Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Article dated 03/01/2026: unveiled at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. Cult of Mac says announced in early March.
Status
Available9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Pricing and availability section dated 2026-09-07: WH-CH530 is available now from September 2026.
Available4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026The maker US store lists the product and retailers sell it. The US store itself showed sold out when read, which is stock and not a discontinuation.
Predecessor
Sony WH-CH52010Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.18Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4c-wh-ch730n-wh-ch530-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Sony WH-CH530 succeeds the WH-CH520.
soundcore Space One17Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/ive-been-trying-soundcores-space-2-headphones-at-mwc-2026-and-i-dont-want-to-take-them-offRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Space 2 the follow-up to the Space One and compares it with its predecessor's battery life.18Press articlethe-gadgeteer.com/2026/03/09/when-your-budget-headphones-outlive-your-vacationRead 23 October 2026The Gadgeteer says the Space 2 replaces the Space One in Anker's lineup.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$69.998Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific pricing $69.99 USD suggested price.
$129.994Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Regular price $129.99 USD.9Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026$129.99 in the US.
Launch price (EU)
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€129.999Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Retail price $129.99 in the US, GBP 129.99 in the UK and EUR 129.99 in Germany and the EU. Tax treatment is not stated.
Markets
CA, GB, JP, US5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Current Japanese maker product page for WH-CH530 marked as new. Market presence only. Regional bundles and warranty are not inherited.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. release gives a USD and a CAD suggested price at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy and other authorized retailers, so the US and Canada are documented. Not an exhaustive list of markets.14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing shows the model on sale in the UK. Market presence only.
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Colours
Black, Cobalt, Mint, White, Pink, Coral6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Current maker six color names, not a separate product per color.
Jet Black, Linen White, Seafoam Green4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Colour picker: Seafoam Green, Linen White, Jet Black. The store showed every colour as sold out or unavailable when read, while Amazon US and other retailers sell it.
Segment
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.
Music4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Maker text: noise cancelling headphones for all-day wear and travel, with Hi-Res Audio and LDAC. Stored as music.

Design

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Form factor
On-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Six playful colours section explicitly on-ear.
Over-ear8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Headphones Ear Placement: Over Ear. HeadphoneCheck lists ear coupling over-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Headphone type closed.
Closed12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Type closed-back, ear coupling over-ear.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: headphone style closed back.
Wearing style
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.
Headband10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Over-ear headband with plush memory foam padding on the headband and ear cups.
Folding
None12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Exact Coral review unit, provided by Sony and tested for three days. Usage paragraph explicitly says headphones do not fold compactly. Ear-cup rotation is distinct from a collapsing headband.
Flat and inward10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The headphones swivel flat and fold up compactly.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The foldable Space 2 can be folded flat.13Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/soundcore-space-2-headset-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ear cups rotate completely flat and fold inward.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Wearing the headset chapter, page 17. Describes adjusting orientation of left/right units and names unit rotary axis. Does not claim a 90-degree folding-flat angle.
Yes10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The headphones swivel flat.13Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/soundcore-space-2-headset-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ear cups rotate completely flat.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic13Spec databasegadgets360.com/compare-sony-wh-ch530-137455-vs-jbl-live-beam-4-true-wireless-stereo-tws-earphones-137193Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 column names Dynamic in Driver Type row. Maker specifies 30 mm diameter but not transducer mechanism. No driver count, diaphragm or magnet material inferred. Bluetooth communication range is not acoustic frequency response.
Dynamic8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver. HeadphoneCheck and SoundGuys also list a dynamic driver.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Transducer principle dynamic.
Driver size
30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact driver unit 30 mm. Driver mechanism type not stated here and not borrowed from CH520.
40mm4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Driver Size 40 mm.
Drivers per side
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111Measurementsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Specification list: Driver Count 1.
Diaphragm material
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Double-layer silk and metal-ceramic diaphragm4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: double-layer diaphragm. Cult of Mac, SoundGuys and Ubergizmo name it a silk diaphragm with metal-ceramic material.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026Double-layer diaphragm drivers combining a silk diaphragm with metal ceramic material.
Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
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Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Frequency Response 20 Hz - 40 kHz. No power state or test standard is given. The 40 kHz end applies to LDAC at best, and no source separates wired from wireless.
Wireless audio transmission band
Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. Not acoustic driver range.
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Impedance (passive when specified)
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16Ω5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Impedance 16 ohm +/- 15%. No power state is given.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Yes10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026HearID Sound builds a personalised EQ from a hearing test and a preference test.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026HearID personalised EQ is a gamified hearing test that builds an EQ.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026HearID 3.0 hearing test builds a personalized EQ.
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Sound section explicitly updated 10-band EQ.
810Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026A custom 8-band EQ.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026An eight-band EQ that can be saved as presets.16Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Eight-band equaliser in the Soundcore app.
EQ presets
Gaming12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026App paragraph explicitly names new Gaming EQ preset. Other presets are unnamed and omitted. This app preset does not prove onboard storage or host-independent application.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026360 Reality Audio chapter, app analysis and compatible service/content.
3D Audio3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026Features: 3D Audio enhances stereo and spatial effects, and cannot be used together with LDAC. SoundGuys and HeadphoneCheck call it 3D Sound.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026A 3D Sound toggle for spatial audio.
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Review Noise Blocking section explicitly no ANC. TechRadar launch story incorrectly calls CH530 an ANC model and is not used.
Yes4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4-stage low-frequency noise cancelling system.
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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48Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Product description: 2 noise-detecting microphones on each side.
Adaptive ANC
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Yes9Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The 4-stage noise cancelling is designed to adjust automatically to environments such as jet engines, buses and offices. SoundGuys calls it adaptive four-stage ANC and HeadphoneCheck says the adaptive ANC activates automatically.
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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37dB6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Specs-Features-and-CompatibilityRead 15 October 2026Specification: noise cancellation depth -37 dB (tested in Anker laboratory). The frequency is not stated. Stored as 37 dB of attenuation.
Transparency mode
No15Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-Wireless-On-Ear-Bluetooth-Headphones-in-Black-WHCH530B/p/249067.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact WHCH530/B model, General specification table: Ambient Sound / Transparent Hearing No. This is a separate explicit fact from absence of ANC.
Yes5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Transparency page: switch to transparency mode with the NC button.
Adjustable transparency
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No12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The review wishes for a transparency mode with two or three adjustable intensity levels, so none exists.
Conversation detection
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No12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The Easy Chat function is exclusive to the Space One.
Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
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Against the SoundGuys house curve the response is about 3 to 4 dB above it in the sub-bass below 50 Hz, dips to about 6 dB below it near 125 Hz, peaks at about 6.5 dB near 1.6 kHz and about 8 dB near 8 kHz, and rolls off above 10 kHz. SoundGuys calls the default tuning boxy and says it changes with ANC off.11Measurementsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Lab chart against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve: +3.9 dB at 20 Hz, +2.6 dB at 50 Hz, -6.3 dB at 125 Hz, 0.1 dB at 1 kHz, +6.5 dB at 1.6 kHz, +5.4 dB at 3.15 kHz, +5.9 dB at 5 kHz, +7.9 dB at 8 kHz, -3.5 dB at 10 kHz and -16.3 dB at 16 kHz. The SoundGuys target is its own house curve and the test rig is not named.
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Recorded speech remains clear in office, street and windy conditions.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Coral unit tested three days. Source recorded speech demos in ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant conditions. No numeric SNR or measured battery stored. Battery test is explicitly unfinished.
In ideal conditions the voice sounds clear and natural. Noise rejection is very good in office and street conditions. In wind the voice is a little muffled but understandable.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The review says the three-mic array works well and wind is the weak spot.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ASony WH-CH530
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Bsoundcore Space 2
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes53.35
Source10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026In the SoundGuys standardized battery test the headphones lasted 53 hours 21 minutes with ANC on, stored as 53.35 hours. Codec, volume and test signal are not stated in the review. The review header says battery is not measured, which contradicts the body text.
Battery life (measured, max)
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53.35h
Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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263g(9.3 oz)12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Weight without cable 263 g and with cable 271 g. The maker figures are 264 g and 261 g.

Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
Built-in10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The three microphones are built into the ear cups. The review and the box list no boom microphone.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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310Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Three-mic array with an AI noise-reduction algorithm for calls.13Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/soundcore-space-2-headset-reviewRead 15 October 2026A 3-microphone array.
Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI noise reduction.
AI9Press articleubergizmo.com/2026/03/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026A three-microphone array paired with AI noise reduction.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters, no analog path or USB playback described.
Bluetooth, Analog5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired listening: 3.5 mm AUX cable. Bluetooth turns off in wired mode. The USB-C port is for charging.
Analog source plugs
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Cable connector on headset
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3.5 mm5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 5: 3.5 mm Audio Input on the headphones. Amazon lists the cable as detachable.
Longest included cable
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.
USB-C5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 4: USB-C Charging Port. It is charging only.
Audio over USB-C cable
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly USB-C charging only, no USB listening.
No10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The Space 2 does not support USB-C audio. The USB-C port is for charging only.16Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026No direct support for USB-C audio. The review lists Bluetooth 6.0, which the maker manual contradicts.
Passive wired listening
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Same section no analog jack or wired playback.
Yes1Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-connect-my-soundcore-Space-2-using-the-AUX-cableRead 15 October 2026The maker AUX article says to keep the headphones off while connecting the cable, then hold the power button for 2 seconds so the default EQ applies. The headphones power off when the cable is removed. It does not say whether sound plays with a flat battery. HeadphoneCheck and Cult of Mac say it does, so passive listening is stored as true.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Not stated in this review. The value comes from HeadphoneCheck and Cult of Mac.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026The 3.5 mm input works both passively with a depleted battery and actively with noise cancellation and transparency available.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026The wired option makes the headphones practical when the battery is completely flat.
Wireless receiver
None16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact-model Included items chapter lists headset and documents, with USB charging cable conditional by region. Bluetooth chapters pair directly to the source. No USB wireless receiver is supplied.
None5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth only. The box has no receiver.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
10m16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Precautions, On BLUETOOTH communications: the maximum communication distance of the headset is approximately 10 m (32.8 ft). It varies with obstacles and the environment. Not a measured range.
15m5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth Range 49 ft (15 m).
Bluetooth
6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
6.15Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth Version 6.1. What Hi-Fi prints 6.0, which does not match the maker.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.
SBC, AAC, LDAC4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: LDAC in wireless mode. SBC and AAC come from the support article.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026LDAC page: LDAC needs Android 8.0 or later and is enabled in the soundcore app. SBC and AAC come from the support article.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Specs-Features-and-CompatibilityRead 15 October 2026What audio codecs are supported? SBC, AAC and LDAC.
LE Audio
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio chapter and codec chapter explicitly LC3 playback with compatible host.
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Auracast
Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Usability section explicitly Auracast audio, compatible host/broadcast required.
No10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026They do not support Auracast.15Reviewcultofmac.comRead 15 October 2026Space 2 does not support Auracast.
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 62. Audio streams switch, not mix.
Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026Dual device connection is enabled by default and can be switched off in the soundcore app. Audio switches between devices manually or automatically.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual connections: enabled by default, and LDAC remains available with two devices connected.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Multipoint connectivity works with the phone and laptop and switches automatically.
Multipoint devices
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter page 62 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
25Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections: two devices at once.
Paired devices remembered
81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing page 32: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair8Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific key features Fast Pair/Swift Pair, not inherited from CH730N.
Google Fast Pair5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Powering on and pairing: Google Fast Pairing for Android 6.0 and above, which may be unavailable in some regions.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly Low latency setting for LE Audio.
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Android, iOS10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Soundcore app on iOS and Android. Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 and above. LDAC needs Android. Other hosts work over Bluetooth or the 3.5 mm cable but are not documented.
Connection per platform
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
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750mAh5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Battery Capacity 750 mAh x 1. Input 5V 0.75A.
Swappable battery
No11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specifications describe built-in lithium-ion battery. Charging chapter page 22 instructs consulting Sony support/dealer for rechargeable-battery replacement. Service replacement is distinct from user swap during operation.
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ASony WH-CH530
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth55
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24, table visually checked. AAC 55 h is stored. SBC 50 h and LC3 45 h cannot be distinguished by the current battery table and remain in notes. Calls 35 h are excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.
Bsoundcore Space 2
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothYesNot available50
BluetoothNoNot available70
BluetoothYesLDAC40
BluetoothNoLDAC45
Source4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: up to 50 hours with ANC on or 70 hours with ANC off.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS Playtime: ANC On 50 hours, ANC Off 70 hours, LDAC + ANC On 40 hours, LDAC + ANC Off 45 hours. The support article says the figures are tested on an iPhone at 50% volume with wearing detection off, and that 3D audio effects and EQ switching reduce playtime.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Specs-Features-and-CompatibilityRead 15 October 2026Battery FAQ: ANC mode 50H, ANC mode + LDAC 40H, Normal mode 70H, tested on an iPhone at 50% volume with wearing detection off. With wearing detection on the figures are 5 hours lower. The manual's LDAC with ANC off figure (45 h) is not in the FAQ.
Battery life (claimed, max)
55h
70h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
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50h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
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70h
Charging port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.
USB-C5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: use the included USB-C charging cable.
Full charge time
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging page 21: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
120min5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Charging Time approx. 2 hr. Charging page: a full charge takes about 2 hours. HeadphoneCheck measured 95 minutes.
Quick charge time
3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24: 3 minutes charging.
5min4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4 hours of listening from a 5-minute charge.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: a 5-minute quick charge provides up to 4 hours of wireless playtime.
Quick charge playback
1.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page: approximately 1.5 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
4h4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4 hours from a 5-minute charge. The support article says this is wireless playtime.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: 5 min = 4 hr playback.
Use while charging
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No5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging: do not use the headphones while charging.
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-13 parts list and pages 19-20 operation: three multifunction buttons.
Buttons5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls: NC button, power button, volume up and down, multi-function button. All physical buttons.
Volume control
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Volume up/down buttons, also track next/previous when held.
Buttons5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls: volume up and volume down press once.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly cannot customize any controls in Sound Connect.
Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026The multi-function button long press can be set to the phone voice assistant, Anka, AI Translation or Nap Mode. Only one function at a time.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026The multi-function button long press can be set to Voice Assistant, Anka, AI Translation or Nap Mode in the app.
Wear detection
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Yes5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wearing detection page: music pauses when the headphones come off and resumes when worn. It is off by default and works only over Bluetooth.10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026A wearing detection sensor sits in the left ear cup. It is off by default.14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Wear detection needs calibration in the app.
Voice assistant
Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 80-82 Google app Android and Siri iPhone. Double-press play/call within 0.5 seconds. No Hey Siri activation.
Voice Assistant, Anka3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Space-2-Setup-and-Basic-Operations-GuideRead 15 October 2026The long-press function can start the phone's native voice assistant or the Anka voice assistant.5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls: Activate Voice Assistant / Anka / AI Translation / Nap Mode.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Soft padded headband section explicitly cushioned headband.
Padded14Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Padded headband that did not feel heavy.
Headband material
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Frame material
Mostly plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Review of the Coral unit: the build is mostly plastic. Metal parts inside the headband are not described, so only the general statement is stored.
Plastic with a metal headband frame10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The build is primarily plastic with a metal frame underneath.
Ear cup material
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ABS and polycarbonate8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Additional details: Enclosure Material ABS and polycarbonate.
Ear pad material
Urethane foam7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Same section earpads filled with urethane foam. Outer cover composition not inferred.
Protein leather over slow-rebound memory foam4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: upgraded protein leather ear cushions with slow-rebound memory foam.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Parts chapter, pages 12 to 13. Explicitly instructs removing and reattaching left ear pad to find serial number. Precautions page 85 calls earpads consumables and refers replacements to Sony dealer/support. No spare pad included or attachment enum inferred.
Yes2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Replace-and-install-the-Ear-Cushions-on-soundcore-Space-2Read 15 October 2026Maker support article: the ear cushions are designed to be removable and replaced at home with no tools. They are not left or right specific. Soundcore sells Space 2 ear cushions on its store.
Ear pad attachment
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Clip2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Replace-and-install-the-Ear-Cushions-on-soundcore-Space-2Read 15 October 2026Remove by pushing the cushion inward and pulling it outward. Install by aligning each locating pin with its hole and pressing until it snaps in flush. The care article says mounting tabs and slots. Stored as clip.
Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
Ear pads16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 12 to 13: remove and reattach the left earpad to inspect the serial number. Precautions names replaceable consumable earpads. No attachment mechanism enum inferred.
Ear cushions2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Replace-and-install-the-Ear-Cushions-on-soundcore-Space-2Read 15 October 2026Ear cushions only. No source says the battery can be replaced by the user.

Software

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Companion app
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.
soundcore5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual refers to the soundcore app.
App platforms
Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.
Android, iOS10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026The Soundcore app is supported on iOS and Android.
User firmware updates
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.
Yes5Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000034457/en_US/000034457.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update page: the app shows new firmware when it is found.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
150g(5.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 150 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
264g(9.3 oz)8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Item Weight 264 g, Mfr Part Number D1402, manufacturer Anker. What Hi-Fi and TechRadar also say 264 g and Tom's Guide 9.3 oz. SoundGuys, Thumb Culture and the launch coverage say 261 g, and Anker Japan says about 260 g. HeadphoneCheck lists 263 g without cable and 271 g with cable.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1402-space-2-comfortable-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Page text: supports Hi-Res Audio in wired mode and LDAC in wireless mode. The Amazon title says LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio. No certification list was checked.
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
AK8YY300517Press articlemonohikaku.com/sony-wh-ch520-successor-fcc-2026Read 10 October 2026Japanese article dated 2026-05-06 reports the FCC filing AK8YY3005 with equipment code YY3005, before the product name was announced. The maker guide cover names YY3005 as the WH-CH530 model. FCC.report and fccid.io returned 403 and were not opened. The ID follows the AK8 plus model pattern of the sibling Sony grants AK8YY2958, AK8YY2966 and AK8YY3006.
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Wireless Stereo Headset, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 headset and documents. USB-C to USB-C cable is conditional by model/country, so omitted from European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle not inherited.
Space 2 headphones, USB-C charging cable, 3.5 mm AUX cable, Travel pouch8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Built-in media: AUX cable x1, cable, Space 2 headphones x1, travel pouch x1. HeadphoneCheck lists the USB-C charging cable, mini-jack cable and carry pouch.12Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/soundcore-space-2Read 15 October 2026Delivery scope: USB-C charging cable, mini-jack cable, carry pouch.
Cables included
ASony WH-CH530
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Bsoundcore Space 2
TypeCount
USB-C charging cable1
3.5 mm AUX cable1
Source8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GR4GR5QHRead 15 October 2026Built-in media lists one AUX cable and one cable. HeadphoneCheck names a USB-C charging cable and a mini-jack cable. Lengths are not published, and HeadphoneCheck calls the USB-C cable short.
Carrying case
None10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no carrying case or pouch in standard package.
Soft10Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-2-review-all-day-comfort-all-week-battery-156308Read 15 October 2026Soundcore includes only a cloth pouch, no hardshell case.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing, General specifications: Manufacturer’s guarantee 1 year. Regional manufacturer guarantee, not a retailer protection plan or universal statutory period. Other retailer cells are not substituted for maker specifications.
1.5years7Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty page: headphones 18 months from the purchase date. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer. The Amazon listing also says 18.

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