Key Takeaways
- The Soundcore Space 2 over-ear headphones are now available in the Philippines at ₱7,995
- Battery life reaches up to 50 hours with noise cancelling on, and up to 70 hours with it off
- A 5-minute charge delivers around 4 hours of playback over USB-C
- Local availability covers Soundcore's official store plus Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop
Anker's audio brand has brought its newest travel-focused headphones to the Philippine market, and the pitch is simple: strong noise cancelling and multi-day battery life without a flagship price. At ₱7,995, the Soundcore Space 2 sits well below the ₱15,000-and-up territory of premium ANC (active noise cancelling — technology that uses microphones to cancel out background sound) headphones from Sony and Bose.
What ₱7,995 gets you
The Space 2 uses what Soundcore calls a four-stage low-frequency noise cancelling system, built around upgraded sensors, a faster processor, an optimized acoustic chamber, and 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers, according to the official Soundcore product page. Low-frequency focus matters for commuters and travelers: it targets the constant rumble of jet engines, buses, and trains rather than sharp, sudden sounds. An adaptive mode adjusts the cancelling strength to your surroundings automatically, and a transparency mode lets outside sound in when you need to hear announcements.
The rest of the spec sheet is unusually current for the price:
- Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint, so it can hold connections to a phone and a laptop at the same time and switch between them
- LDAC support on Android — a codec that carries roughly three times more audio data than the standard SBC connection
- 50 hours of playback with ANC on, 70 hours with it off, and a 5-minute quick charge good for about 4 hours
- Three AI-enhanced microphones for cleaning up your voice on calls and video meetings
- Wearing detection that pauses music when you take the headphones off and resumes when you put them back on
- A configurable multifunction button tied to Soundcore's Anka AI assistant, including real-time translation across more than 100 languages
- An adjustable equalizer in the Soundcore app, memory foam ear cushions, and an included AUX cable and carrying pouch
One small note on colors: the Philippine launch lists black and white, while Soundcore's global page also shows a seafoam green variant — so local color options may be narrower, at least at launch.
How the Philippine price compares
In the US, the Space 2 retails for $129.99, which converts to around ₱8,000 at current exchange rates. The ₱7,995 local price is effectively at parity with the US sticker — a small but genuine win, since imported audio gear in the Philippines often lands well above its converted price once taxes and distribution margins are added. Buying locally also gets you official channels: the headphones are sold through Soundcore's official website along with its Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop storefronts.
Should commuters take a ₱7,995 bet on it?
The Space 2's case is strongest for people who spend hours in transit and hate charging. Fifty hours of ANC playback means a Manila commuter using them two to three hours a day charges roughly every two weeks, and the 5-minute quick charge covers the mornings you forget. The multipoint plus LDAC combination is also rare below ₱10,000 — most budget ANC headphones make you choose between convenience and audio quality. If your budget is tighter or you prefer earbuds, alternatives exist in the local market — the Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds launched at ₱5,990 with 45dB ANC — but for over-ear comfort on long-haul flights or all-day work calls, the Space 2 arrives as one of the better-equipped options in its price bracket in the Philippines today.
