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Anker Soundcore Vortex Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Anker Soundcore Vortex Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 56% of headphones
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

6.0

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

7.6

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 58% of headphones
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 2,918 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 85% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Anker Soundcore Vortex

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

52%

5.4

Sound

20%

6.0

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

5.3

Battery

4%

7.6

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 2,918 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
Anker Soundcore Vortex has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 80.6% of products in this category.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
16 Hz
Lowest frequency
16 Hz
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 16 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 54.1% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
â–² Better than 62% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 20 m, higher Bluetooth range than 91.8% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Audio latency
200 ms
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
?
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
20 hours
Battery life
20 hours
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2.5 hours
Charging time
2.5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Battery capacity
500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.3% of headphones and equal to 9.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Anker
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
288 g
Weight
288 g
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 288 g, heavier than 76.9% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Anker Soundcore Vortex vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX HD support
    aptX HD
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AptX Low Latency
    aptX Low Latency
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Maximum Bluetooth range
    20 m
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 m – >15 m
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (20 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    20 m vs 10 m
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 7.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    Anker Soundcore Vortex
    the average pair of headphones
    Anker Soundcore Vortex has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.63 vs 8.000).
    8.63 vs 8
  • 44.2% more popular
    Anker Soundcore Vortex is more popular than the average pair of headphones (8.46 vs 5.9).
    8.46 vs 5.87
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX HD support
    aptX HD
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AptX Low Latency
    aptX Low Latency
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    Maximum Bluetooth range
    20 m
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 m – >15 m
    This pair of headphones has a higher Bluetooth range than the average pair of headphones (20 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    20 m vs 10 m
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    NFC pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Has passive noise reduction
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 32.1% higher weight
    Weight
    288 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (288 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    288 g vs 218 g
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    200 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    98 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    20 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 13.8% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (500 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 32.1% higher weight
    Weight
    288 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (288 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    288 g vs 218 g
  • No passive noise reduction
    Has passive noise reduction
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    98 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    20 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 13.8% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (500 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    200 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms

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13/06/2018
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26/06/2018
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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Anker Soundcore Vortex

  • Great value for the price, often described as 'bang for the buck'
  • Excellent battery life, with up to 20 hours of non-stop playtime
  • High level of comfort due to soft memory foam ear cups and padded headband
  • Clear, high-resolution audio with deep bass performance
  • Effective passive noise isolation from a tight, comfortable seal
  • Highly portable collapsible design that comes with a hard-shell travel case
  • Reliable Bluetooth connectivity and an easy pairing process
  • Versatile use with an included 3.5mm AUX cable for wired mode

What we don't like about Anker Soundcore Vortex

  • Lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), relying only on passive isolation
  • Physical controls on the earcups can be tricky to distinguish by touch
  • Design is somewhat bulky and large on the head
  • Earcup openings may be slightly small for users with larger ears
  • Reported 'plastic' smell from the artificial leather when first unboxed
  • Microphone quality can be average for phone calls in noisy environments

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Vortex is a budget-friendly over-ear headset featuring professionally tuned 40mm dynamic drivers and support for the aptX high-definition codec to deliver Hi-Res certified audio. Main characteristics include a highly portable, fold-flat design, memory foam ear cups covered in soft synthetic leather, and a reliable 20-hour battery life that supports up to 24 hours at 50% volume. Key pros are its stable Bluetooth 4.1/4.2 connectivity with a 12-metre range, the inclusion of a hard-shell travel case, and the flexibility of a wired mode via the provided 3.5mm AUX cable. Notable cons include poor passive noise isolation, an uninspiring aesthetic, and the lack of modern features like multipoint pairing or active noise cancellation.

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