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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ over the Soundcore Space A40, despite the higher cost, would give you better build quality and materials, plus active noise cancelling for a quieter experience. However, the Soundcore Space A40 offers superior battery life and possibly better overall sound quality. Both have AAC and low latency support, but if budget is a concern, the Space A40 provides great value with solid features like sweatproof certification, which is essential for exercise. No matter your choice, both offer wireless convenience with good sound for various uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
4.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.2
4.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
4.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$176
$80
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$100
$150
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$250
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Soundcore Space A40 both have very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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Sam Smart | May 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is an excellent deal if you want affordable noise canceling earbuds with great sound. The baseline frequency response is enjoyable, and the many EQ presets to choose from plus the ability to customize your sound profile makes it good for pretty much anyone. The noise canceling is quite good, and the many ear tips to choose from ensure a good fit for the noise canceling and isolation to do its job."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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