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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need earbuds for exercising or travel, consider the Baseus Bowie MA10 as they offer very good comfort, build quality, controls, and are sweatproof. However, for better noise isolation and if you value sound quality, particularly for music listening, the Soundcore Space A40 is a stronger option. The A40 also supports a high-quality LDAC codec for superior audio over Bluetooth and wireless charging, which the MA10 does not. Both are well-suited for Android and Apple devices, but the Baseus Bowie MA10 is slightly heavier and larger, which could affect comfort during extended use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
4.9
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.8
5.3
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for TV and video, though the Baseus Bowie MA10 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.7
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair.
Cost
$23
$80
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$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
4.9
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.3
4.8
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Baseus Bowie MA10 and Soundcore Space A40 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Baseus Bowie MA10 | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$23 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Baseus | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 132 | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 10 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Simon Cohen | August 2023
"Even if the Bowie MA10 only had some of the features and performance they offer at double the price, they’d be a helluva good value. But given that they far exceed any other earbuds at this price, if you’re looking for an ultra-affordable set of wireless earbuds and you don’t mind their big charging case, you just can’t go wrong."
Soundcore Space A40
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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 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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