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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and use your earbuds during exercise or travel, you might prefer the Beats Fit Pro for their very good noise isolation and sweatproof certification, suited for active use. However, they come at a higher cost. The Soundcore Space A40 offers excellent noise isolation at a lower price and supports LDAC for high-quality audio, but they are not as suitable for exercise due to the lack of sweatproof certification. If you're an Apple user, the H1 chip in Beats provides better ecosystem integration, including features like adaptive sound, whereas the Soundcore may have universal appeal with its app equalizer for sound customization. Choose Beats for a better fit during movement-intensive activities and if you're invested in the Apple ecosystem; opt for Soundcore if cost and sound customization are your primary concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.9
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.3
4.8
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
4.9
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Fit Pro is very good.
Battery
5.2 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
4.9
4.9
The Beats Fit Pro and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The Beats Fit Pro and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Beats Fit Pro and Soundcore Space A40 both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 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 | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
Soundcore Space A40
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Sound Guys
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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