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Updated January 10, 2024·
For immersive music listening, Soundcore Space A40 offers better overall sound quality and has an app equalizer for customization, whereas Beats Solo 3 has somewhat lower sound quality without customization options. The Beats, being over-ear headphones, have better noise isolation and could be more suitable for air travel. If you prioritize convenience, the Soundcore earbuds are significantly lighter, offer longer battery life, and support wireless charging. The Beats have a foldable design but are less portable and heavier. For active lifestyles or exercise, the Soundcore's sweatproof certification and secure fit might be preferable. Neither is particularly well-suited for gaming due to audio latency. If call quality is important, both offer reasonable performance with Soundcore slightly leading. Overall, the Soundcore Space A40 provides a balance of sound quality, customization, and portability, often at a lesser cost compared to the Beats Solo 3, which could be more favorable for noise isolation and style preference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space A40.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.3
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the Beats Solo 3 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
4.9
The Beats Solo 3 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Beats Solo 3 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Battery
41.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$117
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
4.9
The Beats Solo 3 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.7
4.8
The Soundcore Space A40 and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The Beats Solo 3 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Soundcore Space A40 and Beats Solo 3 both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Solo 3 and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 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 | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
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 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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