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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choosing between the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Soundcore Space A40 depends on your priorities. If you want exceptional comfort, noise cancellation for travel, and high-quality sound for TV and gaming, and are willing to pay a premium, the Bose headphones are a better choice. However, if you prefer something more portable, significantly cheaper, and with a longer battery life that's suitable for exercise, the Soundcore Space A40 would be more appropriate despite its limited performance for calls, meetings, and gaming. Keep in mind, the Bose has a detachable cable and offers lossless audio support, while the Soundcore provides a more discreet earbud form factor with wireless charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- The Soundcore Space A40 has no clear advantages over the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones.
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.7
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Soundcore Space A40 is good.
Gaming
9.3
4.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
4.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Battery
29.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$429
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
4.8
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
9.1
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Soundcore Space A40 are both excellent for noise reduction.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 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 | N/A | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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SoundGuys
Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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