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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and easy access to Google services like Google Assistant are important to you, the Google Pixel Buds A Series could be a good choice despite the higher cost. However, if you are looking for possibly better battery life and potentially better sound customization through an app, then the Soundcore Space A40 might be worth considering as a more budget-friendly option. Keep in mind that the actual audio quality, comfort, and additional features like noise cancellation should be compared as they can greatly affect your listening experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Good for music
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
4.9
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.5
4.8
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.9
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.3
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$58
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel Buds A Series | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 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 | 24 | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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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