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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize exercise and outdoor use, the Jaybird Vista 2 may be the better choice due to its higher durability and secure fit accessories. However, for extensive battery life and slightly better noise isolation, in which case the Soundcore Space A40 stands out. The Soundcore Space A40 also supports LDAC for high-resolution audio, whereas the Jaybird Vista 2 does not, but both offer AAC codec for stable audio on Apple devices. Neither is optimized for gaming or TV due to latency, but both are suitable for music and calls, with Jaybird Vista 2 having a slight edge in call quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
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 Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.0
4.8
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
4.9
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.2
4.9
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for TV and video.
Cost
$80
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | September 2022
"Compared to the original Vista, the Jaybird Vista 2 adds some key features including ANC and SurroundSense to control how much environmental noise you hear. If you're an athlete and are looking for rugged earbuds with tons of customization options, the Jaybird Vista 2 makes for a good option—but only if you are able to achieve a proper fit from the proprietary ear tips."
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 Jaybird
Jaybird is an American headphone and activity tracker manufacturer focused on the exercise and sports market. The company was founded in 2006 by Judd Armstrong who sought for a product that was thoroughly sweatproof and that wouldn’t get in the way during physical activity. Jaybird is a part of the Swiss company Logitech International, since 2016.
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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