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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer earbuds with better overall sound quality and noise isolation, the Soundcore Space A40 may be a more suitable choice. They also offer a longer battery life in the case, which can be valuable for extended use without charging. However, if you require earbuds optimized for use during exercise, the JBL Live Pro 2 scores higher in this area, and they also have better build-in controls, which might make them easier to use on the go. Both models offer active noise cancelling and are sweatproof, but the JBL Live Pro 2 is optimized for both Android and Apple devices, while the Soundcore Space A40 offers an app equalizer for more customized sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.9
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
4.9
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live Pro 2 is somewhat better.
Cost
$90
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The JBL Live Pro 2 has a price of $90 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
4.9
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
4.8
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.5
5.3
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
9.1
9.1
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Soundcore Space A40 are both excellent for noise reduction.
Battery
8.3 Hours
8.0 Hours
The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
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How the JBL Live Pro 2 and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Pro 2 | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$90 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.8 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Live Pro 2
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | February 2023
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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