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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab Go Work Wireless headphones offer better microphone quality, comfort, and are more suited for calls and meetings, with significantly longer battery life, making them ideal for extended work sessions. If you prefer over-ear headphones and need a wired option as a backup, they are a smart pick. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space A40 earbuds provide better overall sound quality and noise isolation, making them better for listening to music and air travel. They also have active noise cancelling and support wireless charging, which could be important if you value portability and convenience over longer battery life and prioritize listening experience during commutes or travel. Both products have their own merit, so choose based on whether you prioritize call quality and battery life for work (JLab) or sound quality and noise isolation for personal listening (Soundcore). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space A40.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
4.8
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6
4.9
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
47.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $50 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
4.9
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for TV and video.
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How the JLab Go Work Wireless and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Go Work Wireless | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 47 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 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 | 4.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 170 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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JLab Go Work Wireless
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Headphone Check
Maike Paeßens | 2021
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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 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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