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Updated January 10, 2024·
For immersive listening experiences, the Soundcore Space A40 offers better overall sound quality. However, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless may be preferable for calls and meetings due to their higher mic quality, and for gaming with their low latency. Both are suitable for air travel, but the JLab model is slightly more comfortable, which could be important on long flights. If you exercise while listening, the Soundcore, with its lighter weight and sweatproof design, might be a better choice. Lastly, for noisy environments or air travel, consider the Soundcore as it provides superior noise isolation and also supports active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
4.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.3
4.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
5.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
60.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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Cost
$79
$80
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$70
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The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 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 | 5.3/10 | 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) | 158 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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PC Magazine
Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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 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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