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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality and versatility are paramount for you, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds, with their slightly superior overall and noise isolation scores, might be worth their higher price despite being more expensive than the Soundcore Space A40. For dedicated gamers and movie watchers, the Low Latency Mode of "Nothing" Ear (2) is more suitable. On the other hand, if longer battery life and value are priorities, then the cheaper Soundcore Space A40 earbuds, which offer solid performance across various audio content, could be the smarter choice, especially since they also support wireless charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- The Soundcore Space A40 has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Key differences
Music
7.0
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space A40 is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.5
4.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.9
4.8
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
4.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
5.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.0
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Battery
6.7 Hours
8.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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