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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and an immersive experience, especially for music and TV, the Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones would be a preferable choice. They provide a broader soundstage and higher overall sound quality. However, they lack a microphone for calls and are not wireless, limiting their convenience. On the other hand, Soundcore Space A40 earbuds offer a decent sound quality with the added benefits of portability and a built-in microphone for calls. Their wireless nature makes them suitable for exercise and they come with active noise cancelling, which the Philips lack, improving isolation in noisy environments. The Fidelio is larger and not as suitable for travel or exercise, while the Soundcore earbuds offer a more versatile use case with additional features like wireless charging and app customization but sacrifice some sound quality and soundstage in exchange. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.3
7.7
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Soundcore Space A40 is good.
Gaming
7.0
4.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
5.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$148
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $148 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
4.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$148 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 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 | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 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) | 390 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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