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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the Soundcore Space A40 depends on your priorities. The Buds 2 Pro offer better sound quality for music listening and are more suitable for air travel due to superior noise isolation and active noise cancelling, although they have a shorter battery life per charge. The Space A40, on the other hand, have a much longer battery life and are lighter, making them a great choice for extended use, but they don't cancel noise as effectively. Samsung's option is optimized for both Android and Apple devices and has wireless charging capabilities, while the Space A40 is optimized for Android only and lacks virtual surround sound. If cost is a factor, the Space A40 is much less expensive while still delivering good sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- The Soundcore Space A40 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Key differences
Gaming
8.3
4.9
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
4.8
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.9
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
5.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Battery
4.8 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$188
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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a price of $188 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro to be very good for music, while the Soundcore Space A40 is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Soundcore Space A40 are both excellent for noise reduction.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$188 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4.8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | 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 | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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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