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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and soundstage for music and enjoy a premium build, the Sennheiser IE600 is the better option, although they lack wireless capabilities and have a poor microphone. However, if you're looking for more features like active noise cancelling, wireless freedom, and app customization at a lower price, the Soundcore Space A40 could suit you better, even though it may not match the Sennheiser's audio quality and has no low-latency support. The IE600 is wired with a detachable cable, ideal for a static listening environment, while the Space A40 offers portability and convenience for on-the-go use with a good battery life and wireless charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser IE600
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.7
The Sennheiser IE600 is very good for music, while the Soundcore Space A40 is good.
Gaming
6.7
4.9
The Sennheiser IE600 is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Phone Calls
3.5
4.8
The Soundcore Space A40 and Sennheiser IE600 are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Space A40 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.4
4.9
The Sennheiser IE600 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Sennheiser IE600 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
9.3
5.3
The Sennheiser IE600 is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser IE600 is good.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Sennheiser IE600 does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$600
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Sennheiser IE600 has a price of $600 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Sennheiser IE600 has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser IE600 and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser IE600 | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 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 | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Sennheiser IE600
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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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