Soundcore Space A40
Soundcore Space A40
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MUSIC: Good—7.7/10
CALLS: Poor—4.8/10
GAMING: Poor—4.9/10
TV: Poor—5.3/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Poor—4.9/10
EXERCISE: Fair—6.1/10
AIR TRAVEL: Very Good—8.7/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Excellent—9.1/10
BUILD QUALITY: Very Good—8.5/10
BATTERY: Best in Class—10.0/10
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds offer very good overall sound quality and build quality, with a comfortable fit suitable for exercise and equipped with Active Noise Cancelling for better focus in noisy environments. They are stemless, closed earbuds and are in the lower midrange price bracket. Their portability is among their best features, and they accommodate wireless charging for convenience. Music listening is rated as good while calls, gaming, and watching TV are deemed poor, which suggests they are not the best choice for these activities. With AAC and LDAC support, they cater well to high-quality audio streams but may not be optimal for devices without low-latency support. They offer app customization, but mic quality is just fair, so if call clarity is important, you might want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Very good overall sound quality
- Wireless with LDAC support
- Active noise cancelling included
- Sweatproof for exercise use
- Good portability with wireless charging
Cons
- Fair mic and soundstage quality
- Poor performance for gaming and TV
- Limited battery life of 8 hours
- No virtual surround or detachable cable
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:5.0
The Battery Life rating is based on hours of typical, actual usage.
Air Travel:4.6
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Music:4.3
This evaluates the product when used solely to listen to music. It takes into account the sound quality, whether or not they support high quality codecs, their ability to reproduce soundstage, and whether or not it has any virtual surround capabilities.
Exercise:3.2
This score evaluates the product when used for exercise and physical activity. It mainly takes into account comfort, whether or not the products are sweatproof and how secure are the earbuds or headphones while wearing them. We also consider products with wireless capabilities to be more suitable for this particular scenario
Portability:3.0
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $80 | ||
Brand | Soundcore | ||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | ||
Form Factor | Earbuds | ||
Connectivity | Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 7.8/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 8 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | Yes | ||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | ||
Case Battery Life | 32 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | ||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | ||
Size | Small | ||
Weight of single earbud | 4 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
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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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