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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a compact form and lower price, the Soundcore Space A40 earbuds, being less expensive and earbuds, might be the right choice; they're great for exercise and offer a balanced sound quality for music and podcasts, with the added benefit of sweatproof certification. However, if you prefer over-ear headphones for potentially better comfort, larger battery life, and often better built-in controls and noise isolation, the Soundcore Space Q45 would suit you better, especially during air travel and for longer use cases, although they are generally more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- The Soundcore Space A40 has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space Q45.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space Q45
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.1
The Soundcore Space A40 and Soundcore Space Q45 are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space A40 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
5.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
Battery
8.0 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$130
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Soundcore Space A40 has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities
Gaming
4.9
5.4
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.8
4.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.3
5.6
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Space A40 to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is very good.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Soundcore Space A40 and Soundcore Space Q45 both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Space A40 and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Space A40 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 32 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | 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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Riley Ballantyne | June 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 is a great pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones, and the $150 USD price tag only sweetens the deal. Unlike many mid-tier wireless headphones, the Q45 microphone system rejects quite a bit of background noise, making this a great work headset too."
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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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