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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds may offer a more comprehensive audio experience with potentially better sound quality, noise cancellation, and features like water resistance, making them suitable for various environments and uses. On the other hand, the Steelseries TUSQ earbuds, being less expensive, are likely tailored more towards gaming with a focus on clear communication and may include a boom microphone for better voice pickup. If your priority is high-quality music listening or using the earbuds in noisy environments, the Soundcore Space A40 could be worth the investment. However, if you're looking for something primarily for gaming and voice chat without spending as much, the Steelseries TUSQ might be the better option. Keep in mind the balance between cost and your specific needs in terms of audio fidelity, features, and intended use when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
4.9
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
7.3
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Soundcore Space A40 has a price of $80 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $30.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.6
The Soundcore Space A40 and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for music.
Phone Calls
4.8
5.2
The Steelseries TUSQ and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
4.7
The Soundcore Space A40 and Steelseries TUSQ are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Soundcore Space A40 and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Space A40 and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Space A40 | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 32 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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.
About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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