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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and portability for use during exercise or travel, the Soundcore Space A40 would be a better fit due to its earbud form factor, lighter weight, and active noise cancelling. Conversely, if your focus is on gaming and calls, Turtle Beach Recon 70 might suit you better with its superior microphone quality and robust build, though keep in mind it’s wired and less portable. The Recon 70 is also a better option for extended listening sessions like books or podcasts, but if you're looking to save money, it's the more economical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.1
The Soundcore Space A40 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space A40 is somewhat better.
Gaming
4.9
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.8
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.6
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$48
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$40
$60
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The Soundcore Space A40 has a price of $80 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $48.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Soundcore Space A40 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Space A40 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Space A40 | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 309 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."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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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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