Soundcore Space A40
Soundcore
78 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Space A40
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
72 out of 100 high confidence 114 reviews
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. The fit is generally good but varies by user, and battery life receives mixed reviews.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished price
- Comfortable fit for many
- Seamless Samsung integration
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Fragile build quality
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some users
Sound quality 25
Noise cancellation 18
Value for money 15
Missing ear tips 8
Charging issues 7
Durability 6
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Specifications
| Soundcore Space A40 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 4 different ear tip sizes; 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.02 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore app | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Space A400.782score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro0.275score per dollar
Soundcore Space A40 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
