Beats Solo Buds True Wireless
Beats
43 Overall Score
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Anker Space A40
Anker
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Beats Solo Buds True Wireless
No customer feedback yet
Anker Space A40
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, customizable EQ via the app, and strong noise cancellation. Users appreciate the long battery life, fast charging, and comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes. Some note that the ANC is not as powerful as premium competitors and that Bluetooth connection can occasionally drop in bumpy vehicles or certain environments. Overall, they are considered great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Customizable EQ via app
- Good noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- ANC not as strong as premium competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to certain options at once
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
- Left ear discomfort for some users
Sound quality 7
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 6
Comfort and fit 5
Value for money 5
Bluetooth connectivity 3
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Specifications
| Beats Solo Buds True Wireless | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Medium, Extra large | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dual-layer | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Reduce Noise by Up to 98%, 50H Playtime, Hi-Res Sound, App Customization, Wireless Charge (Renewed) Blue (Refresh |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 18 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge gives up to 1 hour of playback | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Solo Buds True Wireless
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong battery (71st percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Beats Solo Buds True Wireless
No current pricing available
Anker Space A40
Verdict
Winner: Anker Space A40
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.