Soundcore Space A40
Sony WFC700N/B
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Space A40
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, customizable EQ via the app, and effective noise cancellation. Users highlight the comfortable fit, long battery life, and fast charging as major strengths. Some reviewers note that the ANC is not as strong as premium competitors and there can be occasional Bluetooth connectivity drops in certain environments. Overall, they are considered exceptional value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with customizable EQ
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC not as strong as premium competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connectivity drops
- Touch controls limited to certain functions at once
- Mode changes only indicated by beeps, not voice
- Left earbud can cause soreness with large tips
Sony WFC700N/B
Users consistently praise these Sony earbuds for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and effective noise cancellation. The battery life meets expectations, and the companion app enhances the audio experience. A few users note the earbuds stay secure during workouts and are durable over a year of use. Overall, sentiment is very positive with no significant complaints.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
- Useful companion app
Cons
- App required for full features
- No significant complaints reported
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Space A40 | Sony WFC700N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.03 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 33 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | Sony Black Truly Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones - WFC700N/B | SONY | Earbud | Black | Bluetooth | Yes | Earbud | 20Hz–20KHz | Wireless | Yes | May 17, 2023 | NOISE CANCELING: Turn off your |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 15 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | 10 min charge for up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 15 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore app | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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
Sony WFC700N/B
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 38 specs.