Soundcore Space A40
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
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
Scores
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)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.