Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764
Anker Space A40
What Buyers Say
Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764
The Soundcore earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and value for money, with many users comparing them favorably to premium brands like Bose and Samsung. However, some users report issues with connectivity, battery life not meeting advertised claims, and fit problems for certain ear shapes. A few negative experiences include units that never worked properly or had intermittent disconnection issues.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Easy pairing and setup
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Intermittent connectivity issues
- Battery life shorter than advertised
- Fit issues for some ear shapes
- Occasional bug requiring restart
- Mediocre sound quality for some users
Anker Space A40
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
Scores
Specifications
| Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764 | Anker Space A40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Motorola Moto Buds+ Headphones with Sound by Bose, Dual Dynamic Drivers and Optimal Resolution Sound, Dolby Head Tracking and Dolby Atmos, Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation - Black | 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 | dynamic | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 38 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | moto buds app | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | water-repellent | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Anker Space A40 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.
