There are many, many options for earbuds, all the way up to high-end sets that are packed with features and deliver stellar sound. But for people looking for sturdy earbuds that work well without breaking the bank, there are plenty of options in that area as well.
Our Soundcore pick is Anker Space A40. You are in luck, because that model has returned to theirs. It normally retails for $80, so that’s a $31 discount. Since we feel the Space A40 already offers great value at full retail price, this is a solid deal.
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Our selection of budget wireless earbuds goes back to their lowest price. You can pick up a set of Soundcore with Anker Space A40 earbuds for $49.
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Lightweight earbuds should be comfortable to wear for extended listening sessions. Battery life is limited to 10 hours, and the charging case adds an additional 40 hours of listening time. Anker claims that 10 minutes of quick charging will add up to four hours of listening time.
As you’d expect from low-cost earbuds, there’s not as much detail in the sound profile as high-end models, although they do offer warm tones and decent bass performance. EQ settings are adjustable in the Soundcore app, as are touch controls.
The Space A40 earbuds have an IPX4 water resistance rating, so they should endure daily sweat and light rain without much problem. You can use each earbud independently and connect it to two devices at the same time.
What really makes the Space A40 stand out compared to competing models is the active noise cancellation (ANC), which is the best for a set of earbuds in this price range. Adaptive ANC tech adjusts the intensity of noise cancellation depending on your location. However, high-pitched sounds will not be completely blocked. You also have the option to adjust the ANC levels manually. The transparency mode isn’t bad either.
On the other hand, the microphone quality is not great, so the people on the other end of the call may not hear you very well. There is no automatic pause when you remove the earbud. However, those are minor quibbles considering that the Space A40 earbuds perform well in other departments.
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