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Anker Space A40 vs Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Anker Space A40 vs Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Anker Space A40
  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
HearWiki score
-
85
Sound
-
7.0
Noise cancelling
-
7.0
Battery
-
6.0
Calls
-
6.0
Value
-
5.0
Price (USD)
$130
$240

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • Space A40Year unknown
  • FreeBuds Pro 52026
What differsSpace A40FreeBuds Pro 5

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX4
IP57

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ.

Specifications

Space A40FreeBuds Pro 5
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$130
$240
HearWiki score
Not scored
85
Released
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2026
Driver
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2-driver hybrid
Driver type
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hybrid
Driver size
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11 mm
Drivers per side
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2
Frequency response
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10 Hz - 48 kHz
Bluetooth
-
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
12 m
Battery life
-
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
5 h
Battery incl. case
-
33 h
Full charge time
-
40 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
5.5 g
Case weight
-
43 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP57
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
-
Yes
Pad material
-
silicone
Microphones
6
3
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

What reviewers said

Anker Space A40

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 are high-end true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust IP57 rating for water and dust resistance. They deliver a wide frequency response up to 48 kHz, support Bluetooth 6, and offer strong battery life with quick charging, making them a solid pick for those seeking premium features and connectivity.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Strong IP57 water resistance for earbuds
  • Pro:Wide 10 Hz–48 kHz frequency range
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on (6 hours)
  • Con:Requires compatible devices for L2HC codec full quality
  • Con:Price is on the higher side for TWS earbuds

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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