Neckband
Aukey EP-B40S
Not yet scored
$24
Full review dataAukey EP-B40S vs Soundcore Life U2: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Aukey EP-B40S vs Soundcore Life U2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
Soundcore Life U2
70Good
$41
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore Life U2 leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- Aukey EP-B40S
- Soundcore Life U2
HearWiki score
-
70
Sound
-
6.5
Battery
-
8.0
Calls
-
6.4
Price (USD)
$24
$41
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?
Half a step newer
Soundcore Life U2 (2020) against Aukey EP-B40S (2017). The Aukey EP-B40S edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec aptX against SBC. The Soundcore Life U2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IPX7 against IPX4.
- EP-B40S2017
- Life U220203 yr newer
What differsEP-B40SLife U2
- Top codec
- aptX
- SBC
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX7
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
EP-B40SLife U2
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $24
- $41
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 70
- Released
- 2017
- 2020
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- -
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- AAC, aptX
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 5 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Weight
- 13 g
- 32 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IPX7
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- cVc
- cVc 8.0
What reviewers said
Aukey EP-B40S
The Aukey EP-B40S is a lightweight wireless neckband headphone designed for portable listening and calls. It offers solid battery life, support for both AAC and aptX codecs, and includes dual microphones with cVc noise reduction for clearer conversations. Its IPX4 rating makes it suitable for workouts or light rain, while multipoint connectivity adds convenience for multitaskers.
- Pro:Lightweight at just 13 grams
- Pro:Supports both AAC and aptX codecs
- Pro:Multipoint pairing for two devices
- Con:Battery life is modest at 8 hours
- Con:No active noise cancellation for music
- Con:Charging takes 90 minutes, which is average
Soundcore Life U2
The Soundcore Life U2 is a budget-friendly neckband headphone that prioritizes long-lasting battery life and workout-ready durability over premium sound. Its lightweight, water-resistant build and multipoint Bluetooth connection make it a practical everyday companion, though audio performance is serviceable rather than impressive, with bass response being a notable weakness.
- Pro:Excellent 24-hour battery life with quick charge support
- Pro:IPX7 water resistance ideal for workouts and outdoor use
- Pro:Lightweight 32g neckband design for comfortable extended wear
- Con:Sound quality is only average, lacking bass depth
- Con:Limited to SBC codec, no high-resolution audio support
- Con:No active noise cancellation, relies on passive fit
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