True Wireless
Bonola ANC
58Average
$40
Full review dataBonola ANC vs Soundcore Space A40: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore Space A40 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore Space A40 - Great overall at around $41.
True Wireless
Soundcore Space A40
78Great
$41
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Bonola ANC
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling3.0
Battery5.0
Calls3.6
Value6.0
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Bonola ANC | Soundcore Space A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $40 | $41 |
| HearWiki score | 58 / 100 · Average | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | - | dynamic |
| Driver size | - | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 2 |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 4 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 20 h | 50 h |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | - | 48.4 g |
| Water resistance | null | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
What reviewers said
Bonola ANC
The Bonola ANC is a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that tries to deliver active noise cancellation at a low price. While the sound, fit, and controls are acceptable for the cost, the ANC performance is underwhelming and can even introduce extra noise in certain situations, making it a mixed overall package.
- Pro:Affordable price point
- Pro:Comfortable fit
- Pro:Decent sound quality for the price
- Con:Weak active noise cancellation
- Con:ANC can add unwanted noise when moving
- Con:No multipoint connectivity
Soundcore Space A40
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds deliver a well-rounded budget experience, combining effective adaptive noise cancellation, balanced audio, and long battery life with multipoint connectivity. They offer strong value at around $100, with a comfortable fit and support for LDAC, though a few ergonomic and performance quirks keep them from being flawless.
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
- Pro:Balanced, pleasant sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Microphone quality is mediocre
- Con:Touch controls can be inconsistent
- Con:Case hinge feels less sturdy
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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