True Wireless
Final ZE300 ANC
68Good
$40
Full review dataFinal ZE300 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.
Final ZE300 ANC
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery5.5
Calls5.5
Value8.0
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Final ZE300 ANC | Soundcore Space A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $40 | $41 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 5 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-20kHz | - |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5.5 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 4.5 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 16.5 h | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1 h | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4 g | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | - | 48.4 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
What reviewers said
Final ZE300 ANC
The Final ZE300 ANC are ultra-compact true wireless earbuds that deliver a natural, balanced sound and a snug, lightweight fit, along with adaptive noise cancellation, transparency mode, and Bluetooth multipoint for around $40. While they offer solid performance for their size and price, their modest 5-hour battery life, lack of app support, and limited codec options keep them from standing out in a crowded budget market.
- Pro:Tiny, comfortable fit with only 4g per bud
- Pro:Natural sound that exceeds expectations for the price
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and useful transparency mode
- Con:Short 5-hour battery life per charge
- Con:No companion app for EQ or controls
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
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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