True Wireless
JLab JBuds Pro Wireless Signature Earbuds
66Good
$25
Full review dataJLab JBuds Pro Wireless Signature Earbuds 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.
JLab JBuds Pro Wireless Signature Earbuds
Sound6.5
Battery6.0
Calls5.5
Value8.0
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | JLab JBuds Pro Wireless Signature Earbuds | Soundcore Space A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $25 | $41 |
| HearWiki score | 66 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | - | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Driver size | 40mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 20kHz | - |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | - |
| Sensitivity | -38dB ± 3dB | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Latency | 200 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | - | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1 hour | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | Yes | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 11 g | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | - | 48.4 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | MEMS microphone | - |
| Microphone | MEMS | - |
What reviewers said
JLab JBuds Pro Wireless Signature Earbuds
These budget-friendly wireless earbuds offer a solid everyday listening experience with a lightweight, comfortable fit and dependable Bluetooth connectivity. They deliver decent sound for the price, though they don't reach premium audio levels, and their IP55 rating makes them suitable for workouts and light rain. Battery life is respectable for the cost, and the quick-charge feature adds convenience.
- Pro:Very affordable price point
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:IP55 sweat and water resistance
- Con:Sound quality is good but not exceptional
- Con:No Bluetooth multipoint for switching between devices
- Con:Physical buttons may require a firm press
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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