True Wireless
Mpow M12
72Good
$25
Full review dataMpow M12 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.
Mpow M12
Sound7.0
Battery6.5
Calls6.0
Value8.5
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Mpow M12 | Soundcore Space A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $25 | $41 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | - |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 25 h | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 1 h | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | none | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | No | Yes |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri and Google Assistant | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 9.6 g | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | - | 48.4 g |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 6 |
What reviewers said
Mpow M12
The Mpow M12 delivers exceptional value in the ultra-budget true wireless category, pairing a comfortable, water-resistant design with practical features like USB-C and wireless charging. Its smooth, balanced sound with rich bass makes it a standout choice for everyday listening, though it lacks advanced features like ANC or app support.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
- Pro:IPX8 waterproof rating
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
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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