True Wireless
QCY ArcBuds
72Good
$30
Full review dataQCY ArcBuds 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.
QCY ArcBuds
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value8.5
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | QCY ArcBuds | Soundcore Space A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $30 | $41 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm LCP Graphene Dynamic Driver | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | - |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Latency | 80 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 32 h | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | 25 g | 48.4 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | ENC with 6 microphones | - |
What reviewers said
QCY ArcBuds
The QCY ArcBuds are a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that pack in hybrid active noise cancellation, a compact build, and a well-tuned sound profile for the price. They offer solid call clarity, a long total battery life with the charging case, and app-based customization, though their fit can feel a bit chunky for some ears and the case lacks fast charging. Overall, they deliver strong value for listeners seeking ANC and reliable performance without spending much.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Pleasant, balanced audio with 10mm drivers
- Pro:Excellent total battery life of 32 hours
- Con:Bulky fit may not suit all ear shapes
- Con:Charging case feels flimsy and lacks quick charge
- Con:No wireless charging or 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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