True Wireless
QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3
72Good
$27
Full review dataQCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3 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 T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3
Sound7.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value8.5
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3 | Soundcore Space A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $27 | $41 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | - | 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 |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Latency | 68 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 12 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 26 h | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | none | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | No | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | supported | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.2 g | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | 28.1 g | 48.4 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | ENC | - |
What reviewers said
QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3
The QCY T17 offers an impressive mix of affordability and everyday usability, with a compact, lightweight design that sits comfortably in the ear. Its standout feature is the long battery life, providing up to 7.5 hours per charge and 26 hours with the charging case, while Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a stable connection. Though it lacks advanced features like active noise cancellation, it delivers clear, balanced sound with a customizable EQ for a budget-friendly price.
- Pro:Excellent battery life for the price
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Clear audio with customizable EQ
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:No multipoint connection
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
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