True Wireless
Realme Buds Wireless 2
68Good
$25
Full review dataRealme Buds Wireless 2 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.
Realme Buds Wireless 2
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling5.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Realme Buds Wireless 2 | Soundcore Space A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $25 | $41 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 13.6mm Bass Boost Driver | dynamic |
| Driver size | 13.6 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | - |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 22 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 18 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | - | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 50 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 12 hours (ANC off, AAC) | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | Google Fast Pair / voice assistant support | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 29 g | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | - | 48.4 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | Vocplus AI Noise Cancellation for Calls | - |
What reviewers said
Realme Buds Wireless 2
The Realme Buds Wireless 2 is a budget-friendly neckband that packs impressive features like hybrid ANC, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity for its price. It offers strong battery life, especially with ANC off, and a bass-forward sound profile, making it a solid value pick despite some compromises in noise isolation and audio delay. The companion app adds convenience, but the overall audio quality is just decent rather than exceptional.
- Pro:Long battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Good value with LDAC, ANC, and multipoint support
- Pro:Comfortable neckband design with IPX5 water resistance
- Con:ANC is not very effective at blocking noise
- Con:Noticeable audio lag in some scenarios
- Con:Sound quality is average with a heavy bass focus
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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