True Wireless
Skullcandy Jib 2
58Average
$29
Full review dataSkullcandy Jib 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.
Skullcandy Jib 2
Sound5.5
Battery6.0
Calls5.0
Value6.5
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Skullcandy Jib 2 | Soundcore Space A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $29 | $41 |
| HearWiki score | 58 / 100 · Average | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 6mm | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | - |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 33 h | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min | - |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 32 g | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | - | 48.4 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Model code | Jib True 2 | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 6 |
What reviewers said
Skullcandy Jib 2
These budget true wireless earbuds offer a lengthy total playtime of 33 hours with the charging case and a secure, water-resistant build (IPX4). Their sound leans heavily toward bass, which can make mids feel crowded and treble less clear, though passive isolation from the fit helps block some outside noise. They work with a companion app for adjustments, but lack active noise cancellation, multipoint pairing, and wear detection.
- Pro:Long total battery life with case
- Pro:Water-resistant for workouts
- Pro:Compact and comfortable fit
- Con:Bass-heavy sound can clutter mids
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- 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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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