True Wireless
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360
68Good
$28
Full review dataSkullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360 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 Smokin' Buds® 360
Sound6.5
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360 | Soundcore Space A40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $28 | $41 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 50Hz-10kHz | - |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 20 h | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 120 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 | No | - |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | supported | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 41 g | 4.9 g |
| Case weight | 37 g | 48.4 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 6 |
What reviewers said
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360
The Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 360 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that focus on practicality and connectivity, offering Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint support, and a sweat-resistant build. They provide around 7 hours of playback per charge and 20 hours total with the case, with quick charging for convenience. While the sound is decent for the price, it lacks refinement, and the absence of app support or EQ customization limits tuning options.
- Pro:Affordable price point
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint
- Pro:IPX4 sweat and water resistance
- Con:Sound quality is average with boomy bass
- Con:Limited frequency response (50Hz-10kHz)
- Con:No ANC or custom EQ
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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