True Wireless
Soundcore Space A40
78Great
$41
Full review dataSoundcore Space A40 vs TOZO Crystal Pods: 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
TOZO Crystal Pods
66Good
$25
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore Space A40
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery7.0
Calls7.0
Value8.0
TOZO Crystal Pods
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling4.5
Battery5.5
Calls5.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Space A40 | TOZO Crystal Pods |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $41 | $25 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 66 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 100 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Latency | - | 60 ms |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 20 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 7 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 6 h |
| Battery incl. case | 50 h | 35 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 4 h | 10 min = 2.5 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.9 g | 44.2 g |
| Case weight | 48.4 g | 35 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | - | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 4 |
| Call noise reduction | - | AI call noise cancellation |
What reviewers said
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
TOZO Crystal Pods
The TOZO Crystal Pods are a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that punch above their weight in audio performance, delivering a rich midrange and engaging bass thanks to 10mm drivers. They offer a solid feature set including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and IPX5 water resistance, though their noise cancellation and call quality fall short of expectations. While they excel in sound and battery life for the price, connection stability between the earbuds can be an issue, making them a strong but not flawless budget pick.
- Pro:Rich, engaging sound with punchy bass
- Pro:Very affordable for the feature set
- Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
- Con:ANC is weak and not very effective
- Con:Call quality is below average
- Con:Occasional left-right connection drops
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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