True Wireless
Soundcore Space A40
78Great
$41
Full review dataSoundcore Space A40 vs Tronsmart Onyx Pure: 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
Tronsmart Onyx Pure
62Average
$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
Tronsmart Onyx Pure
Sound6.5
Battery5.0
Calls5.5
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Space A40 | Tronsmart Onyx Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $41 | $25 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Dynamic Driver + Balanced Armature |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Latency | - | 30 ms |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 7 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 50 h | 32 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 4 h | - |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| ANC type | adaptive | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes | No |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.9 g | 38 g |
| Case weight | 48.4 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | - | Tronsmart Onyx Pure |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 2 |
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
Tronsmart Onyx Pure
The Tronsmart Onyx Pure delivers a lively and energetic sound signature at a very wallet-friendly price point, making it a strong contender in the budget TWS arena. It pairs a dynamic driver with a balanced armature for hybrid output, offers touch controls, and provides a solid 32 hours of total playback with its case. While it lacks features like active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity, its punchy audio and low latency make it a worthwhile pick for casual listeners on a tight budget.
- Pro:Energetic, engaging sound with hybrid dual drivers
- Pro:Excellent value for the sub-$30 price range
- Pro:Decent 5-hour battery life per charge, 32 hours with the case
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:No multipoint pairing for switching between devices
- Con:Lacks companion app support for further tuning
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