True Wireless
Soundcore Space A40
78Great
$41
Full review dataSoundcore Space A40 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6: 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
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6
76Great
$28
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
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.5
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore Space A40 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $41 | $28 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dual driver (12.4 mm titanium-coated dynamic driver + 5.5 mm piezoelectric driver) |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 12.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 6.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 50 h | 42 h |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 4 h | 10 min = 4 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 | - |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.9 g | 43.2 g |
| Case weight | 48.4 g | 43.2 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | - |
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
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6
The Redmi Buds 6 are a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that pack in a lot of features for the price, including adaptive noise cancellation, dual-device connectivity, and a long-lasting battery. They deliver solid sound quality with a dual-driver setup and offer a comfortable, feature-rich experience that makes them a strong value pick for everyday use. While not perfect, they strike a good balance between performance and affordability, making them a dependable option in the sub-$50 segment.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Solid ANC and transparency modes
- Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Build feels a bit plasticky
- Con:Sound lacks some bass punch at higher volumes
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