# Anker Soundcore Space A40

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/anker-soundcore-space-a40
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/earbuds
- Placement: #17 of 24 in Earbuds, C tier
- Brand: Anker
- LP on this board: 391
- Last researched: 2026-10-16T16:26:25.776Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

RTINGS' benchmark budget pick with LDAC and a fifty-hour case battery. It set the value standard and still holds it.

## For

- RTINGS' best-in-class budget pick
- Supports LDAC
- Fifty-hour case battery
- Earned best-value-under-its-class award
- Excellent ANC and a warm tuning

## Against

- An older model superseded in raw performance by newer rivals
- A budget product, not a flagship alternative
- Some battery degradation is inevitable at this price

## Evidence

Consolidated from 50 cited sources across 45 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| havit | - | B | https://havitsmart.com/blogs/guide/bluetooth-earbuds-2026-5-tested-under-100-1-costs-30-1-will-surprise-you?srsltid=AfmBOorfF_fR_Xi59Vi8vWO5kECr5r3crPZJ_PN42E1B4qzNQRERBK8h | fetched and confirmed |
| Havitsmart | - | - | https://havitsmart.com/blogs/guide/bluetooth-earbuds-2026-5-tested-under-100-1-costs-30-1-will-surprise-you?srsltid=AU7gw4UmgdpCetMEPZqvTd1fzueOJJFVD3xI-VmTwAJjTZIN3Aq-dRRy | fetched and confirmed |
| Havit Smart | - | - | https://havitsmart.com/blogs/guide/bluetooth-earbuds-2026-5-tested-under-100-1-costs-30-1-will-surprise-you?srsltid=AU7gw4XW3EmfjTr0DqPObYqD_oMI1U0DZMsgp9N57MRtff14_22jG-Om | fetched and confirmed |
| Sensory Diversity | Sensory Diversity | C | https://sensorydiversity.com/soundcore-space-a40-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Hackaday | hackaday.com | B | https://hackaday.com/2025/09/07/anker-soundcore-space-a40-earbuds-teardown/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TikTok | tiktok.com | C | https://www.tiktok.com/discover/fone-soundcore-a40 | fetched and confirmed |
| EL JEFE REVIEWS | EL JEFE REVIEWS | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuo8k0v7tHI | fetched and confirmed |
| Copper vs Glass | Copper vs Glass | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w2wxFKt2YQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Dion Schuddeboom | Dion Schuddeboom | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5gWlweVem4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Picky Audio | Picky Audio | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjTflCQfOkQ | fetched and confirmed |
| TECH ON A BUDGET | TECH ON A BUDGET | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yID8ZaH9-QQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Amazon Expert | Amazon Expert | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3L1fwR9a9k | fetched and confirmed |
| Preston's Thoughts | Preston's Thoughts | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e1Y_sJ7f3A | fetched and confirmed |
| OSReviews | OSReviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBMiIuy4nIk | fetched and confirmed |
| EBPMAN Tech Reviews | EBPMAN Tech Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD6o47aZdL0 | fetched and confirmed |
| UK Pro Reviewer | UK Pro Reviewer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEXHrTnQY5U | fetched and confirmed |
| UK Pro Reviewer | UK Pro Reviewer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY8k9OcJJzQ | fetched and confirmed |
| MrYouWho | MrYouWho | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTtUTZoea_Y | fetched and confirmed |
| The Unboxer | The Unboxer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnaT5ww6jjk | fetched and confirmed |
| EBPMAN Tech Reviews | EBPMAN Tech Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dP_z98YI7c | fetched and confirmed |
| Sound Tribe | Sound Tribe | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSOimGbvFcI | fetched and confirmed |
| Kenneth Tanaka | Kenneth Tanaka | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o-kxY7vaWQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Tech Reviews UK | Best Tech Reviews UK | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_Vb7N0SVjs | fetched and confirmed |
| r/soundcore | u/ChronicZumbi | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/soundcore/comments/1tiox84/soundcore_never_again/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | pcmag.com | B | https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-headphone-earbud-deals-july-4th-2026-sale-still-available | fetched and confirmed |
| How-To Geek | Ismar Hrnjicevic | B | https://www.howtogeek.com/stop-wasting-money-on-airpods-buy-these-alternatives-instead/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Aaron X Loud and Wireless | Aaron X Loud and Wireless | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzYCj3XjTGU | fetched and confirmed |
| Mashable | Christina Buff | B | https://mashable.com/article/amazon-deals-of-the-day-fire-hd-8-jan-14 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Earbuds | u/Draven2Op | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/Earbuds/comments/1ptxnpx/is_the_soundcore_space_a40_good_pricequality_if_i/ | fetched and confirmed |
| ShortCircuit | ShortCircuit | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbhQ_h4AEXM | fetched and confirmed |
| Raymond Strazdas | Raymond Strazdas | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfS2N8my3lI | fetched and confirmed |
| Cubed3 | Adam Riley | C | https://www.cubed3.com/tech/reviews/audio/anker-soundcore-a40-adaptive-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds | fetched and confirmed |
| Mashable | Hannah Hoolihan | B | https://mashable.com/article/jan-28-soundcore-anker-space-a40-earbuds-deal | fetched and confirmed |
| Smart Shopper | Smart Shopper | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX68wuHSjiY | fetched and confirmed |
| Critical Reviews | Critical Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdJdnmu-rnI | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZT6j3Y3yQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Tested | Tech Tested | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzrGm09eInE | fetched and confirmed |
| Flicky Facts | Flicky Facts | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO_A-CITUcQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviewsinside | Reviewsinside | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7_GlkI5k8k | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Tech Reviews UK | Best Tech Reviews UK | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKCgRZF-Ln0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Comparative Reviews | Comparative Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCnlbqA_a_8 | fetched and confirmed |
| MrByteZilla | MrByteZilla | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM8rH762tUM | fetched and confirmed |
| AV Atmos | AV Atmos | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1L2cpSYDCU | fetched and confirmed |
| Scarbir | Bart Breij | C | https://www.scarbir.com/guide/best-soundcore-earbuds | fetched and confirmed |
| Engadget | Andre Revilla | B | https://www.engadget.com/deals/our-favorite-budget-wireless-earbuds-are-back-on-sale-for-45-152704145.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | Kelsey Fogarty | B | https://www.pcmag.com/deals/listen-to-this-deal-take-31-off-these-anker-space-a40-earbuds-july-20 | fetched and confirmed |
| Kotaku | Brittany Vincent | B | https://kotaku.com/soundcore-by-anker-space-a40-anc-earbuds-are-nearly-50-off-after-two-price-cuts-in-a-week-2000663953 | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviewed | John Higgins | B | https://www.reviewed.com/headphones/best-right-now/the-best-true-wireless-earbuds | fetched and confirmed |
| Gizmodo | Brittany Vincent | B | https://gizmodo.com/anker-goes-all-in-on-soundcore-earbuds-with-space-a40-at-record-low-as-a-5x-cheaper-alternative-to-airpods-pro-2000785133 | fetched and confirmed |
| HansTechTalk | HansTechTalk | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q291fbSHvT4 | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 | Nothing Ear 3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/nothing-ear-3 |
| 13 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/google-pixel-buds-pro-2 |
| 14 | Roseselsa Ceramics Ultra | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/roseselsa-ceramics-ultra |
| 15 | Sony LinkBuds Fit | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-linkbuds-fit |
| 16 | Sony WF-C710N | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-wf-c710n |
| 18 | Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/bowers-wilkins-pi8 |
| 19 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-4 |
| 20 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-wf-1000xm5 |
| 21 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-pro |
| 22 | Apple AirPods 4 with ANC | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/apple-airpods-4-with-anc |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/earbuds.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Link status reports what our pre-publication link check found when it fetched the cited URL. It says nothing about the quality of the review.
- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

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