Beats Studio Buds+ vs Soundcore Space A40
Get the Soundcore Space A40. Better quiet, longer battery, wireless charging, at a fraction of the price. The Studio Buds+ look nicer and pair in a tap, and that's it.
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Which one is for you?
Studio Buds+
Get the Studio Buds+ if this sounds like you: quick iPhone pairing, the clear design, Find My.
Is the Beats Studio Buds+ worth it?Soundcore Space A40
The Space A40 is the one for the most for your money, a noisy commute and a charging pad.
Is the Soundcore Space A40 worth it?Key differences
Noise cancelling
Battery (noise cancelling on)
Wireless charging
One-tap pairing
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Studio Buds+
Owners like the sound and the price. The main complaints are a fit that lets them fall out, a weak mic on calls, and Bluetooth dropouts.
- Good sound
- Good noise cancelling
- Comfortable fit
- Fall out or the tips don't fit
- Bluetooth drops or won't pair
Soundcore Space A40
Most owners love the sound, the noise cancelling and the small, comfortable fit. The main complaints are weak noise cancelling and buds that fall out.
- Good sound, tunable in the app
- Effective noise cancelling
- Small, light and comfortable
- Noise cancelling weaker than expected
- The buds fall out of the ear
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Studio Buds+: 434 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Boulanger (France), Costco (US) and Costco (Canada), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Soundcore Space A40: 256 verified buyer ratings at Rakuten (Japan) and Elgiganten (Nordics), read October 2026.