Sony WF-C510 vs Soundcore Space A40
Get the Soundcore Space A40. Strong noise cancelling and wireless charging for about the same money. The C510 are tinier and have buttons, but no quiet at all.
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Which one is for you?
Sony C510
Small ears, real buttons, no need for noise cancelling? The C510.
Is the Sony WF-C510 worth it?Soundcore Space A40
Get the Space A40 if this sounds like you: a noisy commute, the most for the money, a charging pad.
Is the Soundcore Space A40 worth it?Key differences
Noise cancelling
Battery per charge
Size
Wireless charging
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Sony C510
Owners love the sound for the price and how easy they are to use. The main complaint is the fit: the small buds work loose for some ears.
- Good sound for the price
- Easy to pair and use
- Great value
- Fall out or won't stay in
- Thin, tinny sound with little bass
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 Sony C510: 738 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), Boulanger (France), Otto (Germany), Son-Vidéo (France), Elgiganten (Nordics) and Expert (Netherlands), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Soundcore Space A40: 256 verified buyer ratings at Rakuten (Japan) and Elgiganten (Nordics), read October 2026.