Soundcore Space A40 vs Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Get the Space A40. Unless you take lots of calls or want them for the gym — then the Liberty 5 Pro.
Soundcore Space A40
Strong noise cancelling, balanced sound and long battery for a fraction of the price.
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
Flagship-level noise cancelling and superb calls for much less. The bassy sound needs the EQ.
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The Space A40 block noise well, sound balanced, last about 8 hours and cost less than half as much. The Liberty 5 Pro are quieter still, make far clearer calls and stay put with fins, but the bassy sound needs the EQ.
- —You want to spend as little as possible.
- —You want the longer battery.
- —You want a balanced sound out of the box.
- —You take a lot of calls on the move.
- —You want earbuds that stay put at the gym.
- —You want near-flagship quiet.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Excellent noise cancelling for the price
- +About 8 hours a charge, 40+ with the case
- +Multipoint and wireless charging
- −The mic is poor in noisy places.
- −There's no wear sensor, so music doesn't pause when you take one out.
- −Multipoint switches off when LDAC hi-res is on.
- −Only splash resistant (IPX4).
- +Noise cancelling close to the flagships
- +Excellent calls, even in wind and crowds
- +Secure fit with five tip sizes and fins
- −The default sound is bass-heavy and muddy; the Clear Vocals preset or the EQ helps.
- −Battery is about 6.5 hours with noise cancelling, less in real use.
- −The touchscreen case is big.
- −Some features don't work together: LDAC turns off with three devices connected or with AI sound enhancement on.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Soundcore Space A40 worth it?
- Is the Liberty 5 Pro worth it?
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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.