Anker Soundcore Space A40 vs EarFun Air Pro 4
Quick take: The Anker Soundcore Space A40 costs $15 less; the Anker Soundcore Space A40 lasts longer per charge (8 hrs).
| Spec | Anker Soundcore Space A40 | EarFun Air Pro 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $60 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (23,000) | 4.4★ (5,600) |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 8 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 50 hrs | 52 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 4 hrs | 10 min = 2 hrs |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | 4.9 g | 5 g |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Anker Soundcore Space A40
- ✓Adaptive ANC hangs with buds twice the price
- ✓LDAC plus true multipoint at $45
- ✓50-hour total with wireless-charging case
- ✓Small enough to sleep on
- ✓10-minute charge adds four hours
- ✓Still the budget ANC benchmark two years on
- ✗LDAC cuts ANC battery from 8 hours to roughly 5
- ✗No volume touch control by default, no wear detection
- ✗Mediocre mics for outdoor calls
- ✗One-bud battery fade reported past a year
- ✗Aging Bluetooth 5.2 shows the 2022 roots
EarFun Air Pro 4
- ✓aptX Lossless plus LDAC — a $200 codec list for $60
- ✓7.5 hours with ANC on, 52 total
- ✓Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint and wireless charging
- ✓Adaptive ANC only a step behind Bose
- ✓In-ear detection rarely seen under $70
- ✓IPX5 handles sweat and rain
- ✗Heavy default bass boost until you EQ it
- ✗Six-mic array still transmits wind on calls
- ✗Theater Mode spatial effect thins fidelity — most disable it
- ✗One-bud-at-a-time firmware updates test patience
- ✗Glossy shells show every fingerprint