Soundcore Space A40 A3936011

The Soundcore Space A40 true wireless earbuds deliver top-tier ANC, excellent battery life, and a comfy fit for under $70. Sound quality is solid with LDAC and app EQ, and features like wireless charging sweeten the deal. Call quality is just average, but otherwise these are the best budget noise cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.

If you've been hunting for true wireless earbuds with solid noise cancelling that don't cost a small fortune, the Soundcore Space A40 should be near the top of your list. Soundcore (Anker's audio brand) packed these with features that usually show up in earbuds twice the price: adaptive ANC, LDAC support for high-res streaming, multipoint Bluetooth, and wireless charging. And they stuffed a massive 50-hour total battery into a case that's still pocket-friendly. With a typical street price around $50 to $70, these are some of the best budget ANC earbuds you can grab right now.

What's surprising is how small and light they are. At 18 grams for the set and with an ergonomic shape, they practically disappear in your ears. That compact size doesn't come at the cost of battery life either — you get up to 10 hours from the buds alone, and a quick 10-minute charge gives you four hours of playback. For anyone who commutes, travels, or just wants all-day focus music without constantly reaching for a charger, the Space A40 check a lot of boxes.

Soundcore didn't skimp on audio, either. The 11mm drivers with a double-layer diaphragm pump out clear mids, bright treble, and strong bass. And the companion app lets you tweak the EQ or switch between LDAC and standard codecs. ANC performance is right up there with the best, automatically adjusting to your environment. For under $100, these earbuds offer a genuinely premium feature set.

We've tested a ton of true wireless earbuds, and the Space A40's connectivity and noise cancelling sit at the very top of our database — 97th percentile for both. Translation: they pair instantly, hold a rock-solid connection even in crowded spaces, and the ANC gobbles up low-end rumble like a champ. On a flight or a busy bus, these create a pocket of quiet that rivals options from Sony and Bose, though the adaptive mode sometimes decides to back off the ANC a notch when you'd rather it stayed cranked.

Battery life lands in the 94th percentile, which means only a handful of earbuds outlast them. The sound signature is well above average (88th percentile), with a fun, energetic tuning that responds beautifully to the app's EQ. The mics are solid for voice calls but unremarkable — 80th percentile, so fine for quick chats but not ideal for conference room heroics. Build quality is decent (79th) with a mostly plastic construction, but it doesn't feel cheap. The comfort is outstanding (93rd), so you can genuinely wear these for hours without your ears complaining.

The pricing on these is all over the map — we've seen them from $45 up to a laughable $1,249. Ignore the high outliers; the real price is typically in that $50-$70 sweet spot, and Amazon has them with free delivery right now. For that, you're getting ANC that punches alongside $200+ earbuds, plus LDAC and wireless charging. The EarFun Air Pro 4+ might be cheaper but its noise cancelling doesn't match up, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro cost twice as much for a slightly better mic and build. If pure value is the name of the game, the Space A40 are tough to beat.

Stacked against the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, the Space A40 actually win on ANC depth and battery endurance, but the Galaxy Buds3 Pro pull ahead with a more premium design, better call quality, and tighter integration with Samsung phones. If you're deep in the Galaxy ecosystem, that might tip the scales. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 sound richer and offer a more refined experience overall, but they're in a different price universe — usually $250+. The Space A40 give you about 85% of that performance for a fraction of the cash.

Then there's the JBL Live Beam 3, which pack a neat touchscreen case and more customizable controls, but again, you're paying a premium. For pure ANC and battery in a budget package, the Space A40 stay ahead of most rivals. If you want absolute sonic finesse, the Sennheiser are the clear upgrade, but for everyone else, the Soundcore earbuds deliver where it counts.

Skip these if crystal-clear call quality is non-negotiable — the mics just aren't that strong. If you're an audiophile chasing the ultimate sound, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 will be worth the extra spend. And if you're fully invested in the Apple ecosystem and rely on hands-off Siri integration, AirPods Pro are the smoother choice. The Space A40 also won't win over anyone who demands a premium metal build or physical button controls.

Yeah, you should probably buy these. If you want serious noise cancelling, marathon battery life, and a comfortable fit without spending over $100, the Soundcore Space A40 are about as good as it gets right now. They're perfect for commuters, frequent flyers, or anyone who works in a noisy open office and needs to zone out. The app makes the sound genuinely enjoyable, and features like multipoint and wireless charging are just icing.

But they're not for everyone. Call quality is merely okay, so if you live on Zoom or phone calls, look at the Galaxy Buds3 Pro or even the JBL Live Beam 3. And if you need a tank-like build or the absolute best soundstage, you'll have to spend more. But for the vast majority of people who just want great ANC earbuds on a budget, these are an easy recommendation.