Experts recommend Nothing Ear A more than Soundcore Space A40
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Nothing Ear A over Soundcore Space A40, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Nothing Ear A received 4 recommendations: from Rtings.com (22 Nov 2024), The Verge (4 Jan 2025) SoundGuys (11 Dec 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Soundcore Space A40 received only 2 recommendations from Rtings.com (22 Nov 2024) and Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
| 16 | -10 | $59 |  Soundcore Space A40 The Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds offer advanced features such as hybrid adaptive noise cancellation, touch controls, and customizable EQ, making them a versatile option for high-quality audio in various environments. | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Nov 2024 Rtings.com ranked Nothing Ear A as #3 and Soundcore Space A40 as #4
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Nothing Ear A Best Mid-Range Wireless Earbuds#4 out of 7 Soundcore Space A40 Best Lower Mid-Range Bluetooth Earbuds... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com - On 4 Jan 2025
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Nothing Ear A The best budget earbuds under $100... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 11 Dec 2024 SoundGuys ranked Nothing Ear A as #5
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 7 Nothing Ear A Best under $150 / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com - On 24 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Nothing Ear A as #2
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Nothing Ear A The best wireless earbuds under $100 / £100... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 17 Mar 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Soundcore Space A40 as #4
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 13 Soundcore Space A40 Best mid-range ANC earbuds... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Nothing Ear A outranks Soundcore Space A40. This is not to say that Soundcore Space A40 is a bad option. Like Nothing Ear A, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Nothing Ear A outranks Soundcore Space A40 by 12 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Nothing Ear A is more critically acclaimed than Soundcore Space A40.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 | Nothing Ear A | - | 3
| - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Technically Well | 92 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by ZD Net | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Smart Noise Cancelling: Nothing but the music. Nothing ear wireless earbuds with up to 45 dB Active Noise Cancellation, Ear features our most effective and intelligent noise cancelling powers yet. Now 1.8x stronger than Ear (2). Ear automatically checks for noise leakage between the earbud and your ear canal, then applies more noise cancellation to make up for it. So you receive the best possible noise cancellation
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From Seller:
- Reduce Noise By Up to 98%: Space A40 has an upgraded noise cancelling system to block out a wider range of distracting noises. So wherever you go, you'll always have the space you need to focus.
- Automatically Tailored Noise Cancelling: Space A40 detects external noises and automatically selects a suitable level of noise cancelling for your surroundings. Enjoy your personal space whether you're indoors, outdoors, commuting, or on a flight.
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