soundcore Space A40 vs Nothing Ear (a)
Buy the Soundcore Space A40 if battery life and price matter most: it runs 10 hours per charge and 50 hours with the case, and it was $59.99 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026. Buy the Nothing Ear (a) if you want LDAC hi-res audio, stronger IP54 dust protection, and Bluetooth 5.3. The A40 is the better value at that price; the Ear (a) is the upgrade for sound codecs and design.
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soundcore Space A40
4.7$59.99at WalmartObserved at 7:50 PM
Choose the Space A40 if you want the longest battery life and the lowest price, with adaptive ANC and multipoint at $59.99 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026.
Pros
- 50 hours total playtime with the case, the longest of the two
- Adaptive ANC that adjusts to the environment
- Multipoint connection for phone and laptop at once
- HearID personalized EQ in the Soundcore app
- $59.99 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026
Cons
- IPX4 only, with no dust rating
- Bluetooth 5.2 and no LDAC
What separates them
| soundcore Space A40 | Nothing Ear (a) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026 | No price given in the listing |
| Battery per charge (ANC off) | 10 hours buds, 50 hours with case | 9.5 hours buds, 42.5 hours with case |
| Battery with ANC on | Not stated | 5.5 hours buds, 24.5 hours with case |
| Water and dust rating | IPX4 (water only, no dust rating) | IP54 (dust and water) |
| Bluetooth and codecs | Bluetooth 5.2, SBC/AAC | Bluetooth 5.3, SBC/AAC/LDAC |
| Drivers | 10 mm double-layer diaphragm | 11 mm dynamic, Hi-Res certified |
| Fast charging | 10 minutes gives 4 hours | 10 minutes gives about 10 hours |
Price history
$79.99$59.00
- soundcore Space A40: lowest $59.99 on Oct 31 at soundcore US; $59.99 on Nov 3.
- Nothing Ear (a): lowest $59.00 on Nov 2 at Amazon.
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Specs compared
| Spec | soundcore Space A40 | Nothing Ear (a) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| color | Blue | Black, White, Yellow |
| Playtime | 10H/50H | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Mins = 4H | — |
| Multipoint Connection | true | — |
| Customized EQ | HearID | — |
| Control | Touch Control | — |
| Drivers | 10mm double-layer diaphragm drivers | — |
| Frequency Response |
Questions and answers
- Which has better battery life?
- The Space A40 lasts longer overall: 10 hours per charge and 50 hours with the case, versus 9.5 and 42.5 for the Nothing Ear (a) with ANC off. With ANC on, Nothing states 5.5 hours per charge and 24.5 hours with the case.
- Is the Nothing Ear (a) worth the extra over the Space A40?
- Only if you want LDAC hi-res audio, IP54 dust protection, and Bluetooth 5.3. The A40 covers adaptive ANC, multipoint, and longer battery for less.
- Which is better for running and workouts?
- The Nothing Ear (a) is rated IP54, which covers dust as well as sweat and splashes. The Space A40 is IPX4, water only, with no dust rating.
- Which has better noise cancelling?
- Nothing rates the Ear (a) at up to 45 dB of adaptive ANC. Soundcore claims the A40 blocks up to 98% of noise and adjusts automatically. Neither figure is measured the same way, so try both if ANC is the deciding factor.
- Do both support multipoint?
- The Space A40 supports Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint. The Nothing Ear (a) uses Bluetooth 5.3 with dual-device pairing.
- Which is better for calls?
- The Space A40 uses 6 mics with AI noise reduction. The Nothing Ear (a) uses Clear Voice Technology with multiple mics. Both are built for voice calls; the A40 has the higher published rating at 4.7 from 1,572 ratings.