So sorry to hear about your wife bro. My heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you for everything, and I hope you get all the support you need in this challenging time.
I just heard brother. I'm truly sorry for your lost. I pray that you have continuous strength thru your time and I'll be praying for you and the family. Much love brother 🙏🏾
I love my Space A40. Many people complain about bass being muddy or not enough. But with HearID + Custom EQ + eartips with good sealing, it becomes decent enough. Maybe earlier firmware had poor bass? 4.19 has no issue at all. Excellent customization in details. I love being able to choose to remove NC from ambient cycling in double tap. I don't use NC when I'm at home so this really helps make my life easier when I can only switch between transparency and normal modes. Sound quality is good too. Only 1 driver but you could feel the high resolution sound. It's well detailed and clean sound. I thought about getting liberty 4, but I'm going to enjoy my A40 until liberty 4 pro will come out. I wonder when that will be?
Been using the A40s the last couple of days...3 things. The battery life is ultimate, the noise canceling is 100% top tier...and the bass is no joke at all. I turned my system up in my car...I hit play on these things and the a40s definitely makes sure you can hear the music from the phone precisely. Pop, 80s Rock, rap...didn't matter.
Thank you. I bought the a40 because of your review and I am very happy. Any bigger and I would find the buds too big and bulky. I got a very good fit. Much better than my previous melomania 1. Your review helped me decide!
I bought my space a40's on day one, and omg these things are so good. I upgraded from some first gen airpods, these sound sooooo much better and have waaaaaay more features.
I'll actually take the mic on the a40. I completely agree the 3 pro mics SOUND better, but you can still hear significant background noise. In almost all cases, I'll sacrifice voice quality for background noise suppression, especially for work calls
Exactly. I came down to comments to see if anyone heard what I did. I drive a Jeep and even with top on the noise is too much for my built in dash mic. So I really need to cut the background noise more than anything.
I received my Space A40s a few hours ago and these buds at there price cannot be beat. Do they beat the L3P no, but the A40s are not far behind. As an everyday driver I am going with the A40s.
@@ELJefeReviews Not only am I jammin’ to A40s, I have had the over ear partners in crime Q45s. I am definitely selling my XM5s to cut my losses and gain features that are important me.
I almost never comment on headphone/earphone videos, but I’ll make an exception here. The Space A40 earphones look great. BUT after trying a ridiculous number of earphones, I found one pair that made the music feel ALIVE. That pair is the Liberty 3 Pro. I will wait for the Liberty 4 Pro, if indeed that’s a thing. And if it isn’t, I’m still good. Because these sound amazing. I can honestly say that I would be happy with them for twice the price. My favorite, ever. (And I LOVE the Airpods Pro.) But when I put in the Liberty 3 Pros, the music becomes more real. Amazing cost performance. Thanks for your reviews.
El Jefe, as always your reviews are always so comprehensive, and this review is no exception. Your Sunday sessions are time very well spent! Nobody does it better!!!!
Thank you so much! I was between these two and this solidified my pick for the A40. Saved me some money, so I'll try to give back and use that link in the description.
Ive had my space a 40s for a while. I use and abuse em too. Only gripe is the bluetooth button is weak. Other than that they are solid well performing puds way beyond their price point. I like them so much i have a problem spending money on "better buds" so i just ordered some iems when i want to just music chill. But the a 40s have been my everyday all day for almost a year now and they sound just as good then as they do now.
Thanks for the very useful review. I really like the consistent approach to reviewing and comparing projects that you have. I already own the LP3s, and so for me I wanted to see if there was anything substantiaI that I was missing out on with the A40s. No need to upgrade yet, but I will watch out for an LP4.
Haven't got A40 Yet But Have The Space Q45 . Been A B Compare To Q35 About 6 Hours Plus Now . After EQing The Q45 I Still Have To Give A Slight Edge To The Q35 With Nearly Same EQ . The Q45 Have A Different Sound Out Of The Box Than The Q35 So I Have To Up The Bass In My EQ For Q45 . Even So The Q35 Have More Bass Punch . This Is Not To Say The Q45 Are Bad They Are Excellent I'm Listening To This Video Using Q45 . I Don't Like That You Can't Use BASS UP With My Custom EQs Which Seems Pointless To Even Have BASS UP Unless You Know Something I'm Doing Wrong . The ANC Is Noticably Better On Q45 . You Can Listen Wired Passively To The Q45 With Them Powered Off Which You Previously Said Could Not Be Done . LDAC Is Awesome And Gives Wired Passive Listening A Run For It's Money . The Transparent Mode Is Better Than Q35 And Sounds Like I'm Not Wearing The Q45 At All . Well You Have Them Both So What Do You Say Comparing Life Q35 To Space Q45 ?
Amazon delivered my Space A40's about two hours ago, and gave them a listen straight out of the box, without messing with the EQ at all. I LOVE these earbuds when they're in Transparency mode. The sound is rich and balanced, and the bass levels are perfect. Noise-Cancelling mode also sounds good, even though it's a bit more bassy than I like. Still, I could get used to the sound and enjoy listening to my songs, especially in a room with a bunch of other people. To my ear, the Space A40's sound better than the Liberty 3 Pro's, because I'm sensitive to treble, and the Liberty 3 Pro's sounded sharp and grabby to me in the higher ranges. The problem with these earbuds, to me is "Normal" mode. There's such a huge difference between the quality of the sound in normal mode (almost NO bass at all) and the other two modes, that I initially thought the earbuds were in transparency mode before I installed the app. What I really find worrisome about the sound difference between "normal" and the other modes is how drastically the volume drops when I switch to "normal" mode. I listen to most songs at around 70%, but when I switch to normal mode in these earbuds, the volume instantly drops from 70% to 50% or less, like someone came and stuck cotton between the buds and my eardrums. It's bad enough that I have to crank the volume to full--and even then, it's not loud enough to really enjoy some songs. I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this, or does my set of buds have some sort of defect?
The volume should dramatically increase when you EQ them. I'm still waiting on mine to come in, but with all my other soundcore buds, the volume increases when EQ
The q45 and something similar when I was testing them. I told soundcore about it and they absolutely fixed it. Just let them know. Like the boss said, soundcore's support is the best.
Late to update, but Soundcore actually told me to return them to Amazon and get another pair, as, based on my description--and having me try a few things--they concluded that the buds themselves were defective. The new pair did indeed sound MUCH better, but the sound in "Normal" mode was still discernibly different than it was in other two modes--until the very next update. Talk about a change! "Normal" mode now sounds as good as the other two modes, though I do find them to be better-sounding (to me) when I customize the EQ, whereas Hear IQ is best for the other two modes. Either way, I'm now quite in love with these earbuds, and I wanted to thank you all for suggesting that I talk to Soundcore and let them know what was going on. They were awesome with how quickly they got back to me, and with their unwillingness to make excuses, something that hasn't always been the case when I've had to deal with other companies; CS.
While being endowed with relatively large earcanals can't get the Liberty Pro 3 to fit my ears. After a while I get pain. Fell once asleep with them what turned out to be a lasting experience. Can't personally by any means recommend them. Also my deepest condolences for your loss.
I wonder if the space branding will replace the "life" branding on other products. I suppose we'll find out in a few months when they start releasing more products
I have a feeling it's to replace the pro series, I mean look at them, far more battery than the liberty 3 pro, they sound better imo, and have ldac, and have comparable anc performance, for me the fit was way better as after a while the wingtips won't stay on the liberty 3 pro very well, and that really effects the seal. The reason why I think they're replacing the pros is that, the Space headphones replaced the premium line of their headphones, so why would it not be the same for the pros? There's also no reason to kill off the life series of earbuds, the life a3i are still the best earbuds for 60 dollars.
Man I watched both reviews and this comparison. I was 100% sure about buying the L3P but now I'm not anymore. I'd pay 130€ the L3P and 90€ the A40. I use eadphones for phone calls basically the entire day and I listen to a lot of music (mostly rock, rap, metal) and I want that awesome sound quality. But overall it seems that the A40 are the best choice... I'm not sure anymore damn it! Please, send help
I was considering galaxy buds 2 pro to go with my phone, but they were twice as expensive with short battery life and i've been using life q30s by soundcore already, but bigger jackets now are getting in the way so i got a40 unknowingly they were this good, still waiting on them to come !
To me so close to the liberty 4s with the ldac on. The transparency I feel is a big thing your less likely to pull them out of your ears when you want to hear someone thus end up loosing one like I did with my liberty pro 3. No regrets buying the space a40.
I originally had some JBL Live pro+ and I was happy with them until I lost one of the buds. I then decided to splash and get the sony WF-1000XM4's, it was at that point I realised what truely great sound was. The clarity, bass and sound staging were incredible for a pair of earphones. After realising they were faulty and many people reporting problems with them I got them refunded which I hated. I then got some cheaper earphones the earfun pro 3's which were decent but the case battery was a joke and I couldn't stop thinking about the quality and sound staging so they went back too. Third times the charm I got the librety pro 3's and we have a keeper. I missed the sound staging so much, being able to identify certain instruments and vocals and almost feeling like your in the studio with them. If the space A40's can't provide a quality like that, it's definately the libreties the whole way for me.
Great video, you’ve got yourself a new subscriber. May I know if which among these would you prefer in terms of audio quality. Your advice is much appreciated. One plus buds pro Sennheiser CX true wireless Sony wf-c500 Jabra elite 3 Edifier neobuds pro All of these in my country have similar prices, just need to know which has the best audio quality.
Been using galaxy buds plus for almost 2 years until they died. I got the a40 on sale for $50 and these run circles around the galaxy buds plus. Battery life and anc is amazing
My wife has profound hearing loss so her only consideration is max volume. Most TWS buds are too quiet for her even at 100% volume so she usually wears over-the-ear headphones. Since the Votomy V22 is no longer available anywhere, is there a new reigning volume champ? I've heard that the Earfun Free Pro 2 puts out over 120 dB, but that sounds a bit inflated. Can it be true?
Are the newer earbuds 1more EVO, Soundcore L3P , or even the new Soundcore Space A40, that cost USD 100-150 better than the well known Sony WF 1000XM4 or Galaxy Buds Pro, in the range USD 200-250? According to the reviews it seems I would pay an extra usd 100 for the older models, that seem deprecated. Are the newer models better or is it just a hype?
the l3p has a big advantage for sound in my opinion. with dual driver the bass can be produced separately from the treble which produces cleaner and tighter bass. For me I turn down the bass with eq in the app so that it produces tighter and cleaner bass.
Now that i tried them both, the LP3 is still king of sound. The A40 doesn't have nearly as much natural bass. Besides the bass the A40 are still great, battery life is amazing
@@atetraxx i meant the LP3 sound better with better thump in the bass. Its easy to notice the difference when you use them with the same song. A40 is not for bass heads
I missed the live show. I had a question. How does the A40 compare to the a3i for size, comfort and sound (not counting anc and transparency obviously). TY
I'm just noting, that I'm returning my Liberty 3 Pros.. They sound really nice, and their call quality is top-notch.. Butttt. They always feel like their about to fall out of my ears and hurt to wear after a few hours. Perhaps these are better.
Yeah, I had exactly the same issue, hard on the ears and fall out alot, definitely not comfortable.. They sound great though, but the fitting is a big thing here... Mine fortunately broke through water damage and now looking for something different.. Not sure what though.
@Better Days Coming actually, for what it's worth, I returned the Liberty Air 2 pros because they didn't fit well but the Liberty Pro 3 fit me electric glove Not a guarantee to work for you, but good way of the stem was angled into the base of the Liberty Air. 2 Pro made it so I couldn't get a deep enough insertion. It's the opposite for me with the Liberty 3 Pro which has a wind kit and stays very secure. It seems like people that fit the Liberty 3 Pro do not fit the Liberty air to pro and vice versa pretty frequently
Love your comparisons! Appreciate the organized and structured way you present them, makes it much easier to follow. A few comments on this review... FWIW, I have the Space A40's and had some L2P's, and just got the L3Ps, but haven't tried them yet. 1. You didn't mention the "MultiPoint feature of the A40's, but it turns out the L3P's have this feature also. Maybe you could add a test category to check out how well multipoint works? Or even just comment whether the buds have the feature? 2. Low-latency gaming mode. I think you've noted whether or not buds have this feature, and if/how well it works in other (newer?) reviews, but I didn't notice you comment on it in this review. 3. "Pocketability", the size of the case and if it fits discreetly in a a pants pocket. "Are those Liberty 3 Pro's in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?" Perhaps add a comment about this to your "Comfort and Grip" section. Maybe include the process of getting the buds out of the case and into your ears in the comfort and grip section. Who wants to fumble around just getting the earbuds out of their case? I want to just grab the earbud first-time and have it just come out. Some magnetic-docking buds are fumble-y and have a poor gripping surface, such that it often takes 2-3 tries to get the bud out of the case, and having to actually pay inordinate attention to the process. My current favorite on "Pocketability" is the EarFun Free Pro 2, but for some inexplicable reason, the EarFun app doesn't support this model. The Space A40's are almost as good on pocketability as the EarFun Free Pro 2. Overall, the Space A40's have been great and are now my go-to all purpose earbuds for when I'm on the go. I may use the L3P's for desk-based time because of their superior mic quality.
I got the life p3 and was so impressed with them i got the liberty 3 last night and initial test was awesome as far as sound .They were on sale and the space 40 were sold out . The only complaint i have with Soundcore earbuds is they cut out for a second once in a while but not a big deal to me .
Hello Jefe, I bought soundcore liberty 3 pros based on your options among others reviews and I really like the sound, but unfortunately the wings are not comfortable for my ears (tried all 3 of then couple of times) and the touch controls for me are really irritating (they keep unregistering presses)- I guess touch controls on earbuds are not for me. Are there any tws buds with a similar sound quality to liberty 3 pros with good physical buttons?
Great comparison. Kinda upset that I bought l3p week before soundcore released a40. I think I don't hear that "sound quality" (switched from comfobuds pro), but getting a smaller earbuds would be great
Thanks for another excellent review. As we do not have the option of trying either of these 2 Soundcore ear buds in S.A. A quick question. Soundpeats mini pro are the only ear buds that are comfortable in my ears. The shape does not penetrate into my ear and hurt it. In this case, which of the 2 would you choose? My ears are about the same size as yours.
Yezzir.. this is what i was waiting for.. bought the LP3s last week and i wanted to know how this stacks to the new ones. Quality comparison as always jefe! Keep up the good grindset! Bless!
Excellent vid Jefe!.. Thank you for putting these videos together. I think I'm on the 5th or 6th video in your collection so far. I have one question. Is there a product on the market that combines the 5 strengths of the A40 with the hardware advantages, sound quality and Mics of the L3P? If there is a product on the market the above feature set it would seem to be the clear winner overall and I think that would seal the deal for me.
What a great comparison review 🤗 !! I'm always wondering the differences between these two after A40 came out. (currently a L3P user and I do have some complaints about the comfort and connection stability)
I'm in the UK and they only have a £10 difference here, would the liberty 3 pro be worth the extra £10 and also would you recommend any other earbuds? Thanks
This was the video I wanted. I already have the lib 3 pro but the size is too big and I wanted to know if it was worth changing them. 😊 Now I wanted to know your opinion vs the Liberty 4 😅
Excellent review. I like the look of the cp100 tips more pointed and looks like it will go into the ear canal more. Will the cp 100 tips work on the A40?
Just so everyone knows: these are both Soundcore earbuds. So either way you go, it's a win-win - win for you, win for Soundcore/Anker. Both great earbuds. Thanks for the review!
I m very surprised about this soundcore products. I tried yesterday my new liberty pro 3 and i m very happy about the features and the sound quality so perfect and specialy the power of volum wowwww better than my airpods pro and sennheiser momentum true wireless 2.. I really want to test this new A40 space 😁😊😊.
Great reviews man im waiting rn for my a40's to arrive after i just picked them up from Amazon for just over 50 bucks during holiday sales so I think it'll work just fine... I was looking for them compared to the new edifier pro 2 but selected these mostly bc features. One thing I would recommend for you to also include in your reviews that would only improve them would be case sizes I found it is pretty neat to know how manageable the charging case is going to be for something say on your keychain or in your pockets.
I really appreciate your kind words and support! It means a lot to me that you found my reviews helpful. I'm excited for you to receive your A40's and I hope they meet your expectations. Your suggestion about case sizes is fantastic, and I'll definitely keep that in mind for future reviews. Thank you so much!
A40s or Soundpeat mini pros? I love the Liberty 3 pros but was looking for something more compact like the SP mini pros..I did misplace my mini pros, but just wondering if the A40 is a mini me of the L3 pros? Thanks.
Hi El Jefe. Two years ago you helped me choose my mpow m30s. They've lasted me well through 6th form and I've taken good care of them! Now I've been using your videos to choose which earbuds to buy my little brother for Christmas, who has just started 6th form college. I've settled for a pair of a40s. Have a lovely day man and I hope to seek your wisdom for when I upgrade my m30s. Thank you so much for your helpful and informative videos. Ps loving the lego star wars boxes in the background
Hey Jefe and hey guys , what would you choose for movies in bed and casual listening from music streaming services (not high resolution needed ) I sometimes fall asleep with earbuds and I guess a40 would have an easy win because of the comfort ? Black ones are at 79€ now on Amazon
Man Liberty 3 sound call is Best. But battery life I my battle vs A40. I just got Liberty 3 but want more battery life but love sound quality I might just get both n use it as Alternate device. Right now it's only $5 difference
Don't forget that battery life on the 3 Pros drains 4 times as fast on call. Mine did anyway. They only last maybe an hour and thirty minutes. So not for long phone calls.
Which one should i pick for if they're for exact same price - Life P3 or Liberty Air 2 Pro? I've already got P3's, but thinking about returning them and buying Air 2 Pro's
I feel like the categories that the LP3 wins in are the only things I care about, so it's still a win for me. Comfort is my only complaint so far, but I have odd-shaped ear canals, nothing fits me the way I want.
I came to the exact same conclusion. I am still within the return window and came to the same conclusion. The Space A40 are exactly what I was looking for.
Which is better between the Space A40 and Liberty Air 2 pro? I might take a while for the A40 to be available on the Philippines so I might have to wait a bit.
Does the space A40 stay in your ear well for workouts or jogs? Im specificlly looking for wingtip/ ear find style earbuds to stay in. These all seem to have this, But it looks minimal with how much the fin sticks out.
I have the AirPods 2 and I am looking to upgrade, would you say the soundcore are the best options for around 150 dollars? Or would you recommend something else Thank you !
I have the Liberty 3 pros and I love them but after over two years they are starting to act up. I would get the Space A40 as a replacement but I feel like I won't really like the sound quality. And I don't really want the new Liberty 4 pros because I don't want a stem style earbud.
What would you recommend for best mic quality for phone calls and online meetings that block noise around you for the other side with budget around 60$
Thanks for this comparison! I myself am still very happy with my Earfun Free Pro 2. But with black friday around the corner, i'm very tempted to get those Space A40 for the better app support...
@@kubiyoshi2744 thanks for that, to me the earfun fp2 also still sounds absolutely fine. It's the numerous features the soundcore app brings that i'm interested in. I might give the Liberty 4 a closer look then, they seem to have better sound then the spaceA40.
Thx for this vid the A40's are perfect for me. I have Q35 headset and it's such a good set these where an easy sell for me. I'm a bit of a fanboy now as all their produces I have are punching above their weight.
For me sound quality was better, because liberty 3 pros are very much lacking in the vocals/mids department, even with an EQ, this is especially noticeable in Metal. I think these are supposed to replace the pros series of earbuds, considering that the space replaced the life Q series headphones which is another one of their top end headphones, but also considering how much the space a40s undercut the liberty 3 pros in terms of value. You're getting really great battery, even with LDAC and ANC on at the same time, the liberty 3 pros were lacking in the battery department, comparable ANC performance, way better fit as the wing tips start not fitting well on the liberty 3 pro after a few months and that really effects how they seal, as well as they actually go into your ear, and are more compact and smaller, I'm actually able to sleep in these. Also Jeffe was right on the transparency, the transparency on these were better, these just came out too, so that's not including how good these are going to be later with some firmware updates to improve anc, battery, and sound quality, as well as mic quality.
@@AliYassinToma Really? because the sound signature focuses mainly on bass and treble, while the Samsung bugs pro were made for the mid frequency being tuned to the harmon signature. Even my Life A3i performed better in the mids department. Keep in mind, I listen to metal, but I really thought the liberty 3 pro were able to get good vocals in Metal since they were dual driver, apparently not.
I just bought the space a40 and oh my gosh the sound quality is awful!!! For 25$, the soundcore p20i earbuds sound twice as good!!! I was astonished at how flat and muddy they sounded!!
⏱TIME STAMPS⏱
00:00 Start
00:20 Bluetooth Connection
01:31 Battery Life
03:24 Comfort and Grip
05:00 Soundcore App
05:30 Transparency Mode
06:20 Active Noise Cancellation
07:26 Sound Volume
07:57 Sound Quality
10:15 Mic Samples
11:40 Final Score
12:09 Final Verdict
Looking for Spatial audio and Dolby support. Since getting the S22 Ultra I find myself watching a lot of movies and VoDs
Sorry to hear about your loss brother 🙏
I am not able to choose between aker lifedot anc and galaxy buds live pls tell which one is better overall
Thank you.
So sorry to hear about your wife bro. My heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you for everything, and I hope you get all the support you need in this challenging time.
Yikes. What happened?!
@@thomasferrarojr.9772 yeah that's what im wondering
nevermind it was posted on the community tab
@@kasumikat Thank you. Very sad. 🙏🏼
I just heard brother. I'm truly sorry for your lost. I pray that you have continuous strength thru your time and I'll be praying for you and the family. Much love brother 🙏🏾
I love my Space A40.
Many people complain about bass being muddy or not enough. But with HearID + Custom EQ + eartips with good sealing, it becomes decent enough. Maybe earlier firmware had poor bass? 4.19 has no issue at all.
Excellent customization in details. I love being able to choose to remove NC from ambient cycling in double tap. I don't use NC when I'm at home so this really helps make my life easier when I can only switch between transparency and normal modes.
Sound quality is good too. Only 1 driver but you could feel the high resolution sound. It's well detailed and clean sound.
I thought about getting liberty 4, but I'm going to enjoy my A40 until liberty 4 pro will come out. I wonder when that will be?
I thinking of getting these my xm4’s kept on cutting out every time I would put my a21 in my pocket. How’s the app
@@Equalizer2922 the soundcore app is very customizable!
@@Equalizer2922 The app is amazing. I can tell the difference between using my tablet with the app and my laptop without the app.
Been using the A40s the last couple of days...3 things. The battery life is ultimate, the noise canceling is 100% top tier...and the bass is no joke at all. I turned my system up in my car...I hit play on these things and the a40s definitely makes sure you can hear the music from the phone precisely. Pop, 80s Rock, rap...didn't matter.
Nice!
would u wear it to th gym ? looking for one i can do both with gym and regular usage ... android user
@Matthew B very snug...should be OK at gym...
@@Mickieshelton tnk you for responding
Not the comparison we deserved, but the one we needed. Thanks for an amazing and interesting video!
Glad it was helpful!
Man so sorry for you lost bro. God bless you keeping you and your family in my prayers
Thank you. I bought the a40 because of your review and I am very happy. Any bigger and I would find the buds too big and bulky. I got a very good fit. Much better than my previous melomania 1. Your review helped me decide!
i heard about your loss, my condolences and i wish you the best in your future
I bought my space a40's on day one, and omg these things are so good. I upgraded from some first gen airpods, these sound sooooo much better and have waaaaaay more features.
Glad you're enjoying them!
I'll actually take the mic on the a40. I completely agree the 3 pro mics SOUND better, but you can still hear significant background noise. In almost all cases, I'll sacrifice voice quality for background noise suppression, especially for work calls
Exactly. I came down to comments to see if anyone heard what I did. I drive a Jeep and even with top on the noise is too much for my built in dash mic. So I really need to cut the background noise more than anything.
I received my Space A40s a few hours ago and these buds at there price cannot be beat. Do they beat the L3P no, but the A40s are not far behind. As an everyday driver I am going with the A40s.
Nice! Glad you like them bro!
@@ELJefeReviews Not only am I jammin’ to A40s, I have had the over ear partners in crime Q45s. I am definitely selling my XM5s to cut my losses and gain features that are important me.
How do they compare with the l3p on sound?
I almost never comment on headphone/earphone videos, but I’ll make an exception here. The Space A40 earphones look great. BUT after trying a ridiculous number of earphones, I found one pair that made the music feel ALIVE. That pair is the Liberty 3 Pro. I will wait for the Liberty 4 Pro, if indeed that’s a thing. And if it isn’t, I’m still good. Because these sound amazing. I can honestly say that I would be happy with them for twice the price. My favorite, ever. (And I LOVE the Airpods Pro.) But when I put in the Liberty 3 Pros, the music becomes more real. Amazing cost performance. Thanks for your reviews.
If this is what Soundcore comes up with here, I look forward to the Liberty 4 Pros.
Agreed!
Just picked up the L3P for $105 with tax. Wonder if I should return them and wait for L4P?
@@shanew7361 return it and wait for the L4 Pro
@@Oriegin That's what I did and am doing lol 👌 poor ergonomics, poor engineering of case, consistent latency issues wasn't impressed.
@@shanew7361 pelthora of issues. Good thing you retuned it. I haven't used L3 Pro since its WF1000 XM4 for me but I'm waiting for the L4 Pro
So sorry for your Loss El Jefe ❤️
El Jefe, as always your reviews are always so comprehensive, and this review is no exception. Your Sunday sessions are time very well spent! Nobody does it better!!!!
Much appreciated bro!
Based on the battery life and size/comfort and price I’d probably swap out my lp3’s for these
Thank you so much! I was between these two and this solidified my pick for the A40. Saved me some money, so I'll try to give back and use that link in the description.
Glad I could help!
Ive had my space a 40s for a while. I use and abuse em too. Only gripe is the bluetooth button is weak. Other than that they are solid well performing puds way beyond their price point. I like them so much i have a problem spending money on "better buds" so i just ordered some iems when i want to just music chill. But the a 40s have been my everyday all day for almost a year now and they sound just as good then as they do now.
Good to hear!
Thanks for the very useful review. I really like the consistent approach to reviewing and comparing projects that you have. I already own the LP3s, and so for me I wanted to see if there was anything substantiaI that I was missing out on with the A40s. No need to upgrade yet, but I will watch out for an LP4.
Glad it was helpful!
@@ELJefeReviews I know how you feel my friend stay strong 💪 ❤️ We're all here for you.
Haven't got A40 Yet But Have The Space Q45 . Been A B Compare To Q35 About 6 Hours Plus Now . After EQing The Q45 I Still Have To Give A Slight Edge To The Q35 With Nearly Same EQ . The Q45 Have A Different Sound Out Of The Box Than The Q35 So I Have To Up The Bass In My EQ For Q45 . Even So The Q35 Have More Bass Punch . This Is Not To Say The Q45 Are Bad They Are Excellent I'm Listening To This Video Using Q45 . I Don't Like That You Can't Use BASS UP With My Custom EQs Which Seems Pointless To Even Have BASS UP Unless You Know Something I'm Doing Wrong . The ANC Is Noticably Better On Q45 . You Can Listen Wired Passively To The Q45 With Them Powered Off Which You Previously Said Could Not Be Done . LDAC Is Awesome And Gives Wired Passive Listening A Run For It's Money . The Transparent Mode Is Better Than Q35 And Sounds Like I'm Not Wearing The Q45 At All . Well You Have Them Both So What Do You Say Comparing Life Q35 To Space Q45 ?
Amazon delivered my Space A40's about two hours ago, and gave them a listen straight out of the box, without messing with the EQ at all.
I LOVE these earbuds when they're in Transparency mode. The sound is rich and balanced, and the bass levels are perfect. Noise-Cancelling mode also sounds good, even though it's a bit more bassy than I like. Still, I could get used to the sound and enjoy listening to my songs, especially in a room with a bunch of other people. To my ear, the Space A40's sound better than the Liberty 3 Pro's, because I'm sensitive to treble, and the Liberty 3 Pro's sounded sharp and grabby to me in the higher ranges.
The problem with these earbuds, to me is "Normal" mode. There's such a huge difference between the quality of the sound in normal mode (almost NO bass at all) and the other two modes, that I initially thought the earbuds were in transparency mode before I installed the app.
What I really find worrisome about the sound difference between "normal" and the other modes is how drastically the volume drops when I switch to "normal" mode.
I listen to most songs at around 70%, but when I switch to normal mode in these earbuds, the volume instantly drops from 70% to 50% or less, like someone came and stuck cotton between the buds and my eardrums. It's bad enough that I have to crank the volume to full--and even then, it's not loud enough to really enjoy some songs.
I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this, or does my set of buds have some sort of defect?
The volume should dramatically increase when you EQ them. I'm still waiting on mine to come in, but with all my other soundcore buds, the volume increases when EQ
Contact Soundcore about this. Let them know so they can address it via OTA update.
The q45 and something similar when I was testing them. I told soundcore about it and they absolutely fixed it. Just let them know. Like the boss said, soundcore's support is the best.
Thanks, everyone, I greatly appreciate it. I'll get in contact with Soundcore immediately.
Late to update, but Soundcore actually told me to return them to Amazon and get another pair, as, based on my description--and having me try a few things--they concluded that the buds themselves were defective.
The new pair did indeed sound MUCH better, but the sound in "Normal" mode was still discernibly different than it was in other two modes--until the very next update.
Talk about a change! "Normal" mode now sounds as good as the other two modes, though I do find them to be better-sounding (to me) when I customize the EQ, whereas Hear IQ is best for the other two modes.
Either way, I'm now quite in love with these earbuds, and I wanted to thank you all for suggesting that I talk to Soundcore and let them know what was going on. They were awesome with how quickly they got back to me, and with their unwillingness to make excuses, something that hasn't always been the case when I've had to deal with other companies; CS.
While being endowed with relatively large earcanals can't get the Liberty Pro 3 to fit my ears. After a while I get pain. Fell once asleep with them what turned out to be a lasting experience. Can't personally by any means recommend them. Also my deepest condolences for your loss.
Thank you.🙏🏼
I wonder if the space branding will replace the "life" branding on other products. I suppose we'll find out in a few months when they start releasing more products
As far as I know that is the plan.
I have a feeling it's to replace the pro series, I mean look at them, far more battery than the liberty 3 pro, they sound better imo, and have ldac, and have comparable anc performance, for me the fit was way better as after a while the wingtips won't stay on the liberty 3 pro very well, and that really effects the seal. The reason why I think they're replacing the pros is that, the Space headphones replaced the premium line of their headphones, so why would it not be the same for the pros? There's also no reason to kill off the life series of earbuds, the life a3i are still the best earbuds for 60 dollars.
@@xenosarcadius1198 liberty is their flagship line up. Space replaces the life series, which was their more budget line
Well we already have a sport model. Maybe brands focused on a earbud need? Space being anc
I believe it has taken over the life series
Man I watched both reviews and this comparison. I was 100% sure about buying the L3P but now I'm not anymore.
I'd pay 130€ the L3P and 90€ the A40.
I use eadphones for phone calls basically the entire day and I listen to a lot of music (mostly rock, rap, metal) and I want that awesome sound quality.
But overall it seems that the A40 are the best choice... I'm not sure anymore damn it!
Please, send help
Same situation man 😂
Battery life is way better (just got to the part)
I think it would be cool to see a comparison between the Soundcore X10 vs Space A40.
ordered L3P yesterday and im glad i did after watching this comparison. L3P won in the categories that matter to me.
I was considering galaxy buds 2 pro to go with my phone, but they were twice as expensive with short battery life and i've been using life q30s by soundcore already, but bigger jackets now are getting in the way so i got a40 unknowingly they were this good, still waiting on them to come !
Nice!
To me so close to the liberty 4s with the ldac on. The transparency I feel is a big thing your less likely to pull them out of your ears when you want to hear someone thus end up loosing one like I did with my liberty pro 3. No regrets buying the space a40.
How would you compare the overall features and sound of the A40’s to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro’s?
I m waiting for that info too, i am between a4 and jabra elite 7 pro. Help us licensiado😁
I originally had some JBL Live pro+ and I was happy with them until I lost one of the buds. I then decided to splash and get the sony WF-1000XM4's, it was at that point I realised what truely great sound was. The clarity, bass and sound staging were incredible for a pair of earphones. After realising they were faulty and many people reporting problems with them I got them refunded which I hated. I then got some cheaper earphones the earfun pro 3's which were decent but the case battery was a joke and I couldn't stop thinking about the quality and sound staging so they went back too. Third times the charm I got the librety pro 3's and we have a keeper.
I missed the sound staging so much, being able to identify certain instruments and vocals and almost feeling like your in the studio with them. If the space A40's can't provide a quality like that, it's definately the libreties the whole way for me.
I’m definitely getting me a pair for sure. Plus the size is just right!!!
Great video, you’ve got yourself a new subscriber. May I know if which among these would you prefer in terms of audio quality. Your advice is much appreciated.
One plus buds pro
Sennheiser CX true wireless
Sony wf-c500
Jabra elite 3
Edifier neobuds pro
All of these in my country have similar prices, just need to know which has the best audio quality.
Plus, can you pick 2 and rank them? That’ll be awesome.
God Bless you and your wife sorry for your loss R.I.P LA JEFA♥️🙏🏼
Been using galaxy buds plus for almost 2 years until they died. I got the a40 on sale for $50 and these run circles around the galaxy buds plus. Battery life and anc is amazing
Agreed!
My wife has profound hearing loss so her only consideration is max volume. Most TWS buds are too quiet for her even at 100% volume so she usually wears over-the-ear headphones. Since the Votomy V22 is no longer available anywhere, is there a new reigning volume champ? I've heard that the Earfun Free Pro 2 puts out over 120 dB, but that sounds a bit inflated. Can it be true?
Are the newer earbuds 1more EVO, Soundcore L3P , or even the new Soundcore Space A40, that cost USD 100-150 better than the well known Sony WF 1000XM4 or Galaxy Buds Pro, in the range USD 200-250?
According to the reviews it seems I would pay an extra usd 100 for the older models, that seem deprecated. Are the newer models better or is it just a hype?
Just bought the Space A40 for $79 CAD no tax from Aliexpress, really excited to get em!
the l3p has a big advantage for sound in my opinion. with dual driver the bass can be produced separately from the treble which produces cleaner and tighter bass. For me I turn down the bass with eq in the app so that it produces tighter and cleaner bass.
Nice!
Now that i tried them both, the LP3 is still king of sound. The A40 doesn't have nearly as much natural bass. Besides the bass the A40 are still great, battery life is amazing
Natural bass means no bass boost. So you’re saying the l3ps have a reduced bass sound.
@@atetraxx i meant the LP3 sound better with better thump in the bass. Its easy to notice the difference when you use them with the same song. A40 is not for bass heads
No..the A40 definitely has a banging bass.
I missed the live show. I had a question. How does the A40 compare to the a3i for size, comfort and sound (not counting anc and transparency obviously). TY
Size and comfort are too close to call. Sound is also close but the HearID on the Space A40 give them a nice edge.
I've watched many reviews of these air buds and was very conflicted between the two, however after watching this review I'm definitely going A40
Glad I could help!
I'm just noting, that I'm returning my Liberty 3 Pros.. They sound really nice, and their call quality is top-notch.. Butttt. They always feel like their about to fall out of my ears and hurt to wear after a few hours. Perhaps these are better.
Yeah, I had exactly the same issue, hard on the ears and fall out alot, definitely not comfortable.. They sound great though, but the fitting is a big thing here... Mine fortunately broke through water damage and now looking for something different.. Not sure what though.
@Better Days Coming actually, for what it's worth, I returned the Liberty Air 2 pros because they didn't fit well but the Liberty Pro 3 fit me electric glove
Not a guarantee to work for you, but good way of the stem was angled into the base of the Liberty Air. 2 Pro made it so I couldn't get a deep enough insertion.
It's the opposite for me with the Liberty 3 Pro which has a wind kit and stays very secure. It seems like people that fit the Liberty 3 Pro do not fit the Liberty air to pro and vice versa pretty frequently
If you’ve ever happened to test it out in the past: Would you prefer the CP1025 or OMNI on the Liberty 3 Pro? Or does the OMNI not fit them?
All spinfit tips fit. Omni work just fine.
Love your comparisons! Appreciate the organized and structured way you present them, makes it much easier to follow. A few comments on this review... FWIW, I have the Space A40's and had some L2P's, and just got the L3Ps, but haven't tried them yet.
1. You didn't mention the "MultiPoint feature of the A40's, but it turns out the L3P's have this feature also. Maybe you could add a test category to check out how well multipoint works? Or even just comment whether the buds have the feature?
2. Low-latency gaming mode. I think you've noted whether or not buds have this feature, and if/how well it works in other (newer?) reviews, but I didn't notice you comment on it in this review.
3. "Pocketability", the size of the case and if it fits discreetly in a a pants pocket. "Are those Liberty 3 Pro's in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?" Perhaps add a comment about this to your "Comfort and Grip" section. Maybe include the process of getting the buds out of the case and into your ears in the comfort and grip section. Who wants to fumble around just getting the earbuds out of their case? I want to just grab the earbud first-time and have it just come out. Some magnetic-docking buds are fumble-y and have a poor gripping surface, such that it often takes 2-3 tries to get the bud out of the case, and having to actually pay inordinate attention to the process. My current favorite on "Pocketability" is the EarFun Free Pro 2, but for some inexplicable reason, the EarFun app doesn't support this model. The Space A40's are almost as good on pocketability as the EarFun Free Pro 2.
Overall, the Space A40's have been great and are now my go-to all purpose earbuds for when I'm on the go. I may use the L3P's for desk-based time because of their superior mic quality.
I got the life p3 and was so impressed with them i got the liberty 3 last night and initial test was awesome as far as sound .They were on sale and the space 40 were sold out . The only complaint i have with Soundcore earbuds is they cut out for a second once in a while but not a big deal to me .
Yeah I might get an occasional one second interference with the earbuds occasionally but nothing too distracting
Hello Jefe, I bought soundcore liberty 3 pros based on your options among others reviews and I really like the sound, but unfortunately the wings are not comfortable for my ears (tried all 3 of then couple of times) and the touch controls for me are really irritating (they keep unregistering presses)- I guess touch controls on earbuds are not for me.
Are there any tws buds with a similar sound quality to liberty 3 pros with good physical buttons?
Jabra Elites
Thanks for giving such in depth reviews! Got the space A40s for the size :)!
Hope you enjoy it!
Great comparison. Kinda upset that I bought l3p week before soundcore released a40. I think I don't hear that "sound quality" (switched from comfobuds pro), but getting a smaller earbuds would be great
Thanks for the great walk-through. Have just ordered the 3 Pros, but am wondering why you change to the Spinfits?
I just changed out the wing tips for the Soundcore liberty 3 pro to the smallest size and they fit a lot better.
Nice!
Thanks for another excellent review. As we do not have the option of trying either of these 2 Soundcore ear buds in S.A. A quick question. Soundpeats mini pro are the only ear buds that are comfortable in my ears. The shape does not penetrate into my ear and hurt it. In this case, which of the 2 would you choose? My ears are about the same size as yours.
A40 to be safe.
Yezzir.. this is what i was waiting for.. bought the LP3s last week and i wanted to know how this stacks to the new ones. Quality comparison as always jefe! Keep up the good grindset! Bless!
Glad I could help!
I don't remember what this was 4 to be 100
Excellent vid Jefe!.. Thank you for putting these videos together. I think I'm on the 5th or 6th video in your collection so far. I have one question. Is there a product on the market that combines the 5 strengths of the A40 with the hardware advantages, sound quality and Mics of the L3P? If there is a product on the market the above feature set it would seem to be the clear winner overall and I think that would seal the deal for me.
What a great comparison review 🤗 !!
I'm always wondering the differences between these two after A40 came out.
(currently a L3P user and I do have some complaints about the comfort and connection stability)
Glad I could help.
Hi, Johnson. May us know what complain about the connection stability? Because I wanna order L3P in 2 days. Thanks
I'm in the UK and they only have a £10 difference here, would the liberty 3 pro be worth the extra £10 and also would you recommend any other earbuds? Thanks
I just came to say I’m sorry for your loss jefe, stay strong, god has your wife in his glory now.
Que descanse en paz.
I had a problem with the L3P fins not staying in place. It was a deal breaker.
Fair enough!
This was the video I wanted. I already have the lib 3 pro but the size is too big and I wanted to know if it was worth changing them. 😊 Now I wanted to know your opinion vs the Liberty 4 😅
Glad I could help!
OMG Soooo needing thisss!!! Amazing work!! Thanks for those excellent analysis!
Glad I could help!
Excellent review. I like the look of the cp100 tips more pointed and looks like it will go into the ear canal more. Will the cp 100 tips work on the A40?
No. They are too long and will not fit into the charge case.
Just bought p3i because of battery, decent anc and physical button. Maybe i'll give space a40s a shot after a few months
Good choice.
What is your opinion on bone-conduction headphones like the Shokz Open Run?
Just so everyone knows: these are both Soundcore earbuds. So either way you go, it's a win-win - win for you, win for Soundcore/Anker. Both great earbuds. Thanks for the review!
Agreed.
I m very surprised about this soundcore products. I tried yesterday my new liberty pro 3 and i m very happy about the features and the sound quality so perfect and specialy the power of volum wowwww better than my airpods pro and sennheiser momentum true wireless 2..
I really want to test this new A40 space 😁😊😊.
Great reviews man im waiting rn for my a40's to arrive after i just picked them up from Amazon for just over 50 bucks during holiday sales so I think it'll work just fine... I was looking for them compared to the new edifier pro 2 but selected these mostly bc features. One thing I would recommend for you to also include in your reviews that would only improve them would be case sizes I found it is pretty neat to know how manageable the charging case is going to be for something say on your keychain or in your pockets.
I really appreciate your kind words and support! It means a lot to me that you found my reviews helpful. I'm excited for you to receive your A40's and I hope they meet your expectations. Your suggestion about case sizes is fantastic, and I'll definitely keep that in mind for future reviews. Thank you so much!
A40s or Soundpeat mini pros? I love the Liberty 3 pros but was looking for something more compact like the SP mini pros..I did misplace my mini pros, but just wondering if the A40 is a mini me of the L3 pros? Thanks.
Go with Soundpeats
I am not able to choose between aker lifedot anc and galaxy buds live pls tell which one is better overall
Hi El Jefe. Two years ago you helped me choose my mpow m30s. They've lasted me well through 6th form and I've taken good care of them! Now I've been using your videos to choose which earbuds to buy my little brother for Christmas, who has just started 6th form college. I've settled for a pair of a40s. Have a lovely day man and I hope to seek your wisdom for when I upgrade my m30s. Thank you so much for your helpful and informative videos.
Ps loving the lego star wars boxes in the background
Good to hear!
Hey Jefe and hey guys , what would you choose for movies in bed and casual listening from music streaming services (not high resolution needed ) I sometimes fall asleep with earbuds and I guess a40 would have an easy win because of the comfort ? Black ones are at 79€ now on Amazon
Space A40 for sure.
@@ELJefeReviews bought them ☺️ will comment here once they will
Have some days of use :)
Thanks!
Thank you Rob. I truly appreciate all the support you've been showing for months if not years. It doesn't go unnoticed.
@@ELJefeReviews Take good care of yourself boss. 👍🏻
Man Liberty 3 sound call is Best. But battery life I my battle vs A40. I just got Liberty 3 but want more battery life but love sound quality I might just get both n use it as Alternate device. Right now it's only $5 difference
Great comparison, really highlights clearly how good the A40 are across the board… that blue looks awesome as well!
Thank you bro!
Don't forget that battery life on the 3 Pros drains 4 times as fast on call. Mine did anyway. They only last maybe an hour and thirty minutes. So not for long phone calls.
Did you check out the wireless charging? And the fast charge advantage? Supposedly 10 minutes for 4 more hours of playtime ? If so was is on point ?
Which one should i pick for if they're for exact same price - Life P3 or Liberty Air 2 Pro? I've already got P3's, but thinking about returning them and buying Air 2 Pro's
Liberty Air 2 Pro
I feel like the categories that the LP3 wins in are the only things I care about, so it's still a win for me. Comfort is my only complaint so far, but I have odd-shaped ear canals, nothing fits me the way I want.
yet another killer review! love it
Thank you!
Very good comparison. Good work Jefe
Glad you liked it!
Good Day Sir El Jefe 💜
Good day bro!
I came to the exact same conclusion. I am still within the return window and came to the same conclusion. The Space A40 are exactly what I was looking for.
Right on!
I just picked up the L3P for $99 Haven't tried them yet but already debating on returning them lol
@@shanew7361 if they fit you well I wouldn't. I only considered the space a40 because of fit issues.
@@Radykall1 Good to know, thanks man.
Which is better between the Space A40 and Liberty Air 2 pro? I might take a while for the A40 to be available on the Philippines so I might have to wait a bit.
A40's. Liberty Air 2pro's battery life is poor with anc on, less than 4 hours. Noise cancellation itself is worse as well.
Does the space A40 stay in your ear well for workouts or jogs? Im specificlly looking for wingtip/ ear find style earbuds to stay in. These all seem to have this, But it looks minimal with how much the fin sticks out.
I was fortunate enough to beta test the a40's. I prefer them over my liberty air 2 pro's. They are awesome.
Right on!
I have the AirPods 2 and I am looking to upgrade, would you say the soundcore are the best options for around 150 dollars? Or would you recommend something else
Thank you !
One more question for your opinion. In your opinion, who wins between Liberty 4 vs Opera 5?
Great review, as usual Sir.
Thank you kindly!
I have the Liberty 3 pros and I love them but after over two years they are starting to act up. I would get the Space A40 as a replacement but I feel like I won't really like the sound quality. And I don't really want the new Liberty 4 pros because I don't want a stem style earbud.
What would you recommend for best mic quality for phone calls and online meetings that block noise around you for the other side with budget around 60$
Thanks for this comparison! I myself am still very happy with my Earfun Free Pro 2.
But with black friday around the corner, i'm very tempted to get those Space A40 for the better app support...
@@kubiyoshi2744 thanks for that, to me the earfun fp2 also still sounds absolutely fine. It's the numerous features the soundcore app brings that i'm interested in. I might give the Liberty 4 a closer look then, they seem to have better sound then the spaceA40.
Just picked the L3P up for $99 lighting deal on Amazon, wonder if I should've bought the A40's instead?
That’s what this video is for.
@@ELJefeReviews I know I watched it lol decided on L3P but these are tempting lol 🙏
I had an q30 but I lost it... I'm interested in a smaller option. How is the sound quality comparing the q30s and the A40s?
Thx for this vid the A40's are perfect for me. I have Q35 headset and it's such a good set these where an easy sell for me. I'm a bit of a fanboy now as all their produces I have are punching above their weight.
For me the liberty 3 pro are better because i care most about sound quality and i only use my earbuds for 2 hours at a time
Thats completely fair!
For me sound quality was better, because liberty 3 pros are very much lacking in the vocals/mids department, even with an EQ, this is especially noticeable in Metal. I think these are supposed to replace the pros series of earbuds, considering that the space replaced the life Q series headphones which is another one of their top end headphones, but also considering how much the space a40s undercut the liberty 3 pros in terms of value. You're getting really great battery, even with LDAC and ANC on at the same time, the liberty 3 pros were lacking in the battery department, comparable ANC performance, way better fit as the wing tips start not fitting well on the liberty 3 pro after a few months and that really effects how they seal, as well as they actually go into your ear, and are more compact and smaller, I'm actually able to sleep in these. Also Jeffe was right on the transparency, the transparency on these were better, these just came out too, so that's not including how good these are going to be later with some firmware updates to improve anc, battery, and sound quality, as well as mic quality.
@@xenosarcadius1198 tbh they(liberty 3 pro) sound better than the samsung buds pro even for vocals sadly i had to pay 200$ cuz of shipping
Now I'm not saying the wingtip style will go away completely, that will just be made into its own separate fitness tws earbud.
@@AliYassinToma Really? because the sound signature focuses mainly on bass and treble, while the Samsung bugs pro were made for the mid frequency being tuned to the harmon signature. Even my Life A3i performed better in the mids department. Keep in mind, I listen to metal, but I really thought the liberty 3 pro were able to get good vocals in Metal since they were dual driver, apparently not.
Thank you for a very comprehensive review!
Very welcome!
Is A40 S Tier?
Recently lost my left earbud of my Soundcore Liberty 3 pro. Anyone know where i can get a replacement?
Hey El Jefe, would you recommend the Freebuds pro or Liberty air 2 pro for ANC? they are both 75 euro's on Amazon in my country.
I bought the space a40's with the $20 off coupon from your initial video. Overall paid $87 after taxes, they arrive later today.
Nice!
Great comparison! Would you say that the tip portion of the A40's go into the ears about the same as the Jabra Elite 4 Active?
just the tip?
@@socomon69 _giggity_
Are the space A40 better than the life a3i in terms of sound quality alone??
Yes.
I just bought the space a40 and oh my gosh the sound quality is awful!!! For 25$, the soundcore p20i earbuds sound twice as good!!! I was astonished at how flat and muddy they sounded!!