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SAVE $35: As of April 25,Writer's Bullpen (2009) Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds are available for $44.99 at Amazon. That’s 44% off their regular $79.99 price.

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Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore Space A40 Wireless Earbuds $44.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $35.00

I’ve tested more wireless earbuds than I care to admit, and I don’t usually expect much from anything under $50. But Soundcore’s Space A40 earbuds are the exception. They’re currently down to $44.99 at Amazon, a solid 44% off the usual $79.99. That’s not just a good deal — it’s the kind of price that makes you rethink what budget earbuds can do.

I think the biggest surprise is the noise cancellation. These things claim to reduce noise by up to 98%, and while I didn’t whip out a decibel meter, I will say they’re impressively quiet. The adaptive system adjusts automatically depending on where you are, and it works. I used them while walking near a busy road and didn’t need to crank the volume just to hear my music.

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Battery life is also no joke. With 10 hours per charge and up to 50 hours total with the case, they outlast some high-end models. And if you’re down to 10% and in a rush, a quick 10-minute charge gets you four hours of playtime. That’s the kind of stat I didn’t expect to care about until I was running late and didn’t have time to babysit a charging case.

In terms of sound quality, they’re clearly tuned with mass appeal in mind. The bass is warm, vocals sit nicely in the mix, and the treble doesn’t shred your ears. There’s even a Hi-Res Audio Wireless mode via LDAC if you’re the type who notices those things. I appreciate that they didn’t just phone it in on the audio front.

Specifications:

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• Price: $44.99 $79.99

• Retailer: Amazon

• Form factor: In-ear wireless

• Noise cancelling: Adaptive active noise cancellation

• Battery life: 10 hours single, 50 hours total with case

• Sound quality: Dual-layer diaphragm drivers, LDAC Hi-Res mode

• Comfort: Lightweight, compact, ergonomic design

• Color: Black (also available in blue, green, purple, white)

• Charging: Wireless charging, 10-minute quick charge for 4 hours of playtime

Comfort-wise, they’re smaller than most ANC buds I’ve worn, and they actually stay put. I forgot I had them in a few times, which, for in-ear anything, is about as high a compliment as I can give.

If your budget’s tight or you just want a backup pair that doesn’t feel like a compromise, I think this deal makes a pretty strong case. They’re cheap, but they don’t act like it.

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