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Sony WF-XB700 vs Soundcore Space A40

What WF-XB700 does better (1) and where Space A40 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Sony WF-XB700
Sony · 2020WF-XB700
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Soundcore Space A40
Soundcore · 2022Space A40
6.9Score
6 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
6.2Battery7.9
2.7Build & features5.0

Why is WF-XB700 better than Space A40?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 10 mm+20%

Why is Space A40 better than WF-XB700?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · WF-XB700: Yes
  2. Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
  3. LDACNo · WF-XB700: Yes
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
  5. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 4.9 g+63%
  6. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-XB700Sony WF-XB700≈ $855.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h10 h
Total with charging case—50 h
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Navy Blue, Black, White, Fresh Green, Purple
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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