Why is Space A40 better than TW-ES5A?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · TW-ES5A: No
- Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
- Total with charging case50 h vs 34 h+47%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · TW-ES5A: No
- Earbud weight (each)4.9 g vs 7.9 g+61%
Why is TW-ES5A better than Space A40?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- aptXNo · Space A40: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 9 h |
| Total with charging case | 50 h | 34 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 4 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.9 g | 7.9 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Colours | Navy Blue, Black, White, Fresh Green, Purple | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
