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Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs soundcore Space A40
Product A: Google
65 of 166 known
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Product B: soundcore
76 of 166 known
Change soundcore Space A40
72 of 157 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 11 the same
- 74 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- With caseA: 24hB: 50hsoundcore is 26 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 5hB: 10hsoundcore is 5 h higher.
- Quick chargeA: 3hB: 4hsoundcore is 1 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.06g
B4.9g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Predecessor
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Successor
Google Pixel Buds 2a15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Pixel-Buds-2a-arrive-with-Pixel-Buds-Pro-2-features-at-a-lower-price.1092514.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a as the successors to the Pixel Buds A-series released in 2021.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
Colours
Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Google Pixel Buds A-Series Specifications: Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea.
Black, White, Navy Blue, Fresh Green, Purple1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Either bud4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review quoting Google: each earbud connects individually to the source device.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page: on the Pixel Buds A-Series all gestures can be performed with either earbud. The Verge adds that each earbud connects individually to the source device.
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 12 | 1 |
Bsoundcore Space A40
| Type | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| Dynamic | 10 |
Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original and current guide explicitly identify a 10 mm dynamic driver. Physical transducer quantity per bud is not separately stated, so count remains unknown rather than inferred from one row.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026Newer A3936 guide has the same core 10 mm dynamic, 16 ohm, 53 mAh x 2 / 800 mAh, 20 Hz to 20 kHz and 10 m specification table. It prints Bluetooth 5.3 instead of the original/current-shop 5.2. That concrete discrepancy is not used to infer a firmware upgrade, hardware revision or universal measurement equivalence.
Driver type
Driver size
12mm
10mm
Drivers per bud
1
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Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Both guide tables explicitly publish acoustic 20 Hz to 20 kHz response. This is not extended to 40 kHz or 96 kHz from a wireless Hi-Res certification or codec name.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Impedance
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16Ω4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original rendered English table explicitly shows 16 ohms. The newer guide corroborates it with readable text.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Yes5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026A40-specific HearID procedure automatically tunes audio frequencies to personal hearing. This is distinct from manually selecting EQ sliders.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Four-Steps-to-Make-Your-soundcore-Space-A40-Earbuds-Sound-BetterRead 8 October 2026
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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85Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026A40-specific sound section explicitly publishes eight-band custom EQ. The current maker sound-improvement article separately confirms 22 presets, without publishing a complete name list.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Four-Steps-to-Make-Your-soundcore-Space-A40-Earbuds-Sound-BetterRead 8 October 2026Exact support article confirms 22 EQ presets and HearID sound profile. The eight-band count comes directly from the maker launch release. Full preset names are not invented.
EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
RTINGS describes a somewhat neutral sound profile with underemphasised bass across the whole range. The Bass Boost EQ adds punch. The mid-treble is slightly underemphasised.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the A-Series. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so none are stored.
SoundGuys measured the default Soundcore Signature profile close to its Headphone Preference Curve, with lower bass and high-frequency output relative to that target.7Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-a40-review-81004Read 8 October 2026Original reference sample and same firmware/app as the named SoundGuys review. Specific default profile and target are preserved. No chart amplitude is estimated as an exact bass/treble deviation.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
RTINGS: recording quality is satisfactory, voice sounds somewhat natural but thin. Noise handling is mediocre on a busy street.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text.
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 4.73 |
Longest tested use per charge
4.73h
7.92h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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10m4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Direct metric claim 10 m, separate from the rounded 33 ft companion value.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
None of 3 known
Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
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Connection per platform
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Features that need a specific device
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Full access to features | Google Account, a companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer with Google Assistant, the Pixel Buds app and an internet connection. Pairs as a plain Bluetooth device with any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device, including iOS. |
| Live translation | Google Assistant on a compatible Android phone, with an internet connection. |
Bsoundcore Space A40
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| LDAC audio | Compatible Android 8.0 or later source. Enable Preferred Audio Quality in soundcore. LDAC disables multipoint and increases battery consumption. |
| Earbud volume controls | Assign volume commands in the soundcore app. They are not enabled by default in the original reviewed setup. |
| 3D Surround Sound | Listed in the newer A3936 app guide. Exact minimum app and firmware version is not published, so availability on firmware 3.19 is not claimed. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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53mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide table explicitly states 53 mAh x 2 earbuds, so 53 mAh per bud. Typical versus rated capacity and nominal cell voltage are not labelled.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 5 |
| ANC off | Yes | 24 |
| Call | No | 2.5 |
| Call | Yes | 12 |
Bsoundcore Space A40
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | Not available | No | 10 |
| ANC off | Not available | Yes | 50 |
| ANC on | Not available | No | 8 |
| ANC on | Not available | Yes | 40 |
| Transparency | Not available | No | 8 |
| Transparency | Not available | Yes | 40 |
| ANC off | LDAC | No | 6 |
| ANC off | LDAC | Yes | 30 |
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 5 |
| ANC on | LDAC | Yes | 25 |
| Call | Not available | No | 6 |
Longest claimed use per charge
5h
10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
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8h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
5h
10h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
50h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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40h
Talk time (claimed)
2.5h
6h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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The maker estimates about two hours for a full earbud charge, three hours for the case by USB-C cable, or 3.5 hours for the case wirelessly. Ten minutes in the case is claimed to give up to four hours of earbud playback. Use a certified USB-C charging cable. The manual lists a 5 V / 0.65 A input, without an inferred charging-wattage or USB-PD claim. Fully dry the earbuds and port before charging. ANC, LDAC, calls and volume affect runtime.3Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Component-specific approximate times come from the exact public maker FAQ. The original and newer guide SPECS row says only two hours, while its charging diagram depicts three hours beside the powered case. That generic table alone is not used to assign case-only timing. The explicit component-specific FAQ supports the stored bud and cable-case estimates. Literal 5 V / 0.65 A input is not converted into accepted watts or a charging protocol.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
800mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide table separately states 800 mAh case-cell capacity. No USB output capacity or energy conversion is inferred.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Tap once: play or pause, Tap twice: next track, Tap three times: previous track, Touch and hold: Google Assistant9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text: tap once, twice, three times and touch and hold.
Double tap left: play/pause, Double tap right: next track, Double tap either bud: answer/end call, Hold either bud 2 seconds: noise-control mode or reject call4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original complete stereo/mono controls table. Volume can be assigned in soundcore, without asserting it is enabled by default.
Remappable controls
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Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Gemini9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Touch and hold activates the voice assistant. Google Assistant comes from the Google article and the Verge review.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page lists Gemini activation by touch and hold or hotword for Pixel Buds A-Series, next to Hey Google. Gemini needs the latest app and an Android 10 or later phone.
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
Capacitive touch sensors, Single IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor in the case1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Voice: dual beamforming microphones. Sensors: capacitive touch, single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection, Hall effect sensor in the case. The page does not say if the IR sensor count is per earbud.7Reviewifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_A-SeriesRead 11 October 2026iFixit device page lists a motion-detecting accelerometer in the earbuds along with the touch sensors, the single IR proximity sensor and the case Hall effect sensor. Google's support article does not list the accelerometer for the A-Series.
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
XS, S, M, L, XL4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original and current WEARING diagrams list XS, S, M, L and XL. Maker launch release and independent box overview corroborate five sizes/pairs. Brief marketing says four tip options without clarifying whether fitted tips are excluded, so that phrase does not override the complete five-size list.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Earbuds, Charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
Left and right earbuds, Charging case, Five pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety Guide10Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/headphones/soundcore-by-anker-space-a40/m408250Read 8 October 2026Independent public indexed Consumer Reports overview explicitly lists five pairs of earpieces, charging cradle/recharge battery/carry case, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide and Safety Guide. Those combined cradle/battery/carry-case terms refer to the charging case, not three separate accessories. Later full-page open returns an access restriction. No paid test table or bypass is used. This is the standard model box overview, not a claim of a distinct current SKU bundle revision.
Cables included
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-A | 1 |
Bsoundcore Space A40
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C | 1 |
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/75443321Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
www.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a39360112Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Current official US full specifications and exact FAQ answers were captured through ordinary public indexed web results. Later full-page requests can redirect by region to Anker Nordics. No access barrier is bypassed. Official direct US native product JSON separately verifies the selected Black sales SKU and availability.
Manual
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salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdf4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original official A3936 User Manual from the current service index. English APP, WEARING, CHARGING, CONTROLS, LDAC and SPECS sections were read. English SPECS page EN 04, PDF page 6, was rendered to verify 16 ohms where text extraction corrupts the font.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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