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OneOdio A40 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

OneOdio A40 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

9.1

User score

★Better than 91% of headphones
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

52%

8.8

Sound

20%

7.0

Features

10%

5.6

Design

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Battery

4%

9.4

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 87% of headphones
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 38,066 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 95% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones OneOdio A40

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components:

52%

8.8

Sound

20%

7.0

Features

10%

5.6

Design

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Battery

4%

9.4

Calls & Controls

7.7
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 38,066 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
OneOdio A40 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
▲ Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
▲ Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
▼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
▲ Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
▲ Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
?
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
▲ Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
▲ Better than 71% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
▼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
40 ms
Audio latency
40 ms
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 14.6% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
▲ Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
▲ Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
?
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
▲ Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
30 hours
Battery life
30 hours
▲ Better than 46% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46.3% of headphones and equal to 10.4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
12 hours
Battery life with ANC
12 hours
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 12 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 92.3% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
Charging time
2.5 hours
Charging time
2.5 hours
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
▲ Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
400 mAh
Battery capacity
400 mAh
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 400 mAh, lower battery capacity than 69.7% of headphones and equal to 8.6% of headphones.
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Brand name
OneOdio
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
500 g
Weight
500 g
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 500 g, heavier than 98.5% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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OneOdio A40 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    40 ms
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 14.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
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    OneOdio A40
    the average pair of headphones
    OneOdio A40 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.14 vs 8.000).
    9.14 vs 8
  • 70.4% more popular
    OneOdio A40 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 17.7% better value for money
    OneOdio A40 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.55 vs 7.3).
    8.55 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    40 ms
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 6 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2022 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2022 vs 2016
  • 2.29x higher weight
    Weight
    500 g
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (500 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    500 g vs 218 g
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    1 %
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 18 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    12 hours
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    12 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    400 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    400 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2.29x higher weight
    Weight
    500 g
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (500 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    500 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    1 %
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 18 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    12 hours
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (12 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    12 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    400 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    400 mAh vs 580 mAh

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Summary of the review
OneOdio A Series Review – Your New Noise Cancelling Headphones?

Third-party reviews

Based on 38,066 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about OneOdio A40

  • Excellent value for money in the budget price range
  • Effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for daily commutes and travel
  • High level of comfort with soft protein memory foam ear pads and adjustable headband
  • Includes helpful accessories like a travel pouch, airplane adapter, and detachable cables
  • Supports multi-point Bluetooth pairing for two devices simultaneously
  • Impressive sound quality for the price, featuring a clear and balanced audio profile

What we don't like about OneOdio A40

  • Voice quality in 'communication' or call mode can sound muddy or low quality
  • ANC performance may fall short of expectations compared to premium high-end brands
  • Microphonics issue where touching the cable can transmit audible noise through the headset
  • Higher volumes may result in harsh treble or dominant high frequencies
  • Limited battery life compared to some newer competitors (approx. 16–25 hours depending on mode)

Verdict

The OneOdio A40 is an over-ear wireless headset featuring hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) that reduces ambient noise by up to 20dB and 40mm neodymium drivers delivering a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz with a sensitivity of 102dB/mW. Key characteristics include Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, a built-in CVC 6.0 noise-canceling microphone for clear calls, and a foldable design with protein leather memory foam earmuffs for long-term comfort. Its main pros are the versatile dual-mode connectivity (wireless and 3.5mm wired), included travel accessories like an airplane adapter, and a lightweight, durable build that provides great value for the price. However, its battery life is relatively short compared to newer models, offering approximately 16 to 25 hours of playtime, and some users note that voice quality in communication mode can occasionally sound muddy.

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