
Anker Soundcore - Life A1
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2025 Scoring
Liked most:
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"they stay in my ear"
"never fall."
"Really comfortable with loads of different tips etc in the box."
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"and are bombproof. ... I have never broken a pair apart from the time I put them, inexplicably, in the oven. ... I've dropped them in the sink, in the toilet, put them through the washing machine multiple times and they shrug it off like nothing happened."
"Soundcore Life A1 for showering."
"IPX7"
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"battery life are excellent for £25 earbuds."
"Sound quality... are excellent for £25 earbuds."
"Over all they’re my favorite pair of wireless earbuds I’ve owned- and I’ve gone through a lot- and for $30 they’ll serve you well."
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"Sound quality... are excellent for £25 earbuds."
"actually sound great"
"They sound really good for the money"
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"battery life are excellent for £25 earbuds."
"I have a pair of anker soundcore buds that I ve been using heavily daily for like 4 ish years now. ... The battery seems to last nearly as long as it did when new. ... haven noticed a decline in the originals at all."
"Battery still lasts forever after 3 years of use!"
Disliked most:
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"I have some Anker Soundcore that fall out of my ear easily with any of the included tips."
"No matter what size cover I use mine will always inevitably fall out, especially if I’m walking."
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"had it replaced for 3x already due to pairing issues."
"Now they cut out all the time at the gym in the high quality mode when it gets busy. ... Very annoying."
"after my case dropped once it just randomly connects with my phone…mostly at night so when I‘m heading to the gym the next evening they‘re empty"
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"Flat, tinny, no punch to the bass."
"find the bass too light."
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"the A1 is the only earbud from Soundcore that doesn't come with app support either. ... No ANC and no app are deal breakers for me."
"No ANC and no app are deal breakers for me."
"No ANC or any of that"
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"the A1 is the only earbud from Soundcore that doesn't come with app support either. ... No ANC and no app are deal breakers for me."
"No ANC and no app are deal breakers for me."
"The app actually works with them, but it doesn’t help much."
Soundcore A1. IPX7 Solid fit. Good bass. Cheap. They don't have noise cancelling tho..
r/Earbuds • Best Gym Earbuds? ->I was skeptical about wireless earbud until I got some. I have a cheap anker soundcore set that I use for podcasts, and the Nothing Ear 1 that has amazing sound.
r/MotoG • Which wireless earbuds are you using for the Moto G Stylus, 2024? ->Soundcore Life A1. I had a previous version of them that I used daily until they would no longer hold a charge. About $50. My current ones were on sale for $35 when I got the.
r/MotoG • Which wireless earbuds are you using for the Moto G Stylus, 2024? ->I've found a small amount of sweat causes my soundcore to break. I'm interested the third pair in 6 months
r/Marathon_Training • Earbuds for running? ->I've just got my new A1s in my ears and you're right they're good. Better than the X10 and x20 maybe. I'll test them on my LSR tomorrow to see how I get on
r/Marathon_Training • Earbuds for running? ->Don't get the Earfuns. They sound good and have great features for the price, but they do not last long. They're poorly built. I got the Anker Sound Core Life A1's and they do the job as long as you use their EQ. Lots of options in the app. No ANC or any of that and they were $49 on Amazon
r/Earbuds • Best Earbuds for "Everything"? ->I like the Anker LifeA1. Sound quality is decent and the various tips & ear wings make it possible to get a great fit. I like the programmable buttons so i can create a 30s skip with a press (for podcast ads).
r/ultrarunning • What pods/headphones/buds do you use? ->Soundcore A1 has always been solid for me. Integrates with the soundcore app for eq & customising buttons, has wireless charging, battery life is stellar, and they don't fall out during runs bc of the inner earhooks, and they're IPX7. All that for 40 bucks. Can't really go wrong with 'em imo
r/Earbuds • Best ear hook buds for the gym? ->Soundcore Life A1's. They tick a lot of boxes for me. Good sound, comfortable, come with the wings to hold them in, wireless charging, actual clicky buttons instead of touch zones.
r/GooglePixel • What wireless earbuds are you using with your pixel ? ->As an iPhone 14 Pro owner, I had the Soundcore A1 for the past 1.5 years and just ordered the CMF Pro 2 Buds The A1 sound very nice but after my case dropped once it just randomly connects with my phone…mostly at night so when I‘m heading to the gym the next evening they‘re empty and I have to listen to radio music 😂
r/Earbuds • Best Earbuds for IPhone? ->Soundcore by Anker. I had the A1's and really liked those but one of them died after 2 years, so I went for the A3i's with noise cancelling. They are absolutely brilliant for the price, the noise cancelling is great and you can easily switch between active and passive mode, which is great on public transport. The only thing is I would say I preferred the fit on the A1's with the little notch that fits into the top of your ear, it made them fit extra securely. I don't think the A3i's are available anymore but the A40's look pretty much the same and are on offer for £45 at the moment in Amazon.
r/AskUK • What are the best wireless earbuds for under £50? ->I use the soundcore life a1 and can absolutely recommend them. They are a bit older but they stay in my ear, sound pretty good and can last a whole day. (And they cost 30€ if on sale) The normal airpods don’t fit me and the airpods pro are just outside of my pricerange.
r/weightlifting • Any wireless earbuds recommendations? ->Anker Life A1 are very very good and cheap. They will stay in my ears for 3 hrs, usually with no adjustment ever needed. Sound quality 10x better than bone conduction. Long battery life. Downside I guess is they don't work well when super duper sweaty or rainy, but most headphones don't. Usually they perform great though.
r/trailrunning • Which good RUNNING headphones are worth buying as of today? ->Anker life a1 , no transparency but cheap and sound good + block wind + stay secure in my ears for hrs (except when 10/10 sweaty or raining).
r/cycling • Budget earbuds - great audio + transparency for cycling ->Anker Sound core A1 two years now.
r/stupidquestions • How long do ear buds usually last? ->Yeah, the A1 is the only earbud from Soundcore that doesn't come with app support either. No ANC and no app are deal breakers for me.
r/Earbuds • I'm looking for some cheap earbuds, what are the best options? ->Soundcore A1. You will not believe the price quality ratio you get. Perfect fit and stays in place for runs up to 3.5 hours and more.
r/Marathon_Training • Earbuds for running? ->I had the X10 first edition and used it for 14 months of training and 2 marathons in all weather conditions and they are still going strong but i got a bit annoyed with the over ear loop specially during summer when im running with sunglasses so just bought the A1 and been really impressed by them. So far ive used them on all kinda of workouts including 2 long runs of 36 and 40kms with lots of sweat and they show no issues so far (about 3 months of use but i paid 20 euros for them on prime day so really even if they last 6months ill be impressed)
r/Marathon_Training • Earbuds for running? ->Soundcore A1. Super cheap, excellent quality (apart from the case) and stays in ear tested in race and many training runs. Also decent water resistance
r/Marathon_Training • Best running earbuds ->Avoid the Soundcore A1 Life. I love my over-the-ear Soundcore's, but the A1's are the worst earbuds I have ever owned. I would try the Earfun Air Life. They seem to be a cheaper version (no ANC) of the Earfun Air Pros. Amazon has them for $29 with a 20% off coupon.
r/Earbuds • I'm looking for some cheap earbuds, what are the best options? ->The app actually works with them, but it doesn’t help much. They’re just bad earbuds. Flat, tinny, no punch to the bass.
r/Earbuds • I'm looking for some cheap earbuds, what are the best options? ->Agreed. Have been using the Anker Soundcore A1 for almost a year, and they're great. Sound quality and battery life are excellent for £25 earbuds. Caveat: my only gripe is the inability to Skip Backwards without using the phone, but that's possibly model-specific.
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->Soundcore life A1 here! In ear headphones, they Come with different sized buds and ear wings for a snug fit.
r/beginnerrunning • Runners, what headphones are you using? ->Anker Soundcore A1 earbuds with physical buttons. I use these on gloved cycle commute where touch buds don’t work.
r/UKRunners • Best way to change songs during a run? ->For running, I use the Anker Soundcore Life A1. They also sell the Soundcore X20 if you prefer the earhook.
r/Aliexpress • Recommend AliExpress Wireless Earbuds for Running? ->These. They stay seated in your ears and actually sound great. They are inexpensive so I bought several pairs so I can rotate in and out of them during 100 milers. https://a.co/d/0QMw95y
r/trailrunning • Runners, what are the best RUNNING headphones currently? ->For cheap earbuds that have interchangeable ear wings and can be worn one at a time: Soundcore A1. I like Shokz, but can’t wear a hat, sunglasses, and Shokz all at the same time.
r/trailrunning • Runners, what are the best RUNNING headphones currently? ->Had 2 sets of Beats that failed after about a year so I thought id get something chap and cheerful but the Soundcore A1s I replaced them with have been a lot of bang for the buck. Rock solid for the past couple of years.
r/trailrunning • Runner friends, headphones for running that you love? ->Go for the soundcore P30i, if you can. Those have great noise cancelling at a budget, as long as you're not expecting Apple or Bose level ANC. Transparency is pretty decent too, but obviously not perfect, as you can expect. You can get 6/10 hours of playback on a single charge (ANC on/off), and 25/45 hours with the case, and ever customize things like touch controls, low-latency Gaming Mode, Multipoint Connection, Custom EQ, etc. in the app! If you can't afford P30i in your country or they're not available, P20i is also a solid choice. No ANC or Transparency, and the build quality is a little bit lighter, but they're not bad at all. You can also get 10 hours of playback from one single charge, and 30 with the case. You can also customize touch controls in the app, change EQs, etc. I personally wouldn't go for the P2 Mini or any soundcore Life earbuds. Those are soundcore's older buds, and with most of them, you can't use the free app to customize them, and there are physical buttons instead of tap controls, which most people don't love. Hope this helped!
r/Earbuds • Recommend me some good earbuds under €40, there are too many models and I'm the worst at picking one ->I had a previous set of the life line that died prior to getting my libertys. Had never spent more than 50 or so on a pair of ear buds and was realizing just how much I was wearing them so I decided to go ahead and spend a bit more. I have 0 regrets, absolutely love em.
r/SteamDeck • What Earbuds do you use ->I have a pair of anker soundcore buds that I’ve been using heavily daily for like 4 ish years now. The battery seems to last nearly as long as it did when new. The sound quality is pretty good for my non technical ears. Had to grab a new pair cause I lost them for a few months but now I have them both and haven’t noticed a decline in the originals at all. I like that they’re decent quality yet affordable to replace.
r/BuyItForLife • Need a reliable pair of earbuds that won't die on me. ->Yeah, I got those for almost 2 years now.
r/Thailand • Mr. DIY wireless earbuds for iPhone ->soundcore anker earphones talaga
r/Tech_Philippines • Recommended bluetooth earphone ->I try to avoid the speakers, you will put them too loud and damage your hearing. I was very happy with my Jabra elites, but lost them all. Replaced by anker soundcore buds.
r/motorcyclegear • Noise canceling earbuds vs Bluetooth in helmet speaker???? ->Have a look at Anker Soundcore. I have their buds and they are quite good for what I paid. They also do over ear with active nose cancelling and transparency mode
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Best wireless earbuds for ~£50 ->I've got some jabra elite 7 pro and also several Anker soundcore buds and over ear and never had any issues with any of them across pixel 6a, 7a, 8a and 8 pro.
r/GooglePixel • Earbuds that work with google pixel 7pro ->Buy Anker soundcore buds, they’re available on Lazada. Fraction of the price, just as good, available in white. Very well reviewed and when you inevitably lose one of both or them it’s not the trauma losing an Apple EarPod is.
r/Thailand • Mr. DIY wireless earbuds for iPhone ->Same. No complaints at all. More importantly they fit and stick in my ears which EarPods shaped buds don’t.
r/Thailand • Mr. DIY wireless earbuds for iPhone ->I was honestly surprised by anker soundcore. My wife stole my Buds live so I got her soundcore. They are surprisingly good for their price.
r/S22Ultra • Seeking best earbuds for cancelling noise - what is your pick? ->I've had a couple of these and they are pretty good for the money
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->Incorrect. Anker Sound core are a solid choice.
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->I've tried many brands (beats, Sony, pixel buds, akg, master and dynamic$$) and I've finally settled on the. Anker Soundcore for me. I use the p40i with the Comply foam tips and I've had no complaints during my calls. Great part is that model of earbud is relatively cheap to stock up on in case you have a habit of misplacing them like I do. My current Pixel is the 8.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds should I use for phone calls? ->I have a cheap pair of Funsound ear buds that I have been wearing everyday for more than 5 years and they still last 6+ hours on a charge and recharge in 30 min in the case. Sadly my $99 Anker Soundcore and $199 Samsung Galaxy buds Pro3 last only a small fraction of that time.
r/BuyItForLife • Looking for Bluetooth Earbuds (android phone). ->I also have the ones from amazon and I love them so much
r/Costco • Costco Exclusive Soundcore Headphones ->I have the soundcore and they are solid... not sure if they are the best of the 3 but won't disappoint you
r/Earbuds • Which one has the best microphone for call? I don't listen to music much ->My Anker Soundcores are surprisingly good. No where near as good as the Airpod Pro 2s that they replaced, but better than expected. - they fall out a lot more - the touch controls are finicky But otherwise quite decent.
r/BuyItForLife • Alternatives to AirPods? ->I wonder if you just got unlucky with Anker (or I've been lucky)? I've had at least a couple of pairs of their Soundcore earbuds that have worked extremely well for me until I eventually lose them.
r/BuyItForLife • Looking for bluetooth earbuds that aren't gonna crap out a month outside of warranty ->Try Anker soundcore range earphone or headphone .they are not that expensive but sound very good and also battery last so long that you can't believe.
r/samsunggalaxy • Earphone recommendations ->i have the Soundcores and i think they are pretty good.
r/Earbuds • Under $100 wireless earbuds? ->[Soundcore by Anker](https://s.shopee.ph/AA33ARqH2p) Sound quality is good. May ANC na rin siya. Also affordable
r/Tech_Philippines • Please recommend me some good wireless earphones ->just anker soundcore. the best !
r/srilanka • Any reliable Earbuds within 10K to 15K (average ANC) ->For in ear I love my anker sound core. But for battery life, I love my aftershockz conduction. I have an early version. My partner has the fancy waterproof one.
r/BuyItForLife • In ear headphones. Plz help. Tired of replacing constantly. ->Anker soundcore. Affordable, great battery life. Excellent adjustable noise canceling.
r/martialarts • Earbuds that stay in my ears when working a heavy bag ->attention quand même avec nothing. J'ai des buds pro et j'ai du échanger déjà deux fois d'écouteurs car celui de droite se déchargé à vitesse grand v. je me retrouvais avec l'écouteur droit à 10% pendant que le gauche avait 70% de charge. Très souvent j'ai aussi un écouteur qui ne se recharge pas quand je le rentre dans le boitier alors que l'autre s'est rechargé à 100%. Je conseillerais perso des écouteurs anker soundcore.
r/france • Meilleurs écouteurs sans fil 100€ ->I got a pair of Soundcore by Anket in Jan. I use them for audiobooks 6-8 hours a day, and have never had a problem with them. Battery life lasts all week for me since I switch out using one bud at a time, but I think they have like 30h of battery if using both. Fast charge. Water resistant, though, not waterproof.
r/BuyItForLife • Looking for Bluetooth Earbuds (android phone). ->Long battery life is music to my ears - pun intended! Seriously though, I've had some great experiences with Anker's Soundcore earbuds, they last forever! Have you considered checking those out?
r/Earbuds • Looking for earbuds with long battery life ->So many commenting Airpods Pro... I have the Pro 2s and Anker Soundcore. Honestly prefer the Soundcore.
r/Earbuds • What is the best ANC buds. I don't care about anything else ->Big fan of the Anker Soundcore line 🤙🏼
r/NewSkaters • earphones/earbuds recommendation? ->Anker soundcore earbuds are legit. $20 on amazon and great quality and app
r/Costco • Costco Exclusive Soundcore Headphones ->I love my Anker Soundcore earbuds.
r/BuyItForLife • Alternatives to AirPods? ->anker sound core best earbuds ever . been using for more than a year now still working as the day i bought them
r/PakGamers • Best earbuds under 6000 rupees ->Battery life (number of charges) goes down a lot if you let the charge go below 20%. I recently bought some Anker Soundcore wireless earbuds and they warn you when the charge gets to 20%. Also, charging to 80% improves battery life but I don't think you can control that as the earbuds will charge automatically when they're in the charging case.
r/BuyItForLife • In ear headphones. Plz help. Tired of replacing constantly. ->If you are on Samsung, any Galaxy buds with be good. Buds 2 pro very well with some Bass emphasis. Buds 3 pro (I have them and love them), might be the best on sound quality. Buds 3 FE great noise cancellation, but missing some features because they are FE, still great. OnePlus buds 4, might be the best overall for the price, no complaints actually for that price. The Huawei are actually pretty good for the price,but like the FE, may miss some features, nothing to worry about. And the Soundcore may be the midd point between all of them, not bad at all, but no the best, the same, no complains at the price.
r/Earbuds • You lost your galaxy buds fe and you want to replace them, what are you getting? ->Don't waste your money on overpriced earbuds. You know what Sony, apple, Samsung Bose, and seinheiser have in common? They are disgustingly overpriced for a technology that is still going nowhere. The only time you use big brands is over ear. Earfun pro 4 Or Anything from soundcore. Will give you the identical features with slightly less noise canceling ability. Which shocker is the #1 thing I personally couldn't give a crap about as long as it's decent
r/Earbuds • Earbuds recommendation which don't hurt helicis crus ->I have the 4. Outstanding. Gives you better than big brand quality on many ways Anker soundcores are good too
r/Earbuds • Earbuds recommendation which don't hurt helicis crus ->I reallyyyyy love soundcore anker any of them
r/malaysians • Looking for ANC Wireless Earbuds, Budget RM600 below ->Bro its so underrated here. Tried airpod either same or… tak best sangat compared to soundcore 🤣🤣
r/malaysians • Looking for ANC Wireless Earbuds, Budget RM600 below ->Anker soundcore. They’re brilliant for the money. You don’t even need to spend £40. £15/20 and you’ll get a perfectly good pair
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->I've been using Anker Soundcore since January last year. The sound is good, the earbud is affordable and most importantly, I only need to charge it once a week even though I use it for 7-8hr per day
r/Bolehland • Best Earbuds? ->I was using some Anker Soundcore earbuds but they started connecting while inside the case. Now I'm using Nothing Ear (a) and enjoying them.
r/audible • What earbuds do you use? ->I’m on my second pair and they’re outstanding. Good sound, tight fit, and a price that’s unbeatable
r/PlanetFitnessMembers • Best headphones for the gym ->Soundcore from Anker. Mura lang pero goods na.
r/AskPH • what's the best wireless headset with good microphone u know? ->go for Anker Soundcore or Moondrop on AliExpress. Both brands give great value for the money, and the prices are way cheaper than local shops.
r/srilanka • Any reliable Earbuds within 10K to 15K (average ANC) ->They make earbuds for sleeping. I have Anker Soundcore but there are others. My Bose are a little too bulky to sleep on an airplane so for long flights I will take the soundcore or I also have the Shokz Open Air that work well too because of how they sit but with Shokz, they aren’t noise canceling because you can still hear noises around you.
r/bose • What are the best headphone to sleep on the plane ? (Economy seat) ->Apple 2nd Gen with usb-c have been my favorite. Anker Soundcore has good value. Tozo has best battery life are super loud but have pairing issues or if you have multiple of same model
r/Earbuds • Best earbuds for iPhone? ->Anker Soundcore good value at that cost
r/Earbuds • Best Earbuds you can purchase on amazon under $150? ->I’ve been using anker soundcore and they are pretty good. Not sure on the model though. Got them on offer on Amazon.
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->Another vote for Anker Soundcore. Excellent value for money.
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->You guys gotta try earbuds from Soundcore by Anker. Best budget buds I've tried and it performs really well, and has a great sound. Great equaliser too.
r/Earbuds • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended wireless earbuds in the past year ->Anker SoundCore is the best. Fight me!
r/PlanetFitnessMembers • Best headphones for the gym ->anker soundcore is good.
r/Tech_Philippines • Recommended bluetooth earphone ->If you're on iOS & Apple ecosystem, I love my airpods. But if you're price conscious or don't care about integration features, Anker/SoundCore has always been reliable for me.
r/audible • What earbuds do you use? ->I bought some random ones off Amazon based on the reviews. They were only £25 so thought I’d take a punt on them not really expecting them to be as good as people were saying. I also have a pair of Anker Soundcore but find the bass too light. Anyway, they are called Btootos and they are absolutely excellent for the money. They are almost as good as AirPods in terms of sound quality. Not quite but for the money I really don’t think it’s worth paying extra for the AirPods, the difference isn’t that big
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->Anker Soundcore via BT. Great value
r/SteamDeck • What Earbuds do you use ->I’ve really enjoyed my anker soundcores.
r/Marathon_Training • Best running earbuds ->I have Soundcore by Anker. Paid about $40. They are super sweat proof, pretty comfortable,sound decent and hold a charge all day.
r/NewSkaters • earphones/earbuds recommendation? ->Had both and imo the airpods are so much better it's not even close. My anker would regularly have connection glitches when walking through busier areas. They also much more regularly fall out, and ultimately they didn't last very long
r/BuyItForLife • Alternatives to AirPods? ->Have you all looked into replacement tips from Spinfit, Sedna, Azla? Those seem like a good option as they carry lots of sizes and fit the ear better than the standard tips. (I don’t own any, I just saw them recommended on another post in the sub. It looks like SS, then S are the smallest sizes. They all have instructions on how to select your size and model). Also on Amazon there are silicone behind the neck straps that you can fit to any earbud while running/working out and later take them off when you don’t need them. I’m still deciding on a lightweight, compact, good-sounding, earbud under $100 and most of all great fitting for running. I have some Anker Soundcore that fall out of my ear easily with any of the included tips. I also have older Jabra Elite (not the active), which are more comfortable but still not great for running..
r/Earbuds • What are the best earbuds for running? ->Is this the Anker Soundcore? Bought one a year ago and had it replaced for 3x already due to pairing issues.
r/Earbuds • A tier tws earbuds with best warranty? Third party insurance? Cost of battery replacement in or out of warranty? ->Sony XM5s are pretty good in terms of isolation but that it ear shape dependent. Sound quality wise, especially for street listening, I'd honestly buy a much cheaper Anker Soundcore or something similar.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Wireless Earbuds Recommendation ->Get the soundcores, fantastic value
r/Earbuds • Please suggest me the best Earbuds in this price range ->My Anker soundcores ($50 miracles) were rock solid until December. Now they cut out all the time at the gym in the high quality mode when it gets busy. It matched the December update and when I started to see the new Apple headset marshmallows show up. Could be Apple interference or Google Standard bluetooth incompetence at this point. Very annoying.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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