
Anker Soundcore - Life A1
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"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)"
"Rock solid for the past couple of years."
"IPX7"
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"They are inexpensive so I bought several pairs so I can rotate in and out of them during 100 milers."
"All that for 40 bucks. ... Can't really go wrong with 'em imo"
"they were $49 on Amazon"
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"Perfect fit and stays in place for runs up to 3.5 hours and more."
"They will stay in my ears for 3 hrs, usually with no adjustment ever needed."
"stay secure in my ears for hrs (except when 10/10 sweaty or raining)"
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"Long battery life."
"battery life is stellar"
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"cheap and sound good"
"Super cheap, excellent quality (apart from the case)"
"actually sound great"
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"No ANC or any of that"
"They don't have noise cancelling tho.."
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"with most of them, you can't use the free app to customize them"
Soundcore A1. IPX7 Solid fit. Good bass. Cheap. They don't have noise cancelling tho..
I've found a small amount of sweat causes my soundcore to break. I'm interested the third pair in 6 months
I've just got my new A1s in my ears and you're right they're good. Better than the X10 and x20 maybe. I'll test them on my LSR tomorrow to see how I get on
I'd go with the anker soundcore life A1 or tozo T10, both under 40$ solid build good bass and reliable battery life. Great value for everyday use.
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
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).
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
Yeah! At under \~$40 (ideally < $30) you can get earbuds that sound a bit better than the SoundPEATS Free2 Classic and support AAC or aptX. Look at budget picks like SoundPEATS T2/T3, Anker Soundcore Life A1/A2, or TOZO T6/T10. They’re usually comfy and land better codecs for the money. About dot-style vs stemmed: the difference isn’t performance, it’s fit and comfort. Dot/bean buds are shorter in your ear and some people find them less likely to poke or fall out, while stemmed ones stick out more but can house bigger mics/antennas. It’s really about what feels secure for your ears, not a universal “one shape stays in better.” If you tell me whether you’re on iPhone or Android, I can tailor a specific pick with the best codec for your device. Before buyng, check th sound profile on [audiotones.co](http://audiotones.co)
I’d recommend the Anker Sound core Life A1 they’re cheap, stay secure during workouts, sound great and have solid battery life. Also worth checking out the JLab Go Air for a lightweight, sweat resistant option.
I’d suggest the Anker Sound core P25i cheap, secure fit, sweat resistant and great sound for workouts. The JLab Go Air are another solid low cost option worth checking out.
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.
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.
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