
Anker Soundcore - Life A3i
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Last updated: Sep 24, 2025 Scoring
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"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."
"They’re brilliant for the money. ... You don’t even need to spend £40. £15/20 and you’ll get a perfectly good pair"
"Anker A3i are on the cheaper side and work perfectly."
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"I use them a lot too (albeit one bud at a time) and the battery life is still phenomenal."
"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."
"I use them for audiobooks 6-8 hours a day, and have never had a problem with them."
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"When I play Metal I can't hear them. ... When I have my buds in I don't feel like murdering anyone as much👍"
"Excellent adjustable noise canceling"
"May ANC na rin siya."
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"been using for more than a year now still working as the day i bought them"
"I've had a pair of Soundcore (Anker brand, I believe) for several years now ... All of them still work well ... they've held up longer than I expected."
"I tend to be hard on my earbuds (working out, jogging, even sleeping) ... they've held up longer than I expected."
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"the little wing they have makes them stick in your ear pretty well ... they’ve never fallen out on me ... they don’t fall out when running or moving."
"I tend to be hard on my earbuds (working out, jogging, even sleeping) ... they've held up longer than I expected."
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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."
"they stuck out of my ears like little dildo clit ticklers."
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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."
"they started connecting while inside the case."
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"didn't rate the sound"
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"they would no longer hold a charge"
"Sadly my $99 Anker Soundcore ... last only a small fraction of that time."
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"Water resistant, though, not waterproof."
im using the soundcore a3i right now. got it 3 weeks ago. so far so good
r/Earbuds • Which earbuds would be the current "best bang for buck"? ->Yessir. Almost 4 months and still going strong. I use them a lot too (albeit one bud at a time) and the battery life is still phenomenal.
r/Earbuds • Which earbuds would be the current "best bang for buck"? ->I daily drive the Space A40's for gym, music and phone calls. I use the Life A3i's at work (physical button), and the P10 VR's for PS5. Soundcore for the win 🤘😎🤙
r/Earbuds • Best earbuds to buy 2025 ->Oddly enough, my soundcore A3i’s have been doing a fantastic job. They’re kind of cheap budget earbuds, but the little wing they have makes them stick in your ear pretty well, and they’ve never fallen out on me. Sound quality is decent, not going to beat much better earbuds, but they do have pretty good ANC. I got them initially as cheap every day ear buds since I knew I would lose them eventually, but they’ve slowly become my sport/gym earbuds since they don’t fall out when running or moving.
r/running • Headphones for glasses wearers ->I really liked soundcore a3i, gone anker after hearing they make quality stuff, 6 months in left earbud broke, got it exchanged, another 6 months again the left earbud broke, just weird high pitched sounds with no music volume, i didn't drop them or such, just wake up to find them not working when leaving house both times, so, not sure if they do make that quality stuff, at least from first hand experience, tho the earphone itself was great.
r/Earbuds • Under $100 wireless earbuds? ->Anker A3i are on the cheaper side and work perfectly. I accidentally lost them so my lovely partner is letting me borrow their Jabra Elite 4 Active and those are alright. Good but not as good. I don't like that the quietest setting still feels so loud but for noise cancelling they're good
r/aspergirls • What's the best noise cancelling headphones you have tried? ->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? ->SoundCore anker A3i earbuds are the first inner earbuds I ever used and they are fantastic. Great price and great product. I have to catch a bus through a really shitty area of London every day so there are a LOT of phone wankers that play their vid chats for everyone to participate in. When I play Metal I can't hear them. I don't play my audiobooks on them because I only listen to audiobooks at home on my SoundCore anker mini speaker which is absolutely great. When I have my buds in I don't feel like murdering anyone as much👍
r/audible • What earbuds do you use? ->I've tried a bunch of cheap TWS, so if by earbuds, you mean TWS, here are my picks under 40. Best earbuds without tips, buds like normal airpods UNDER $40 1. Oppo Enco Air 3 2. SoundPeats Air 3 Deluxe HS Best all-around choice (best combo of ANC, sound, codecs, app support, battery, call quality, multipoint etc.) UNDER $40 1. QCY Melobuds Pro 2. Soundcore A3i or Soundcore A20i Best Sound Quality UNDER $40 1. Moondrop Space Travel 2. SoundPeats Engine4 My personal choice overal: Moondrop Space Travel These are Bluetooth buds that I've tried that are likely $40 or less (at l least when on sale) that I think are the best choice, depending on what you are looking for. The Melobuds Pro are likely the best you can get OVERALL, because they have decent sound, multipoint, good battery, good ANC/Transparency, lots of features, LDAC, and a adequate app that helps customization. Most earbuds like this are closer to the $100 range. It's on sale in my country for 45 right now, but likely cheaper in the US. The Soundcore A3i and A20i both great performers that are tuned with the typical big bass of Soundcore, but the mids and treble are actually more balanced than most buds. It comes with the excellent Soundcore app support which is one of the better apps in all of TWS in my opinion. You get custom EQ settings, touch control, and more - if you are a bass head, these would be a good choice. If you like airpod-style earbuds without rubber/silicone/foam tips, the Oppo Enco Air 3 is better than the airpods 2 or 3, and a fraction of the price. It's hard to find/buy where I am, so the SoundPeats Air 3 Deluxe HS was a close second with some cool features. For sound quality alone, I don't think I have heard anything better than the SoundPeats Engine4 in this price range. It's about 50 in my country but likely cheaper elsewhere. It has LDAC, and dual drivers to present very clear sound. The Engine4 is tuned very neutral with a strong boost to the lower bass, which I enjoy. Only issue is that it does NOT have ANC or Transparency mode, which prevents it from being up there with the Melobuds Pro as an all-arounder. My favourite choice of them all is the Moondrop Space Travel. It is one of the best tuned earbuds ever (in my opinion), and comes with 3 EQ presets for different bass levels (moderate bass, extra bass, monitor flat bass response). It is only $20, and while the plastic and case clearly show it, the buds themselves punch way above their price range. There is no multipoint or high res codec support, but it sounds great and has an app. The app is kinda shitty and only works with Android at the moment, but you can map controls, choose your tuning, and have access to surprisingly good ANC and transparency modes. I was blown away when I first bought these as the performance for the $20 price tag was amazing, and despite not being the bass cannons that I gravitate to, the tuning was fantastic out of the box. Something to note is that Moondrop just came out with the Moondrop Moca, which is apparently very similar to the Space Travel, just better tech/features, and is around $40, but I haven't tested it yet - I have heard good things though. I can't vouch for it, but my guess is it would be a good choice if you want the best sound/tuning while still enjoying ANC, transparency, etc.
r/Earbuds • Budget earbuds under 40$. ->Soundcore Life A3i, Life A2 NC, and if you can still find them the Liberty Air 2 Pro. These are somewhat dated, but the sound quality is still some of the very best imo.
r/Earbuds • Exposing the Truth About Wireless Earbuds: Hype, Price, and Real Value ->As I was reading this, I was thinking "Tozo NC7," and then I got to the end. Alternatives could include the Soundcore Space A40, p40i, Life A2 NC, and Life A3i, along with the Tozo NC9 (there are many variations of these), Jlab jbuds Air Pro for starters. These are all earbuds that I have used personally and can vouch for.
r/Earbuds • Best $50 earbuds with transparency mode ->I really love my A3i earbuds but they look like they may have been discontinued? I also have the Space Q45 headphones but I find the noise cancelling on them is worse - I had to stop wearing them anyways when I got an industrial piercing lol. My boyfriend (who is more sound sensitive than me) likes both just fine fwiw. Battery life on both is insane.
r/evilautism • DO NOT BUY JBL BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES ->Thanks for the tip. Just ordered a pair
r/Earbuds • Which earbuds would be the current "best bang for buck"? ->my liberty 4 nc died after 90 days. It started hissing from the right ear so loud you could hear it laying on a table. it was deafening loud outside of normal mode. The metal grill inside actually fell out inside my ear. POS product. I am trying to get warranty service now but i suspect it will be denied because it fell apart. I have the a3i also and it was always superior. The damn liberty nc4 never fit right and always wanted to fall out. The anc never worked because the fit was so bad and the connector was made to force you to use their connector. Garbage through and through.
r/Earbuds • Best Budget Earbuds 2025/ Comparison to Liberty 4 Pro/Nc ->look into soundcore TWS i bought Space A40 off of aliexpress for something like 22 to 28K I don't remember the exact amount. but for android they are peak. the software tech is nice as well
r/PakistaniTech • What are some good wireless earbuds ->I got the anc model and does the job pretty well tbh. Given the price
r/askSouthAfrica • Good earbuds for under R1000 that last long? ->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 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? ->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 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 ->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 ->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). ->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 ->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 ->Anker Soundcore are good
r/oneplus • Best wireless earbuds to go with the oneplus 12? ->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? ->Soundcore from Anker. Mura lang pero goods na.
r/AskPH • what's the best wireless headset with good microphone u know? ->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 good.
r/Tech_Philippines • Recommended bluetooth earphone ->I like Anker Soundcore Earbuds.
r/ZeroWaste • Can anyone recommend a brand for robust wireless earphones? ->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? ->I’ve really enjoyed my anker soundcores.
r/Marathon_Training • Best running earbuds ->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? ->soundcore anker earphones talaga
r/Tech_Philippines • Recommended bluetooth earphone ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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