by Anker Life A1 True Wireless Earbuds, Powerful Customized Sound, 40H Playtime, Wireless Charging, USB-C Fast Charge, IPX7 Waterproof, Button Control, Bluetooth Earbuds, Commute, Sports

So far I gotta give these 5 stars the sound is amazing and they do not fall out like airpods which is exactly how I would end up loosing them. I like how you can adjust the equalizer on the soundcore app to your liking, the wireless charging for the case is an amazing feature on budget ear buds. It was very easy to set up and pick the correct wing size for better comfort. The design of these is amazing at first I found them to be a bit bulky but you end up getting used to it. Amazing now I gotta see if they last tho but so far they’re syncing perfectly.

These have been the best earbuds I've come across so far. I do not know why the ear wings aren't on all earbuds, they are so comfortable and clearly keep them from falling out of your ear, which is my biggest nuisance with a lot of them, as you start to feel it sliding out. These fit perfect, can't fall out. Now onto the sound.....the bass on these are so gooood! The overall sound quality for these earbuds are amazing. When I use these I don't feel I am missing out in comparison to over the head headphones. I use these with my Ipod Nano and sometimes through my phone, been perfect to pair it up and sounds great with both. Being able to wirelessly charge them is also really cool. The case is great. Literally zero complaints while I've had these so far for a couple of years. I had some Jabra's before and it was lacking a lot with bass, was blown away by how much punch these had. I was worried it would either be only a little extra or maybe some kind of distorted bass, but it is super crisp and punchy. If looking for some great sounding earbuds, that is super affordable on top of it....I don't see how anyone would be disappointed with these.

First, please know that I purchased these earbuds in May of 2021. They are now over 4 years old and still working fine for my needs. Here's how I felt using these earbuds roughly 3-4 times a week for hours per occurrence. Pros - Doesn't break the bank but isnt as cheap as those 20 dollar no name ones you can get on Amazon that change their name but remain the same product. - Sound quality is good, not great. Bass is there but not to a point where I was impressed. I would say overall they sounded passable for music. For podcasts, which I listened to mostly with these, is fantastic. Voices are crisp and cut through any background noise. - Noise cancellation, don't really notice it, not sure if it doesn't even have it or I just haven't turned it on. - Battery life was great for the first few years, as of now 4 + years in, a single charge of the carrying case and buds inside will get me about 20 hours of podcasts at a loud volume. Cons - the rubber ear tips. Not the ones that go into your ear canal and cover the speaker, I'm referring to the ones that sit on top of the earbud and assist with keeping the earbud in place. They are an AMAZING addition. I mean, I could play pick up basketball games with these in and they'd be rock solid the entire time. The bad part comes into the picture now, a few years later. They've stretched out to a point they don't function like they should and the buds fall out easily. I went to purchase a replacement and Anker is sold out for the past month. It's a damn shame I'll have to replace a perfectly good part of earbuds because Anker doesn't support their products properly post sale. Tldr: Good earbuds for podcast and some music, company support for replacement parts sucks.

I bought these to replace my Bose Sport earbuds. While I wanted something that would give me great audio, I didn't want to spend what I paid for those previous earbuds; these Soundcore Life A1do not disappoint, in fact, they are exceeding my expectations. Bluetooth Pairing: Open the case, go to bluetooth settings on the device and select the Life A1 buds. Done. Literally took me less than 15 seconds. Once my devices were paired, as soon as I take a bud out of its case it's already connecting to the last device I used, and by the time I have it popped in my ear, it's ready to go. Comfort and Fit: These buds come with several sizes of plugs, and three sizes of wings. After a little trial and error to get the right fit for my ears, these are so comfortable, I forget I have them in after a while. They are lightweight, they don't pinch anywhere, and I can easily wear these for an entire day at my desk without any discomfort whatsoever. Controls: Like many earbuds these days, you can control several common functions by pressing the earbuds (play/pause, volume up/down, answer/reject calls, Siri, etc.). One thing that surprised me is that these are actual buttons, and not just a touch-control like some other buds have. Build Quality and Design: Both the case and the earbuds are light, but at the same time, feel like they are made to last. Nothing feels "cheap" or "flimsy". The case has a solid magnetic closure design, there is no play in the hinges of the case lid. The buds themselves are riding that fine line between lightweight and feeling substantial enough to feel like a quality earbud. Battery Life and Charging: I can easily go all day long with these buds. I used them continuously for 9 hours on one single charge. The case and the buds themselves charge quickly. And as an added bonus, not only can you charge the case via the USB-C charging port, you can also use a wireless charger. The App: There is a Soundcore app you can download that offers some additional options. It allows you to customize the button controls although your only options of functions to assign to button presses are volume, play/pause, next/previous, Siri, or no action. The app also offers equalizer settings, but you are limited to their 21 presets; 20 equalizer configuration presets and a "Soundcore Signature BassUp". While these presets will most definitely do the trick, I was slightly disappointed there was no option for a custom EQ preset the user can make on their own. Overall, I am incredibly impressed by the value, less than $40 for all of this? And to be honest, these sound at least as good as my previous Bose earbuds.

We placed the order about 5pm and it was delivered about 10pm which we didn't expect. Sweet!! Right out of the box the buds and case were charged and I could have used them right away. One needs a magnifying glass or 20/10 vision to read the instructions for setup. This brand is very similar to another pair I have used so setup was familiar. When making the bluetooth connection the first time you may have to turn off, then on the bluetooth connection on your mobile phone or device. Then the device will pick up the buds connection. The packaging is very good with multiple choices of ear wings and ear tips to fit your ear canal. Take the trouble to try different sizes and combo for each ear. Not all ear canals are born the same even on the same head. Each bud is marked (hard to see) with L and R to designate right and left slot in charging case and which bud goes in which ear. The ear wings are also marked but in my case not very well so swapping out the ear wings I may have the left on the right ear bud and vice versa. I will figure it out wearing them. I use buds just for listening to talk radio and audiobooks so I have nothing to say about quality of sound (bass, tone, treble, etc). The words sound just fine to me. Save the package all together for future reference/needs. UPDATE Feb 2022. I have been using them for more than an hour each day listening to talk radio/audiobooks. Great audio heard. The ear wings make all the difference. They almost make the buds total noise cancellation from street noise around you they seal so well. If someone wants to talk to you while listening to music/talk its best to take one bud out. UPDATE May 2022 I am wearing the buds at least an hour daily for audiobooks. Still works great. Be careful not to mess with the ear wings once they fit best in ear and especially in charger. If they get out of position you can still hear OK its just that when put into charger they aren't positioned to recharge. Look for two white lights as they click in place. Then you know they are charging OK. UPDATE Jun 2022. Bummer. The case stopped charging the buds. I cleaned the buds and inside case but failed to fix problem. Contacted Anker who asked for copy of invoice (thank you Amazon for easy way to get it) and serial nr. of buds which I gave them on 6/6/22. I got 'recycled' buds on 6/9/22. Thank you Anker. They sent a complete box which I needed as the ear wings needed to be replace. Outstanding customer service. UPDATE Oct 2022. I have been using the first pair of buds since I got the 'recycled' pair with the replacement bud charging case. The buds have worked just fine and recharge as well. I wear them for at least an hour a day and eventually the rubber ear wings that hold them in your ear lose their 'umph'. You get spares but not all the same size that works best for your ear canal. So one bud fits better in one ear than the other. Small disappointment.

I have purchased these earbuds twice now. I purchased these because I have trouble finding buds that will not fall out of my ear while working Out or running. At first, I really enjoyed these buds. The sound quality was exceptional, the fit/ comfort was tolerable, and the battery life was very good. The first pair I got, the right bud just stopped working out of the blue after about a year of daily use. Seeing that they weren't too expensive, I took it with a grain of salt and just ordered another pair. I purchased that pair spring of 2025, and they just got retired Jan 2026. With this second pair, the silicone sleeve that goes around the bud to keep it in your ear got warn down very fast and kept slipping out of place, making it fall out of my ear constantly. The sound quality of this pair got bad much faster as well. Along with trouble with the charging case. It didnt seem to hold a charge for as long as my first pair did. At times I would put them in the case expecting that they are charging and when I went to use them, they were still low battery. Im assuming it was because that silicone sleeve had slid out of place and was making the connectors not line up properly. Even with all the trouble I have had with these buds, I still love soundcore and the amazin products that they make. I have been a long time customer of them and I dont plan on turning my back just because these buds didnt fit my needs. If you are looking for great buds, soundcore makes them, just not necessarily these ones.

This was a gift for my wife, and she loves them! These are primarily for listening to the television in our bedroom at night. But they are also paired with her Samsung Galaxy phone. According to her the sound quality is quite good, and the battery life is supreme!

UPDATE: After having these headphones for 6 months I can confidently say that I would purchase them again. I don't even care that they don't shut off when I put them back into their charger, I've adjusted to just turning off my Bluetooth. I've accidentally worn these into the shower, I've been tossed into the pool with them on and miraculously THEY STILL WORK. I have immediately turned them off after accidentally getting them soaking wet, multiple times, and let them dry out but they still work perfectly. No loss of sound, no loss of bass. They're comfortable, have good sound and seem to have a good track record with water accidents. _________________ Purchased in March 2025. They're working really well, they fit perfectly in the ear and are rather loud. They do have a draw back, which I'm not sure if the pair I received are defective or not, that they do not turn off automatically upon seating them in their charger. They also do not automatically turn on when opening the charger to use them, I've had to manually turn them on to begin use(unortunately button wear) and have to turn off bluetooth when finished to turn them off. I have accidentally forgotten to turn off Bluetooth a few times at night, so they've sat draining battery all night before I attempt to use them again only to discover my mistake but I haven't had them run out of battery yet. They would be well worth the coat if they functioned properly.