Soundcore Life A1 by Anker Life A1 True Wireless
Soundcore
42 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Bose
96 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Calls
Music
Fitness
Commute
Specifications
| Soundcore Life A1 by Anker Life A1 True Wireless | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Soundcore 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 | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Soundcore | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life A1 by Anker Life A1 True Wireless
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Life A1 by Anker Life A1 True Wireless1.045score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00100.382score per dollar
Soundcore Life A1 by Anker Life A1 True Wireless offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
