Soundcore Life A1 by Anker True Wireless
An 8mm driver with triple-layer diaphragms and three custom sound modes delivers 40% deeper bass, backed by a 40-hour total battery and IPX7 waterproof build for all-day reliability. Dual charging via USB-C or Qi wireless and a 10-minute quick charge for 2 hours of playback add everyday convenience. Best for gym-goers and commuters who need durable, long-lasting earbuds for podcasts and calls, not critical music listening.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 10
case battery hours 40
water resistance IPX7
42 Overall Score
Price $40
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong comfort (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average sound (7th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
78/100Our AI sentiment read
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| 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 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charge Time | 0.1666667 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 40 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Soundcore |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Soundcore Life A1 by Anker True Wireless | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Nothing Ear (3) | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Anker Space A40 A3936 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 40 | 26 | 15 | 19 | 54 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IP57 | IPX4 | Water-Resistant | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundcore Life A1 by Anker True Wireless | 31.8 | 60.4 | 35 | 6.6 | 91 | 73.8 | 50.3 | 87.5 | 81.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 80.1 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 81.4 | 82.9 | 82 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 89.9 | 73.1 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.5 | 97.5 | 73.3 | 93.8 | 77.8 | 94.7 | 80.1 | 100 | 81.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 96 | 73.8 | 97.2 | 99.4 | 90.3 |
| Anker Space A40 A3936 Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 80.1 | 97.4 | 73.1 |
Price
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