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Anker Soundcore Life A11 / 10
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Anker Soundcore Life A1

Feeling bassy on a budget? The Anker Soundcore Life A1 might be the answer to your workout's prayers.

Current price · Amazon US
$39.99
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Noise Isolation / ANC
7.5/ 10
7.5
0.010.0

A 7.5 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top 10% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
8.39 hAbove average
8.39 h
3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
26 hBelow average
26 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX7
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX76%

IPX7 appears on 6% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type
Passive
Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Passive appears on 14% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
8.39 h
Battery Life With Case
26 h
Charging Method
USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes
10 min
Charging Case Capacity
770 mAh
Earbud Capacity
85 mAh
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IPX7
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes
Material Case
Plastic
Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Passive
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
8 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Frequency Response Signature
V-shaped
Impedance
16 Ω

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Range
18 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
No
Latency
260 ms

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Case Dimensions
82×37×33 mm
Color Options
Black
Ear Tip Material
Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included
XS, S, M, L, XL
Wearing Style
Wingtip stabilizers
Weight Per Earbud
5.5 g
Weight With Case
58 g

Features

Control Type
Physical buttons
Eq Customization
Presets only
Auto Connect
Yes
Auto Pause
No
Mono Mode
Yes

Identity

Model Number
A3927011

Microphone

Count
2
Type
Dual microphone

Release

Date
2020-10-02
Msrp Usd
49 USD
Year
2020

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.2/ 10
Recommended
Jasper Lastoria
Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed November 2021
Isolation7.5
Battery life7.1
Comfort & fit8.7
Connectivity5.0
Design6.0
Portability9.0
The verdict

Can this set of cheap earbuds be your new workout companion? The Anker Soundcore Life A1 promises a lot for a little like an IPX7 rating, wireless charging, and full mono listening. If you're looking for bass-heavy earbuds that'll survive your workouts for cheap, the Soundcore Life A1 is a great pick. Still, it has its flaws and certainly isn't the best option from the Anker Soundcore family.

✓What we like
✓Comfortable and secure fit
✓Inexpensive
✓Stable connection
✓IPX7 rating
✓Wireless charging compatible
✓Mono mode
✕What could be better
✕Preset EQs are polarizing
✕Case feels flimsy
✕Microphone is not great
✕AAC and SBC codecs only
Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Anker Soundcore Life A1SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Anker Soundcore Life A1 frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-48-36-24-120+12+24201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
Anker Soundcore Life A1: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
209.9
2510.1
3210.0
409.7
509.1
638.3
807.2
1005.8
1254.1
1601.5
200-1.0
250-3.1
315-3.1
400-3.2
500-3.3
630-2.3
800-1.3
10000.0
12501.4
16003.7
20006.6
250010.5
31509.7
40005.1
50003.9
63006.3
8000-0.1
100000.7
12500-8.4
16000-1.8
20000-43.3

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