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Soundcore Sleep A30
noise cancelling
7.7/ 10
ANCNoise cancellingNoise cancelling — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling
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Key specs
Form Factor
Most commonLow-profile earbuds67%Eye mask with speakers33%
Low-profile earbuds is the most common — on 67% of the 3 sleep headphones we've cataloged (of 3).
Battery Life Wireless
9 hBelow average9 h
8 h14 h
below average for sleep headphones — based on 3 of 3 we've cataloged.
Sleep Timer
YesMost commonTrue100%
True is the most common — on 100% of the 3 sleep headphones we've cataloged (of 3).
Bluetooth Version
5.4Most common5.467%5.333%
5.4 is the most common — on 67% of the 3 sleep headphones we've cataloged (of 3).
Design
- Form Factor
- Low-profile earbuds
- Is Washable
- Yes
- Color Options
- Green, white
- Weight
- 104 g
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 9 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 30 min
Features
- Sleep Timer
- Yes
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Built In Sounds
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.4
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Silicone, memory foam
Identity
- Model Number
- D1301
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
Release
- Date
- 2025-06-27
- Msrp Usd
- 229.99 USD
- Year
- 2025
Sound
- Driver Size
- 4.6 mm
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Soundcore Sleep A30SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 8.2 |
| 25 | 8.3 |
| 32 | 9.1 |
| 40 | 10.5 |
| 50 | 11.8 |
| 63 | 12.1 |
| 80 | 11.2 |
| 100 | 9.6 |
| 125 | 7.5 |
| 160 | 4.8 |
| 200 | 2.7 |
| 250 | 0.6 |
| 315 | -2.5 |
| 400 | -6.6 |
| 500 | -4.6 |
| 630 | -2.5 |
| 800 | -1.4 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 1.8 |
| 1600 | 3.7 |
| 2000 | 6.3 |
| 2500 | 9.4 |
| 3150 | 11.3 |
| 4000 | 10.8 |
| 5000 | 10.0 |
| 6300 | 12.6 |
| 8000 | 8.9 |
| 10000 | 12.5 |
| 12500 | 7.3 |
| 16000 | -7.1 |
| 20000 | -28.4 |
Soundcore Sleep A30
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 8.0 |
| 26 | 1.9 |
| 33 | 7.2 |
| 41 | 7.2 |
| 52 | 8.1 |
| 65 | 8.3 |
| 82 | 7.3 |
| 103 | 6.1 |
| 130 | 6.2 |
| 163 | 4.3 |
| 205 | 11.3 |
| 259 | 9.7 |
| 325 | 7.6 |
| 410 | 16.6 |
| 516 | 12.5 |
| 613 | 8.9 |
| 772 | 21.4 |
| 972 | 13.2 |
| 1220 | 17.1 |
| 1540 | 20.4 |
| 1940 | 21.1 |
| 2440 | 26.7 |
| 3070 | 28.6 |
| 3870 | 23.5 |
| 4870 | 18.1 |
| 6130 | 15.3 |
| 7720 | 25.3 |
| 9720 | 24.8 |
| 12200 | 18.7 |
| 15400 | 32.8 |
| 19400 | 44.6 |
Soundcore Sleep A30
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 11.6 |
| 26 | 14.3 |
| 33 | 15.1 |
| 41 | 17.5 |
| 52 | 20.9 |
| 65 | 26.2 |
| 82 | 38.3 |
| 103 | 24.6 |
| 130 | 23.5 |
| 163 | 16.5 |
| 205 | 21.4 |
| 259 | 17.9 |
| 325 | 11.1 |
| 410 | 22.0 |
| 516 | 18.4 |
| 613 | 12.9 |
| 772 | 14.6 |
| 972 | 16.6 |
| 1220 | 23.2 |
| 1540 | 25.0 |
| 1940 | 25.5 |
| 2440 | 30.9 |
| 3070 | 28.5 |
| 3870 | 26.3 |
| 4870 | 19.0 |
| 6130 | 16.0 |
| 7720 | 25.0 |
| 9720 | 25.3 |
| 12200 | 20.1 |
| 15400 | 32.7 |
| 19400 | 36.9 |
SoundGuys review
Noise cancelling7.7
Isolation6.5
Comfort & fit9.0
Design7.0
Portability8.0
Features8.5
The verdict
The Sleep A30's ANC improves upon the A20's biggest weakness, making these notably better at blocking low-frequency sleep disruptions. However, at $229 retail, the price is a bit too steep.
✓Liked: ANC, Sleep features, Comfort
✕Could be better: Battery life, Unresponsive touch controls
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