Soundcore's True Wireless Freedom: Unboxing and Reviewing Wireless Earbuds

With the rise of wireless earbuds, the market has grown rapidly in recent years. Growth in the coming years will be driven by greater adoption of mobile devices and a preference for portable audio solutions.

This article will provide some introductory information about earbuds and the market.

After this, we'll go a little way back in terms of some background on Soundcore, taking as our case studies those products that have been flying off the shelves in Australia during 2023 and give you some information on what features they’ve managed to squeeze into these little things. So, let's begin...

Earbuds: What They Are and How They Work

There are two main types of earbuds: in-ear and over-ear. The in-ear earbud, which sits inside the ear canal, is the most popular type. They're light, portable and sound great.

Over-ear earbuds, also called on-ear headphones, are worn over the ear instead of in it. They offer superior sound quality to in-ear earbuds but are generally less portable and sometimes uncomfortable.

The Earbud Market

For what was a niche market with only a few manufacturers fighting it out for the top spot a few years back - the competition is now rife with some big hitters entering the fray. However, as a consumer, that’s what you want to see: Plenty of feature options and offers at differing price points on the market. Then you’ll find not just what you want but what’s also good for your wallet too! 

• Apple
• Anker Soundcore
• Samsung
• Bose
• Sony
• Jabra

These brands produce models with different features, sound quality, and battery life.

People Are Tired of Wires, and That’s Why They Are Popular

Because wireless earbuds provide more freedom of movement and convenience, they have been in increasing demand. They connect via Bluetooth to a device such as a smartphone or tablet.

NOTE - Wireless earbuds can be divided into true wireless and neckband earbuds. 

True wireless earbuds have no wires at all. Neckband earbuds are connected by a wire, which allows them to sit on your neck, leaving the two buds out of the way.

Earbuds can have various features:

• Noise Cancellation
• Voice Assistant
• Water Resistance
• Touch Control
• Ambient Mode and more…

Because consumers are increasingly turning to wireless and practical headphones over big, heavy, wired ones, the earbud market in Australia is projected to grow rapidly in the next few years.

Soundcore, A Sub-brand of Anker

If you were thinking to yourself - ‘I’m not really familiar with Soundcore’ it’s because they are manufactured by Anker, a globally renowned producer of chargers, power banks, cables, audio products and more.  One thing is for sure: You won’t have any battery issues with Soundcore earbuds with Anker behind them! 

From wireless earbuds to headphones and speakers, Soundcore products offer high-quality sound and advanced features.

Soundcore has two types of wireless earbuds: True wireless and neckband.

Soundcore Earbuds on the Market in 2023/24

Soundcore Space A40

These are true wireless earbuds that support Wi-Fi 6, offer great noise cancellation, allow you to adjust the sound according to your own taste, have a small size and excellent microphone quality, offer wireless charging capability and are comfortable to wear. 

HearID ANC: This auto adjusts the noise cancellation level. However, it’s not a one-trick pony; you have three settings based on the ambient noise around you:

• Transport
• Indoor
• Outdoor

In-Ear Heart Rate Sensor: This feature tracks your heart rate with whatever you do throughout the day. Then, just go to the Soundcore app, and you’ll find all your daily data sitting there. 

The phone also has a Spatial Audio mode, so there is a virtual soundstage when you listen to music or movies. 

They have a 10-hour life per battery charge, and their total is 50 hours with the charging case.

Soundcore Liberty 4

They are true wireless earbuds that use Wi-Fi 5 and feature great sound, passable noise cancellation, and good battery life. 

ACAA™ 3.0: This is Soundcore's coaxial patented acoustic system. Hitting you with crisp and clear sound, and each earbud has dual dynamic drivers.

HearID Sound™ 2.0: This is Soundcore's personal sound profiling patented technology. They come with a customisable EQ with over 20 default EQ settings.

This device also boasts a dual-device connectivity function, so you can switch from listening to music on your laptop to taking calls on your phone. 

The playtime is 8 hours per charge and 32 hours with the charging case.

Soundcore Life Q30

These neckband earbuds feature Wi-Fi 5, excellent sound quality and noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. 

Dual-Device Connectivity: This gives you the ability to switch between listening to music on your laptop and taking a call. The good news is with this feature is you don’t disconnect the earbud, less inconvenience. 

They also have a multi-mode ANC feature that lets you choose between three noise-cancellation modes: 

• Transport
• Indoor
• Outdoor - Same as the Space A40.

One charge lasts 12 hours and a total of 36 with the charging case.

Final Touches

Through the Soundcore App, you can adjust the sound settings and update firmware. Other functions include user manual access and much more; the app is one of the more useful ones on the market. 

These wireless earbuds from Soundcore work with almost any device that has Bluetooth connectivity, like your smartphone, tablet, laptop or smart TV.

SUMMARY

You are always going to get good features, quality and great battery life with any product that has Anker behind it. They have made lightning-fast progress in the short time they have been manufacturing battery [acks and other devices. Be assured they will also be sturdy, just like their other products, so they’ll take a bit of wear and tear well. If you are in the market for some earbuds, Soundcore is quality but not at the cost of the Apples or Boses of this world.  They’re a solid and inexpensive buy. Good luck!