Soundcore Life A1 USB-C
Score: 81/100
Beats Studio Buds Black
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Soundcore Life A1 offers a rugged IPX7 rating, wireless charging and a long 35-hour total battery life, making it a solid budget choice for active users. Its lack of ANC and bass-heavy tuning may disappoint listeners seeking balanced sound. Best suited for gym-goers and budget-conscious users who value durability and endurance.
Beats Studio Buds are true-wireless earbuds with ANC and a rapid 5-minute quick-charge, delivering up to 24 h of total playback. They lack wireless charging and have a modest IPX4 rating, which may limit use in heavy rain. Ideal for commuters and fitness enthusiasts who value balanced sound and fast charging.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 hoursbest | 8 hours | |
35 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutes | 5 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 59 g | 58 gbest |
8 mm | 13 mmbest | |
4best | 1 | |
1.5 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 9 hours | 8 hours |
Battery Life (With Case) (hours) | 35 hours | 24 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 120 minutes | 5 minutes |
Build & Design(2) | ||
IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 59 g | 58 g |
Audio(3) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true |
Driver Size (mm) | 8 mm | 13 mm |
Microphone Count | 4 | 1 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1.5 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Life A1 for its value-driven feature set, especially the IPX7 rating, secure fit, strong bass and the rare inclusion of wireless charging at this price tier. They note the stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection and long battery life as strong points, while calling out the absence of active noise cancellation and the average call performance as drawbacks.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the earbuds' long battery life, secure fit during workouts, and the punchy bass in the Booster mode, while common complaints focus on muddy mids in the default setting, mediocre microphone quality in noisy environments, occasional Bluetooth drop-outs, and the need to experiment with ear-wing sizes for comfort.
“comfortable and secure fit, inexpensive, stable connection”
“massive improvement”
Professional reviewers highlight the Studio Buds + for its reengineered acoustic platform, two-layer transducers and Fast Fuel quick-charge, delivering richer bass, clearer calls and longer battery life than the original model. They also commend the IPX4 rating, cross-platform pairing and Class 1 Bluetooth range, while noting the absence of wireless charging and a lower waterproof rating compared with top competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the earbuds for their balanced, studio-like sound, reliable Bluetooth connectivity and comfortable, secure fit during workouts. Common frustrations revolve around the need to purchase a separate USB-C charging adapter and occasional fit mismatches when eartip sizes are not ideal.
