Soundcore Life A1
Score: 81/100
JBL Vibe Beam
Score: 79/100Rankings
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.
The JBL Vibe Beam are true-wireless earbuds delivering deep-bass-focused sound with up to 32 hours of total playback and fast charging. They lack active noise cancellation and have only moderate water-resistance ratings, which may limit heavy-sweat use. Ideal for casual listeners and gym-goers who prioritize bass and battery life.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 hoursbest | 8 hours | |
35 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutesbest | 120 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 59 g | 49 gbest |
— | 244 metersbest | |
8 mmbest | 8 mmbest | |
4best | — | |
— | 16 Ωbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 9 hours | 8 hours |
Battery Life (With Case) (hours) | 35 hours | 24 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
IP Rating | IPX7 | IP54 |
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 59 g | 49 g |
Audio(1) | ||
Frequency Response (Hz) | 20-20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
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.
Professional reviewers commend the Vibe Beam for its compact, lightweight design, deep-bass tuning, and impressive 32-hour battery life with fast charging, but they criticize the absence of active noise cancellation and the vague water-resistance rating, which may limit its appeal for heavy-sweat activities.
Everyday users praise the powerful bass, long battery life, quick-charge convenience, comfortable fit, and reliable wireless range, while recurring complaints focus on occasional Bluetooth drop-outs, average call quality in noisy settings, fit looseness during intense exercise, and uncertainty about water-resistance protection.
“comfortable and secure fit, inexpensive, stable connection”
“massive improvement”
