Soundcore Life A1 USB-C
Score: 79/100
Tagry True Wireless Earbuds
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Soundcore Life A1 delivers 35 hours of total playback, IPX7 waterproofing, and wireless charging in a budget package. Absence of ANC and limited codec support keep it from audiophile ranks, while the heavier case adds bulk. Great for active users needing durability and long battery life.
The TAGRY X08 earbuds deliver a remarkable 60 hours of total playback and convenient dual LED case display, while remaining lightweight and water-resistant. However, they fall short in sound quality, offering harsh mids and no active noise cancellation. Suitable for users who value endurance and convenience over premium audio.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
35 hours | 60 hoursbest | |
9 hoursbest | 6 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutes | 72 minutesbest |
8 mm | 13 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | — |
— | 10 metersbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 59 g | 27 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
Total Weight (Earbuds + Case) (g) | 59 g | 27 g |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (Total with Case) (hours) | 35 hours | 60 hours |
Battery Life (Earbuds Only) (hours) | 9 hours | 6 hours |
Charging Time (Full) (minutes) | 120 minutes | 72 minutes |
Controls(1) | ||
Touch Controls | false | true |
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 8 mm | 13 mm |
Frequency Response (Hz) | 20-20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
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”
“exceptional battery life and comfort for extended wear”
Professional reviewers acknowledge that the TAGRY X08 delivers solid battery endurance, convenient charging options, and a comfortable fit, but they criticize its audio performance, noting harsh mids, boomy bass, and the absence of active noise cancellation, which limits its appeal to audiophiles and demanding listeners.
Everyday users love the long battery life, lightweight comfort, and the handy LED case display, especially for fitness and travel, yet they consistently voice disappointment with the sound quality, describing it as lacking clarity and becoming distorted at higher volumes.
