soundcore Sleep A20 by Anker Sleep Earbuds, Noise Blocking Sleep Headphones, Small Design for Side Sleepers, 80H Playtime, Stream Content via Bluetooth 5.3, Personal Alarm

I previously had Bose Sleepbuds 2 which failed and had to be returned for replacement. As I now cannot sleep without white noise to mask external sounds (not block, these are not ANC, but instead they mask sounds by playing white noise to stop your brain from being able focus on other noises) I had to find something to use whilst I waited for my replacement sleepbuds. I took the gamble with these at an offer price of £99 (the Bose sleepbuds are nearly 3x the price). I wasn’t expecting to be blown away by the quality or features, but couldn’t have been more wrong. The A20s are pretty much better than the Bose in almost every single way. The comfort is great. They are ever so slightly bigger than the Bose, but only by a tiny amount and still more than comfortable for side sleeping. Battery life is solid. I get 6-7 hours sleep and use in sleep mode only. In the morning I have at least 50% battery, so even when the battery starts to degrade, I’m still going to be able to get a full night sleep with them. Using in Bluetooth mode might not offer the same amount of battery life, but they offer an auto switch over mode so you can start in Bluetooth mode and then switch to sleep mode after a set amount of time or when they sense you’ve fallen to sleep. The Bluetooth mode is a standout feature compared to the Bose. You can listen to music, podcasts or anything you’d use normal earbuds for, with the added benefit of then having a full sleepbud feature for sleep time. The sound for music and media is not as rounded as a specific earbud, but that’s not what these are to be used for. It’s an added feature that adds versatility and value as to how you can use them. The app is fantastic and has sleep tracking features and reports, alarms and also a whole suite of noise masking sounds. The customisable sounds are also a massive selling point over the Bose sleepbuds. Bose give you their sounds and nothing can be tailored, so you’d better be happy with what you get with the Bose. The A20s allow you to layer up to three sounds, with different volume levels to create a sound that is perfectly customised to your own needs and preferences. I’ve used a couple of different rain sounds layered over a brown noise track that gives a complicated enough sound so my brain can’t focus son external sounds. I find that 40% volume is perfect for falling asleep to, anything else is much too loud, so reviews saying these aren’t loud enough I find very confusing as can’t see how you’d want them very loud. I eventually got the replacement sleepbuds back from Bose, but they have remained sealed in the box as I now can’t go back to them having found these to be a much more superior product in every way. If you’ve had sleepbuds that have failed and, like me, you can’t live without them, the A20s are a solid replacement at a much better price point. Anker have done an amazing job with these and have beaten the market leader at their own game.

These ear buds are honestly fantastic. I've been hoping to come across something that can perform like these for a few years and after over two weeks of use every night, I can happy say I've very pleased with them. You pair them with your phone and can use them as bluetooth earbuds. Now there are some reviews here that complain about the audio quality but I'd say two things here. First of all, these are intended to be earbuds that help you fall asleep and play to you whilst you're unconcious, so comparing them to audio equipment at 2-4 times the value which has the intended use for daytime listening is just not helpful. Equally, I come from a profession of over a decade of working in TV and whilst these aren't the absolute best sounding earbuds I've ever heard they are more than good enough and far from the worst. So like I said, you can set them up to playback audio, and I have it set to play an audio book or music from my phone (via Audibles or YouTube Music) whilst I go to sleep. The earbuds then detect when I fall asleep and pause the bluetooth source. They then switch to playback of a white noise/soundscape I have saved directly onto the earbuds that I have set to play for the rest of the night. Now there is a HUGE library of sound effects, sound scapes and white noises to choose from, and there's a tool to mix them and create your own soundscape. You can then have up to 4 saved directly to your earbuds at any one time. You can set it to either play the chosen noises for X amount of hours once you've fallen asleep, or you can have it play for the rest of the night (like I do). As this audio is saved on the earbuds and it's not streaming via Bluetooth, once it's switched to this, the battery life lasts for ages. You can also choose to not use the Bluetooth at all and just start the soundscapes immediately when going to bed. I've seen some comments saying people have struggled with the touch controls and I must admit, when I first started using them, I thought the controls were a dud. But it's just a matter of getting used to how to do them, you need to properly tap them with your finger tip, not just touch them. But it works great and since I've learned how to use them, I've not had a problem. It also makes sense. You don't want the controls to be something that could be accidentally pressed while you're sleeping. Speaking of that, I spend most of the night sleeping on my side and that's not been a problem with these at all, they are perfectly comfortable. They also track your sleep, and whilst the sleep tracking isn't quite as accurate as the tracking I get with my Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, one unique feature is that it tracks what position you're in for the most of the night (left, back, right, front). In the morning it'll let you know what was your preferred position that night and what percentage of the night you spent in that position, and also how often you turned over in the night. The charging case has a USB C cable and charges pretty quickly. I found that it lasted around 9-10 days of use every night (with Bluetooth and then sound scape for the whole night) before I needed to charge the case. There's three little lights in the front and when you put them back in and close it up i the morning it'll light up to let you know how much battery is left in the charger case. But whilst connected to your phone when they are out of the case you can see the battery level for each ear bud in the app, which is also really nicely put together. Oh, also they have a find me feature. So if you do misplace one, you just tap in the app and it'll play a loud noise so you can find it easily They are comfortable and come with three different sizes of noise blocking cups and 3 sizes of inner cups. Honestly, I really can't recommend these enough.

I've been using these daily for a few weeks now. In the heat wave we had, I had two fans on, one is very loud and wasn't helpful for falling asleep. I tried my Loop earplugs (which are fab) but I like to listen to a podcast when I sleep. After buying an awful set of earphones, I found these. Pros: They are only a touch bigger than my Loop earplugs so easy to sleep with. They come with multiple pieces to adjust the size. The sound quality is really good for sleeping (I have not used them for anything else besides sleep). If you lose one (or both) the app allows you to find it by playing a loud beeping sound. It works very well! They hold charge overnight without issue. I forgot to put them in the case one morning and they were down to about 10% when I went to bed to read. They charged very quickly when I put them in the case and were good for the night. But the best thing about them is the noise cancelling! Do they cancel all noise? If course not, but my goodness, my husband had trouble waking me up one morning when I had no sound playing through them! Cons: The touch function doesn't work. This is why they don't have 5 stars. Sometimes it would be helpful if it worked, but I'm also not convinced I wouldn't accidentally set the controls off while I slept. They sometimes fall out when I'm asleep. That's it. Two cons and multiple pros. They are a little more expensive than I would like, but they will come in super handy during the day when I'm back on night shifts at work. Overall I do recommend them, the noise cancelling is probably my favourite thing about these earphones.

I had a pair of Bose Sleepbuds (MKII) for 2 years and loved them for getting a good night sleep, and not getting disturbed by noise. When Bose discontinued them, and my first pair of Sleepbuds died (battery issues), I was gutted as I assumed I wouldn't be able to find a decent replacement. Then I discovered these, and I absolutely love them. They are WAY better than the Bose Sleepbuds in my opinion for an number of reasons: 1. They will work as a normal blue tooth pair of earbuds, and they actually sound great! I often use them for workouts and the likes. 2. The battery life is loads better than the Bose sleep buds for overnight use in sleep mode. 3. The sleep sounds are much more customisable and you can layer different sounds on top of each other to create a custom sleep sound. The flexibility is fantastic. 4. They cost less than half the price of what the Bose Sleepbuds were, but are a lot more feature rich. 5. The carry/charging case isn't unnecessarily huge like the Bose Sleepbuds. It's also nice and light. In addition, the battery life of the case is also much better than the Bose and I can generally get 5-6 nights out of a single case charge before having to recharge the case. (That's with wearing the buds all night long each night) 6. The way the buds go back into the charger case is a better design than the Bose, and I've never had the buds fail to make proper contact with the case (a issue I had regularly with the Bose). 7. The passive noise cancellation (without masking) is much better than the Bose and even with no masking, they do a great job of blocking out the noise. 8. They are more comfortable to wear at night than the Bose. I did get use to the Bose, but these, I forget are even in my ears, and I'm a side sleeper! The ONLY one negative I can report is the "wing" retention system just isn't quite as good as the Bose sleep buds, and sometimes they feel a little loose despite having the largest fitments installed. However I've never had one fall out overnight, it's more they sometimes unseat themselves and I need to reposition them for a better seal against my ear canal. However this is likely a product of my ear shape and the product design, and with all the other positives, I can definitely live with this and have found a position that minimises this problem. Apart from that one minor point, these are absolutely perfect. I love them and take them everywhere with me when I travel. If you're a post-Bose Sleepbud user like myself, I can highly recommend these as a replacement, or more to the point, an upgrade. Full marks to Anker for their engineering on these. They have done a stellar job!

These are great in so many respects. Super comfortable to wear, generally, although like some other reviewers I did find these caused itching sometimes. But I’ve persevered with them for eighteen months since the tech is otherwise so good. And there’s the problem. The battery life (buds and charging case) is now unacceptably poor. I can leave them charging all day and still find one or both buds have only 10% or 20% charge, not even lasting 20 minutes. For this price that’s not good enough, and not is the difficulty of buying replacement tips. I would love to buy the upgraded A30s but unless I see them at half price or less there is no chance given the problems with these ones. Edit: have now also had a tip detach and get stuck deep in my ear. Beware…

Wow **Soundcore Sleep A20** I must say, it’s completely transformed my sleep routine. As someone who has struggled with falling asleep due to an overactive mind, these sleep headphones have been a game-changer. **Comfort**: First off, the design is incredibly comfortable. The Sleep A20 is lightweight, and the memory foam ear tips provide a snug but soft fit. Unlike regular headphones, the Sleep A20 is specifically built to be worn for extended periods, so you can easily sleep in any position without discomfort. It’s also really discreet, so there’s no bulkiness around your ears or head, making it perfect for side sleepers. **Sound Quality**: The sound quality is impressive for something designed specifically for sleep. It features soothing white noise and relaxing soundscapes, which help drown out background noise and promote a calming atmosphere. The bass is subtle, which is ideal since you don’t want anything too overwhelming while trying to fall asleep. The sound isn’t too loud or too soft – it’s just right for creating a peaceful environment to drift off. **Battery Life**: Another standout feature is the impressive battery life. A full charge lasts me through multiple nights of use, and it only takes about 1-2 hours to fully charge. I never have to worry about running out of power mid-sleep. Plus, the Sleep A20 has a smart auto-off feature that conserves battery once you’ve fallen asleep. **Additional Features**: It also comes with an app that lets you customize your sound experience, whether you prefer nature sounds, calming music, or even white noise. You can control volume, choose your preferred sound, and set timers – it’s all very intuitive and easy to use. **Overall**: If you struggle with getting a good night's sleep, I highly recommend the **Soundcore Sleep A20**. The combination of comfort, quality sound, and long-lasting battery makes it a must-have for anyone looking to improve their sleep quality. It’s perfect for people who need a little extra help blocking out distractions and drifting off into a restful sleep.

On the face of it these are EXCELLENT Earbuds ..... Light, great-sounding & comfortalble for sleeping UNTIL HOWEVER they change ON THEIR OWN to 'SLEEP MODE' ........ I wanted these for the music only & no matter how I used the App to cancel/blott-out the 'White Nloise' - after roughly 45 minutes this horrendous noise would actually WAKE ME UP & would need a complete 'RE=BOOT' - that is - I'd have to put the bedroom light back on, place them back in the case & reset whatever device (iPod/phone) I was listening to ...... for it to happen again within the hour !

So, I have been using Bose Sleepbuds2 for around 4 years. I need these due to my wife's snoring (not her fault, didn't snore before a throat operation and it's caused by scar tissue) but found the Bose last 2 years if your lucky then they get issues connecting etc, plus battery life gets reduced to around 4 hours. Not good, as they ain't exactly cheap to buy! My first set cost well over £200, the second set (refurbished ones) were £140. I've been panicking trying to get decent replacements, and have bought and tried various different makes which have all been useless. Then I spotted these at £119. Reviews looked decent so went for it. Absolutely delighted, words cannot describe how good these are! But here are a few words to try! Size: These are perfect for side sleepers, as they fit nice and snuggly inside the ear and size wise are quite flat. They come with lots of different bud tips so you should be able to get the perfect, comfortable fit for you. I would go as far as to say these are even comfier than the Bose sleepbuds, and I'm just using the tips that they came pre-fitted with. Battery life: This us where they are amazing! I'm not sure how long on bluetooth mode they have as haven't tested, but on sleep mode I have so far had 10 hours and they were still going! I'll maybe have a look at the app to see what percentage of power is left, but think that is more than enough for sleepbuds (and far more than any other headphones/sleepbuds I've tried). Battery life is amazing! Sound: Although these don't have ANC noise cancelling, they block out everything nicely. Depending on which sleep noise you want to use (and there are lots in the app, and you can also create your own and customise it!), they give a nice sound which isn't too harsh. I also tried them in bluetooth mode with some albums I have stored on my phone, and the sound was superb considering these aren't primarily designed for that purpose. The app also has built in equaliser to taylor the sound to how you like it. The App: The app itself is one of the best sleep apps I've used. Slick user interface with lots of features, and easy to use. For superior to the bose sleepbuds app in every way. You can pick the sounds you want to use to create your sleep sound mix(up to 3 different sounds from the vast list of built in sounds) and you can then configure the volume of each sound to get the perfect mix. Alternatively, you can just choose one sound from the huge list available. You then upload the sound directly to the sleepbuds themselves, which only takes 40 seconds. That means you can run them without them even being connect to your phone, which I think is z massive plus point. Overall: In my honest opinion, these are THE best sleepbuds available right now. I have bought so many different makes/types, all of which have been useless and sent back, whereas these are just superb. Easy to pair to your phone, comfortable to wear, nice sound and superb battery life. Very impressed and highly recommend these sleepbuds! Update 31/3/2025: so, after using these for a while now, they have sadly developed a fault. Left earbud charges fine, and the tap functions work, but after an hour of using it sound turns off and can't be made to come on again. Again, tap functions etc still work, but no sound on either sleep mode or Bluetooth mode. Right earbud carries on working as normal. The sound on left earbud when it does work is also massively reduced compared to right bud. Have done all the usual troubleshooting steps such as factory reset, reinstalling the app, re-pairing them with my phone etc but once left ear buds gets down to 90% charge, the sound stops. Gutted as these have been by far the best sleep buds I've had. Amazon have arranged collection from my home and full refund. Going to order another set of these though and hope they last this time. Time will tell. Have removed 1 star as a result of the fault.

Je cherchais des écouteurs avec suffisamment d’autonomie, qui ne fassent pas mal aux oreilles pour la nuit. Après un mois d’utilisation je peux dire que ce produit dépasse largement mes attentes. L’ autonomie : la batterie tient toute la nuit et le boiter ne nécessite qu’une recharge par semaine environ. L’ergonomie est juste extra pour la nuit. L’écouteur extra plat se positionne parfaitement dans l’oreille. Il faut juste prendre le coup de main pour bien l’insérer et après il reste parfaitement en place. Le design du boîtier est lui aussi très sympathique, élégant et dans une matière douce. Enfin le vrai plus qui me paraissait être du gadget, c’est le mode sommeil. On bascule du mode Bluetooth au mode sommeil en tapotant une fois sur l’oreillette. J’ai l’habitude de m’endormir avec des podcasts en Bluetooth et bien évidemment lorsque je me réveille la nuit, j’ai du son dans les oreilles. Là je peux programmer l’appareil pour qu’il s’arrête au bout d’un certain temps avec la minuterie où je bascule en tapotant sur l’oreillette et l’appareil diffuse alors des sons apaisants que je peux même composer moi même. Bref je suis ravie, pour la conception très aboutie de ce produit.

W tych słuchawkach można naprawdę wygodnie leżeć na boku. Nie spodziewałem się tego, mimo obejrzanych przeze mnie recenzji, bo nawet małe zatyczki do uszu, które posiadam, wywierają presję na ucho. Tutaj prawie tego nie ma. Wreszcie mogę wygodnie słuchać audiobooków przed snem! W zestawie, oprócz standardowych gumek, są też takie przepuszczające powietrze (i dźwięk). Te są nawet wygodniejsze od tych tradycyjnych, chociaż dźwięk traci nieco na jakości (jest o wiele mniej basu). Do podcastów czy audiobooków jednak basy nie są aż tak potrzebne, liczy się wygoda. :) Gęsty stuknięciami w słuchawkę są bardzo przydatne, choć trzeba się do nich trochę przyzwyczaić (musiałem się nauczyć w nie stukać mocniej niż się spodziewałem). Ogółem, jestem bardzo zadowolony z zakupu i polecam te słuchawki każdemu, kto lubi sobie czegoś posłuchać przed snem.

I have used these headphones every day since I got them. They are comfortable enough to sleep in, which is a priority for me because my husbands snoring keeps me awake. They are easy to use, I love the case. Would replace immediately if I lost them

Hago esta reseña viniendo de unos Anker Soundcore A10 (el modelo del año pasado) que si se les podía achacar algo era la poca duración de batería en modo "bluetooth". Sin duda, este nuevo modelo corrige los problemas de la versión anterior. Será inevitable comparar ambos modelos en esta reseña (A10 y A20). Tengo acúfenos (tinnitus) y dormir sin algo que enmascare esos molestos ruidos es bastante complicado. Habiendo pasado por los Bose Sleepbuds, Soundcore A10 y como me ha crecido barba esperando los Ozlo que nunca llegan a Europa (iba a ser mayo, luego se suponía que julio, ahora dicen que a finales de julio), decidí probar estos A20 viendo la buena crítica en cuanto a batería. Llevo algo más de un mes usándolos y creo que es tiempo suficiente para poder opinar sobre ellos. CAJA: Los auriculares vienen en una caja de pequeño tamaño, ideales para llevar de viaje. Se sujetan a la caja magnéticamente. Decir que la forma de colocarse no es la más natural, y los primeros días, cuando te despiertas y los quieres guardar en la caja, no encuentras cómo deben colocarse (entre dormido que estás, no te enteras mucho). Una vez colocados en la caja, se empiezan a cargar. Se puede ver el estado de carga mediante tres led en la parte frontal. La caja en sí se abre deslizándose hacia arriba y en mi caso tiene tendencia a resbalarse de las manos. AURICULARES: Los auriculares son suaves, ligeros, pequeños. Se ajustan perfectamente a cada individuo. El fabricante incluye varias gomas para que a prácticamente todo el mundo le encajen a la perfección. Decir que se incluyen muchos tipos de pad de silicona muy suave y blandita (realmente se nota super esponjosa) y al colocarlas en tus oídos, no notas dolor, presión o nada parecido. Me encanta que casi ni se nota que los llevas puestos. Es posible que haya que combinar un pad de tamaño distinto para cada oído, por lo que recomiendo no precipitarse e ir probando distintas combinaciones hasta encontrar con el indicado. En mi caso, no tuve que hacer ningún cambio y estoy usando los que vienen por defecto. Sin embargo, estuve probando un rato. Como digo, los auriculares son ligeros, mucho. Puedes dormir perfectamente de lado que no sobresalen y no duelen (a veces con el modelo anterior, los A10, me despertaba con algo de dolor y presión). Esto no ocurre con los A20, la silicona es tan suave! MODOS DE USO: Los auriculares tienen dos modos de uso: Bluetooth, para lo que necesitaremos el móvil cerca, y el modo "autónomo" donde no necesitaremos el móvil y los auriculares reproducirán un sonido en bucle mientras los llevemos puestos. En este último modo, el sonido se carga en los auriculares y no necesitaremos el móvil cerca. Además, la batería durará mucho más tiempo. El modo Bluetooth por contra, reproducirá lo que estemos escuchando (música, podcast, ... ). Por contra, este modo reduce bastante la duración de la batería. En este punto quiero decir que si bien el modelo anterior la batería no duraba más de 4 horas en modo Bluetooth, en estos nuevo A20, siempre me despierto y queda alrededor de un 15% de batería (decir que duermo sobre las 7 horas) por lo que creo que alcanzarán unas 8h tranquilamente. Lo escucho a volumen bajo, bastante bajo, lo suficiente para camuflar los sonidos que escucho por culpa de mi tinnitus. Otro punto a tener en cuenta es que la biblioteca de sonidos que se ha incluido, además de ser mucho más amplia (tenemos todo tipo de ruidos: ruido blanco, ruido rosa, sonidos de olas, arpas, ...) son de mucha más calidad. En los A10 era un sonido de 20 segundos que se repetía en bucle y se notaba mucho cuando se terminaba y empezaba de nuevo (lo cual, ponía un poco nervioso dicho sea de paso). En estos A20, lo he probado y los sonidos son más largos y por lo menos en los que he probado, no escucho ese cambio. El modo que uso yo es el Bluetooth. Cada noche escucho Calm, donde hay melodías infinitas o playlists de 8 horas. Según lo que me apetezca, reproduzco una u otra. Voy cambiando, así no me aburro siempre de escuchar lo mismo. APLICACIÓN MÓVIL: La aplicación móvil ha sido rediseñada para estos A20, de manera que es mucho más completa. Mantiene los dos modos que he mencionado antes (Bluetooth y autónomo) pero se han añadido dos cosas: análisis de sueño y playlists para modo autónomo. Empezaré por este último, pues se pueden añadir varios sonidos de los incluidos en la aplicación a modo de playlist. No lo he probado pero he visto que lo permite. Decir que tampoco se pueden subir sonidos nuestros, es decir, si queremos usar este modo, tendremos que usar los sonidos que se incluyen en la aplicación únicamente. Por otro lado, el análisis de sueño (otro más, junto con el del Apple Watch y el RingConn) te indica las horas de sueño, tiempo de sueño profundo, etc. Un detalle curioso es el número de veces que nos damos la vuelta y el porcentaje de tiempo que hemos dormido de cada lado (derecho o izquierdo). No deja de ser curioso.Mediante esta app, también podremos actualizar la firmware de los auriculares cuando haya uno nuevo. En mi caso han llegado 2 actualizaciones. BATERÍA: Aunque lo he comentado antes, una de las cosas que más me ha gustado de estos A20 y que sin duda son una gran mejora respecto del modelo anterior, es la duración de la batería. Ahora puedo escuchar durante toda la noche lo que yo quiera, sin tener que ir a los sonidos incluidos en el dispositivo (y que insisto, han mejorado mucho). Creo que los reviews que he leído que se alcanzan 9 horas con la batería son bastante reales. Es cierto que en los A10, al cabo de unos meses la batería se degradaba con bastante facilidad, veremos qué tal va en estos. Decir también que la caja se carga mediante USB-C (no dispone de carga inalámbrica). CANCELACIÓN DE SONIDO: No, estos auriculares no disponen de cancelación de sonido. Sí que es verdad, que debido al diseño de las almohadillas (pads) puede haber una falsa cancelación de sonido. De hecho, se incluyen algunas almohadillas con un pequeño orificio que deja pasar el sonido, de manera que si tenemos niños, bebés que pueden llamarnos por la noche, los escuchemos (bueno, a priori, porque yo cuando duermo ya se puede caer el mundo). En cualquier caso, el aislamiento es bastante notable. Yo vivo en una calle con bastante tráfico y debajo hay un restaurante y con los auriculares, la melodía y demás, no escucho ni los coches ni la gente al salir del restaurante. VALORACIÓN: Sobresaliente. Creo que hoy por hoy son los auriculares perfectos para dormir. Ya digo que debido a mi problema he pasado por muchas marcas distintas (Hoomband, que como me muevo mucho se mueve la cinta, Bose Sleepbuds que por el precio que tenían acabaron siendo un fracaso a nivel de batería, Anker Sleep A10 que fueron un primer paso para entrar en este mundo y estos A20 que son perfectos). Me arrepiento de haber comprado los Ozlo, que posiblemente sean un muy buen producto pero a nivel de precio, nada que ver con estos A20, y eso que tampoco son baratos. De hecho, un factor negativo de estos A20 es el precio, creo que es algo elevado. Sin embargo, en mi caso, es el precio que hay que pagar para dormir bien y bien invertido está. Sin duda un producto muy recomendable!!

I was skeptical as unfamiliar with brand, but research suggested they had great features and are comfortable for all night use. They absolutely do everything you would expect from the top names in audio / HiFi. Alarm, sleep timer, auto switch off when detects sleep, tap to change mode or volume. Listen to music, audiobooks or a great selection of sleep promoting noises on the app The flat profile supports side sleeping and range of silicone tips ensures best fit for all night comfort Highly recommended