Anker Soundcore Life A3i Review: Best Value Noise-Canceling Buds

In this article, we are introducing Anker’s true wireless earbuds, the “Soundcore Life A3i.”
These earbuds support convenient features such as noise canceling, transparency mode (ambient sound), and multipoint connection, all while priced under 7,000 yen at their regular retail price, making them a fantastic pair of true wireless earbuds.

Furthermore, since these are the most affordable noise-canceling earbuds in the Anker Soundcore series, they are highly recommended not only for those who want noise-canceling earbuds at the lowest possible price, but also for those who want affordable earbuds with great value for money!

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• This article was written based on information from the official website and other sources.

Basic Information: Anker Soundcore Life A3i

Specs

Codecs	SBC/AAC	Colors	Off-white/Black
Bluetooth	5.2	Water Resistance	IPX5
Weight	Earbuds (per side): Approx. 4.7g Including charging case: Approx. 46g	Dimensions	Approx. 63×30×41mm
Max Playback Time	・Normal mode: Up to 10 hours (earbuds only) / Up to 40 hours (with charging case) ・Noise-canceling mode: Up to 8 hours (earbuds only) / Up to 32 hours (with charging case) ・Transparency mode: Up to 8 hours (earbuds only) / Up to 32 hours (with charging case)	Charging Time	Approx. 1.5 hours (earbuds) / Approx. 2 hours (charging case)

Noise Canceling
Transparency Mode
Multipoint
Wear Detection
Gaming Mode (Low Latency)
Dedicated App

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We explain how to choose earbuds, what IPX ratings are, and Bluetooth versions in detail in this article.

Included Items

Evaluation: Anker Soundcore Life A3i

Sound Quality…Powerful with 10mm drivers & fully customizable sound

Despite being a compact, small model, it is equipped with 10mm drivers, achieving powerful bass.

Additionally, you can customize the equalizer in the Soundcore app.
You can freely adjust the output from high to low frequencies.

Supported codecs are standard for this price range.

Supported codecs are SBC and AAC.

Please refer to the table below for the characteristics of each codec.

Codec	Features
SBC	The most standard codec. Basically all devices support it. Sound quality and latency are standard, nothing particularly good or bad.
AAC	Frequently used in Apple products like the iPhone. Generally supported on Android 8.0 or higher. Has less latency and higher sound quality than SBC.
aptX	Mainly used on Android. Lower latency and higher sound quality than SBC and AAC.
aptX LL	LL stands for Low Latency. Even lower latency than aptX. Sound quality is equivalent to aptX, but it achieves ultra-low latency of less than 0.04 seconds.
aptX HD	Capable of high sound quality equivalent to Hi-Res. Slightly higher latency than aptX.
aptX Adaptive	A codec that stabilizes and reduces the latency of aptX HD. By changing from a fixed bit rate to a variable bit rate, processing is more stable and low latency is achieved.
LDAC	An ultra-high sound quality codec developed by Sony. The highest sound quality among those introduced here. Generally supported on Android 8.0 or higher. Higher latency than SBC.

We provide explanations about codecs and other information regarding wireless earbuds in this article.

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Noise Canceling…Great value! The most affordable from Anker!

The “Soundcore Life A3i” is currently the most affordable true wireless earbuds with noise canceling from Anker.
While the noise-canceling performance is inferior to higher-end models, I think it is very well-done for this price.

Transparency Mode…Supported

Like noise canceling, it is supported.

Supports multipoint connection! Super convenient!

The “Soundcore Life A3i” supports multipoint connection and can connect to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously.
With up to two devices, there’s no need to disconnect and reconnect; for example, you can respond to calls on your smartphone while watching YouTube on your tablet.

Playback Time…Quite long

With the “Soundcore Life A3i” earbuds fully charged, you can play music for up to 10 hours in normal mode, and up to 40 hours when combined with the included charging case. Also, a 10-minute charge provides about 2 hours of music playback.

When used with the charging case, the continuous playback time is also long, at up to 40 hours, and I felt that the playback time is a very big strength of the “Soundcore Life A3i.”

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Earbuds are small and lightweight

The “Soundcore Life A3i” earbuds (per side) weigh about 4.7g.
The weight of the earbuds is one important aspect if you might wear them for long periods, but at 4.7g, there is absolutely no problem.

The peace of mind of an Anker product

True wireless earbuds have become the mainstream for earbuds in recent years. Various manufacturers are competing to put out all sorts of products.
As the market for true wireless earbuds has grown, the level of chaos has increased, with unknown Chinese manufacturers putting out earbuds and products without PSE marks being sold.

In such a situation, the fact that it is made by the well-known manufacturer Anker is a major source of peace of mind.

I will explain in detail later, but having an 18-month warranty + a 6-month extension for members is also a point that provides peace of mind.

Peace of mind with an 18-month warranty + 6-month extension for members

The “Soundcore Life A3i” comes with an 18-month warranty + a 6-month extension for members.

Also, Anker’s customer support is solid, so you can rest easy.

Summary

This is the best answer if you are choosing for under 7,000 yen!

The “Soundcore Life A3i” was a truly fantastic pair of true wireless earbuds that support convenient features such as noise canceling, transparency mode, and multipoint connection, all while priced under 7,000 yen at their regular price.

As I mentioned at the beginning, since they are the most affordable noise-canceling earbuds in the Anker Soundcore series, they are of course highly recommended for those who want noise-canceling earbuds at the lowest possible price, but it’s not just the noise canceling, other features like multipoint are also wonderful, so I also recommend them for those who want affordable earbuds with great value for money!

If you want to buy earbuds for under 7,000 yen, you can’t go wrong if you buy these “Soundcore Life A3i” earbuds!

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• Source: Anker Japan Official Website

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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.