Soundcore - by Anker Sleep A30 Smart Wireless In-Ear Sleep Earbuds, Bluetooth, ANC Noise Blocking, Snore Masking - Lunar White

First, I want to mention that I did receive the "Special" variation, which has longer battery life than the standard version. I've had the Sleep A10s and A20s, and these are a fairly nice iteration. ANC works well enough, battery life gets me through the night just fine. My only issue is that they still don't support mapping controls outside of double tap and triple tap on each earbud. I'd like the option to map single taps and long taps (or double/triple long taps if they're worried about accidental activation) to keep controls consistent on these in line with my other earbuds. Also, I was really hoping the case would finally support wireless charging this iteration, but still not a feature. Maybe next time. Overall, they're solid, but feels like they're leaving some easy wins behind.

As a side-sleeper, I never imagined I would find earbuds comfortable enough to sleep with. The fact that I have been able to sleep with these says a lot about their comfort. I have small ears and a really small ear canal, yet Soundcore was able to provide enough size options that I found my perfect fit. *What’s included?* The earbuds come with a plethora of ear tip and wing sizes plus two kinds of ear tips, silicone and foam. It also comes with a charger for the case. *Quality* The case is lightweight but feels high quality and durable. It has an aesthetic design and is larger than most earbud cases, but it is perfect for keeping it on the nightstand and easily finding it at night if needed, plus the case plays a vital role in the earbuds’ functionality. The earbud base is miniscule, and their size varies depending on the attachments you chose for your fit. *Comfort* They are incredibly comfortable with the right tips. It took me some trial and error over several nights to find the best option. I’m a side sleeper and was able to sleep on my side without any discomfort with these. Perhaps the only discomfort I found was that suction feeling I get in my ear canal when I lay on my ear. I had to use the xs wing tip and xxs ear tip. I do find I take them off at some point in the night. *Sleep sounds* I really like the snore masking library. It is filled with options of relaxing audio. I do have issues with some of the audio though, there are some where it is very evident where it restarts the loop and it drives me crazy listening to it. I suggest listening long enough to ensure you like it before trying to sleep with it as was my mistake with two audios on two different nights. That said, it has a lot of options, including brainwave audio, meditations, and even sleep stories. *Sleep tracking * These headphones track your sleep, can tell how much you toss and turn, and can even tell you what time of night you snored. *Noise Cancelation* The anc works well, but there is definitely leak-through noise when people are talking. Personally, I like to be able to hear if someone talks to me in the night in case there is an emergency, so this is fine. It blocks out the majority of noise and muffles sounds adequately enough for me. *App* The Soundcore app contains a lot! It has customizable sounds, can set an alarm, can set bedtime vs sleep audio, a sleep report, auto-stop audio, and so much more. *Battery Life* The earbud battery lasted all night, about 9 hours, and the case has not needed charging since I last charged it several days ago. It is definitely true to their specs. *Conclusion* These earbuds are perfect for anyone who struggles to fall asleep. I normally spin in thoughts but with these, I am able to drift off to sleep so fast. They are also perfect for napping in a loud area.

Lots to like but I hoped for more. The good: Love the app and especially that the A30 Special has a sleep app included. That app is available for about $9 per month so there is a savings. The sound quality is very good for sleep buds. Volume is lower than earbuds for daytime use, but this is to be expected. Included are a number of ear silicone and memory foam fittings are critical to find a comfortable fit. The case is compact and works well. Disappointments: I’m a side sleeper. While small this still ends up becoming uncomfortable to my ear while sleeping. I’ve done a lot of adjusting and can keep it in for up to three hours but by the time I take them out my ears are sore. I’m continuing to try to get used to them and constantly readjust the placement, but I would not buy again only because of the side sleeping comfort. If you sleep on your back you will probably love them.

The Anker Sleep A30 earbuds provide exceptional battery life and sound, especially given their small form factor -- small enough to be comfortable for even side sleepers. The built in toggle between Bluetooth connection and local white noise file (selectable by the user) is a great feature. You can listen to an audiobook, podcast, music, or your own white noise and toggle to the locally-stored white noise for incredible battery life. Even if you leave Bluetooth on all night to listen to your own content, the battery lasts until you wake up. I previously had the A10 edition and this is a huge improvement. I also previously used the Bose sleepbuds, and while these are a similar form factor with similar features, the A30 blows Bose out of the water. You won't be disapointed with these if you give them a try. I was skeptical that they'd be as much of an improvement over the A10s in terms of battery life and sound quality, but they are, and I've been sleeping through the night ever since my purchase.

These a30 earbuds seem to work as advertised. It takes a few days to get used to them in your ears and be able to comfortably sleep. Reduces a large amount of noise and reduces the ringing in my ears somewhat, not completely but enough where I can fall asleep and get some rest at night.