Fabulous review. I especially like the comparison charts. I have been using my A20 sleep buds for about 3 weeks now. I had to replace my Bose sleep buds after about 3 years of use. The A20 is a great choice for me and does more than the Bose in many respects.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the review. Thanks for letting me know specifically about the charts too. I was a bit unsure whether it was too much information, so it's nice that you mentioned that. It's interesting that you find they do more than the old Sleepbuds. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Ozlo, made by former Bose employees, compare. They seem to do a lot too, so I'm keen to see what the differences are.
Thank you. I ordered the product first through the introduction of an acquaintance, and I am waiting for delivery. I'm very excited about your review. I've had a habit of sleeping with Max earplugs for more than a decade, and without earplugs, I feel anxious. I want to try a20 and share reviews with people who feel a lot. Thank you.
Great review. I just purchased them and came across your video. I wasn’t sure if I had to turn the earbud when I put it in my ear to “ lock” in. Your video was very helpful. Thank you 😊
Great review! Thank you for your time and editing. Just for anyone interested, I have had a pair of Acoustic Sheep Sleep Phones since 2021. I have beaten the crap out of them and they still work. They are fidgety and fall off your head a lot but if your like me, a 95% side sleeper than they do relieve the most ear pain. I keep a pair of Airpod 2 pro's by my bed as my emergency bad neighbor ANC's! ; )
Hi! Nice to hear from you again, and I'm glad you liked the review. It's not often someone mentions the editing, which takes me days as I'm such an amateur still. So your comment made my day:-) I agree that the Sleepphones are pretty robust. The ones I reviewed back in 2020 are still working too. They are good for side sleepers, for sure, though you rightly mention the fact that the headband naturally shifts around on your head during the night. I hadn't really put much thought into that recently, but I think that might be one of the key reasons to choose earbuds over a headband style - assuming they are also comfortable. And yes, the AirPods Pro 2 have great ANC so I can see why you use them as a back-up. I hope one day someone, somewhere, invents earbuds with the ANC of the AirPods (or better) and the small size and focus on comfort of the Soundcore Sleep A20s (or better). A soft headband with ANC that doesn't involve sticking things inside your ear canals would be amazing, but I don't have my hopes up for that any time soon!
Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback, especially if you've had a chance to check what I said yourself. Do you like using them? I'd love to hear your thoughts, be it the positives or negatives.
Amazing review as always. Would love a review on the manta sound mask and comparisons with sleepphones wireless and musicozy. These reviews are always my go to and I hope you get to review the ozlo buds soon!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the review. Thanks for coming back and for your kind feedback too - both of those things mean a lot to me! I have the Manta and Ozlo on my radar. I'm thinking of buying the Ozlo Sleepbuds in the next few days as they take a while to ship as I understand it. When I do, I imagine I'll test them in a similar way to the Soundcore A20, and include the A20 in those tests.
Seriously, amazing review. I had sleeping problems all my life and unfortunatelly easily distracted during my sleep even with a very small amount of noise. I am using my normal earbuds mostly listening brown noise for a year and I realized that many People suffer this so they already created special earbuds for this. Anyway, I realized a20 option, and I was just checking on UA-cam. And I watched your video with my mouth open! Amazing review, so comprehensive. Seriously helpfull. And I will order as quick as possible, again many thanks for your helpfull video review.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I'm very glad to hear you liked the review. If you do get them, I'd love to hear back from you once you've had a chance to use them. I hope they do a better job of playing brown noise than your current earbuds:-)
Thank you for all your reviews. They are always so detailed and really put each device to the test. I have bought items that you have recommended. Keep up all the good work for all the light sleepers looking for solutions.
i had to change my intial comments on these. please reread this. i think the comfort is hard to beat. I'm having trouble finding regular buds for when it's not safe to use blocking buds. Battery life is good.
I saw your edits. I'm glad they didn't turn out to be a disappointment after all. Sometimes it just takes some time to get used to a change in headphones and see how they work night after night.
I'm happy to hear you liked the review. I hope you like the A20s too. If you have a minute to pop back, I'd love to hear your thoughts once you've had time to use them:-)
Thanks for your kind words - I really appreciate it. I have the Ozlo firmly on my radar to try out. Whether it's soon or when they are generally available to buy is the question I'm still unsure about. When I do, I'm sure I'll want to discuss how they compare.
You're welcome. If you decide to try them, let me know how they compare in your opinion. I'm particularly interested in finding out what people think about their effectiveness relative to other headphones despite not having ANC.
Thanks, glad you liked it. I will try the loop when I get around to doing an updated earplugs comparison, which may not be for a little while though. I doubt I will do a single review of them though.
Good review.. I have both the A10 & A20 the longer battery life was why I changed.... Ok i have to rewrite this. After using these every night they are better then the A10s. I can't really say with a good heart 'just buy 2 pairs of A10s'. The A20s are better because you get a sound sleep on one charge.. That said it depends what you are buying them for. These are not the solution to snoring (nor the A10s). You need to think about what sound or sounds you are trying to block out before buying them. As far comfort goes these are so good as are the A10s like so so soft in your ears..
@@nosleeplessnights1I prefer my buds with some music playing. I get white noise from the split system ac in my bedroom. I just saw someone asked if they wore the buds as ear blugs would they work better i just think 'yes because they are so much more comfortable and fit better in your ears'. I don't think I could sleep at all without earbuds now. We are creatures of habbit it would feel very hard to sleep without them now. Have you tried the Oslow sleep buds?
It sounds like you've got what works well for you dialled in, which is great. If you find the A10 are a better fit for you, that's all that matters. I definitely agree that we are creatures of habit - I sometimes regret testing new sleep products that affect my sleep negatively or just irritate me for whatever reason. I recently bought the Ozlo sleep buds and am very excited about testing them out thoroughly and comparing them with the A20s. I will do a video review of them at some point, but need more time to test them properly.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I was about to do the same, buy the Oslo.. It's out of a big curiosity as I almost brought into the crowd funding for them. I'll be really interested in your review. I didn't mean to write such a critical first response. Your review covers everything about the A20s really well. Oh the locator function on the A20s is really good to. I'll subscribe to your channel and be interested in your thoughts.
Will there ever be earbuds that have noise isolation and cancellation? I have noisy neighbors upstairs and bought the Bose ones a few years ago and found noise cancellation to be more effective than noise masking.
There are lots of earbuds that have noise isolation and cancellation. They just aren't designed specifically with sleep in mind! Hopefully a company will nail the problem one day and create very comfortable earbuds with noise cancellation that can be worn in bed all night, even on your side. For now, it remains the holy grail waiting to be discovered...
Active Noise Cancellation (basically playing the “opposite” sound back to you) is very difficult in a small enough form factor to be more comfortable to sleep in. The additional hardware requirements just can’t be fit in something super small (yet)
Have you experienced any latency issues when watching UA-cam on your phone? Somebody on the Amazon reviews mentioned this being an issue with them. Great review btw. 👍
@@nosleeplessnights1 I use the Avantree Repose, available through Amazon UK. For £30 they’re not bad. Very basic but comfortable for side sleepers. I just don’t like the band that sits around the back of your neck. This is why I was looking at the Soundcore A20.
Sorry, I meant which phone do you use to watch UA-cam? And do you watch on WiFi or your data? If I have a similar one, and you have any specific settings, I can test the latency and let you know:-)
Ok, so yes, there is a bit of latency when watching myself in this video (I know exactly how the audio should line up with the video, having watched it so many times while editing!). The latency is in the range of milliseconds, so it's not terrible, but it will be noticeable if you're paying attention or are sensitive to audio-video sync.
I'm a student, so my budget is low. But I don't like earplug because it's quite dirty after many times used. Should I choose SOUNDCORE A30I or Galaxy Buds2 Pro (2nd hand)?
I understand the budget constraint - I was a student once, a long time ago. I haven't tried either of those headphones, so I can't give you any advice about them - sorry!
Are they a good alternative to the Bose Sleepbud 2? I have had mine for a few years but the battery barely lasts 6 hours any more and I need an alternative.
@@nosleeplessnights1 thank you - I ended up buying them and used them for the first time last night. Good night sleep, very comfortable and 72% battery left in the morning. All good.
@nosleeplessnights1 awesome, I really look forward to it! I appreciate all the work you've put into researching sleep aid products! I just began exploring the sleep buds realm and your channel and blog has been a huge time saver and a wealth of knowledge. You've definitely earned your subscription!
Thanks for your feedback - it's always good to know the channel is useful. I will do my best to keep it that way. As for the review, I doubt I will publish it soon, but hopefully within the next few weeks at some point. I don't have a regular publishing schedule like many channels do - it's too stressful and I'd lose sleep over it, which would be ironic...
I have the A10 sleep buds and the one big issue I have with them is the buds being able to maintain a solid connection with my source device (99% of the time that is a 2021 M1 16" MacBook Pro) with my ear layed down on my pillow, so they with glitch out and sometimes have difficulty re-establishing the connecton. Have you had any connectivity issues like that with the A20 model? I like the A10 fine for what it does, but having weak connectivity is more than a little frustrating!
I haven't had any connectivity issues like what you describe, no. I also use my phone rather than a laptop, so I don't have any experience of the exact set up you use. In general, I've been happy with the stability and speed of connection with my phone. I usually use the A20s for the sleep sounds stored directly on the earbuds rather than streaming (unless I'm doing some testing). But when I need to switch to Bluetooth mode to make changes, it's never a problem.
I also own these. I will tell you I have a stable connection. However the only last about 8-9 hours in bluetooth mode. But in sleep mode which isn't connected via Bluetooth about 11-13 hours. Just a fair warning. I don't find any earbud comfortable. But out of all the earbuds I have ever used these are the most comfortable overall. My ears are super sensitive because of damage to my ear canals and my tinnitus. So you probably won't have that issue.
how loud do these go compared to an airpod pro. I'm looking for a very small earbud to play music in my helmet and the airpods are too bulky to get my tight fitting helmet on.
Definitely not as loud, though they can still be quite loud with the volume turned right up. As I said in the video, I typically found the white noise or music tracks too loud to listen to in bed with the volume maxed out. Do you mean motorbike helmet? If so, the lack of ANC might be a bigger issue I imagine. If it's a bike or some other helmet, then I guess it may be less important. As for the size, that shouldn't be a problem as they fit snugly in the ear.
Hello again! I remember our conversations about white noise machines. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope you're coping as well as you can. I also had cancer back in 2011, so I know how difficult it can be. I wish you strength and good health:-) Yes, I have reviewed two. The Eight Sleep Pod 3, which you can see here: ua-cam.com/video/3NbvefQNUFY/v-deo.html. The Pod 4 is also out now, but there is still a lot to learn about how they work and feel from my video. I also discuss the BedJet 3 (an old video now) here: ua-cam.com/video/t6i1j3tw8mQ/v-deo.html I've been testing the Chilipad Dock Pro recently, and have just started preparing my review. That will probably take a few weeks as it always seems to take me ages to review more complex sleep tech. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to help.
@@nosleeplessnights1 These things are ridiculously expensive & I doubt they would be fixable. I need a more affordable option. I found a workaround last night by cooling my bed down with ice packs in lunch boxes, so it was cold when I got in it. I then kept a pillow cool by the bed and swapped it over but if I could find an affordable way of keeping myself cool all night, I wouldn't have issues at night. My workaround will not be v effective on a hot humid night! The cool pillow stopped the flush completely: so being cool is definitely the key to dealing with it.
Unfortunately, the active bed cooling systems are all relatively expensive, yes. There just aren't many to choose from, with nothing really in the way of an effective and cheap alternative. I know one or two have come along over the years, but they failed - likely due to the amount of problems they had. If a company comes along that makes a budget-friendly alternative to the main players that actually works well and doesn't have major problems with leaks, noise, connectivity etc, I will be reviewing it in a flash! Obviously, there are alternatives to the BedJet - fans. But there aren't really any good alternatives at the moment to the Eight Sleep and Dock Pro that do what they do effectively and reliably. At some point, I'd like to test out some of the cheaper pads I sometimes see online, but I don't plan to right now. There are various ways to try and keep cool in bed if you don't have air conditioning. There are tons of articles that discuss them. As clever as some of them are, the remaining question is always how do you keep the surface you lie on cool all night using simple DIY techniques? Answers on a postcard...
Have you played around with all the settings in the app to test them? Are you double tapping quite quickly? If you tap slowly, they don't work well for me. You could also try a factory reset. Here are the instructions on their website: "Place the earbuds in the charging case and leave the case open. Press and hold the button on the charging case for 10 seconds until the LED indicators on the case flash 3 times. This confirms that the reset was successful."
Is it the A20 you have? If you press the cog button top right to go into settings, then click on prompt tone, try turning off all of those tones. That should stop it from happening.
You can, but the normal phone alarm will sound simultaneously through both the phone speakers and the headphones. App alarm will only sound through the headphones.
So, I just tested the different options again to be sure as I don't use them all. There are basically 3 main alarm options, depending on the mode you have the A20s set to. 1. Use the in-app alarm on sleep mode, which is a limited selection of tones. The tone will only play through the A20s 2. Set your normal phone alarm while in sleep mode. In this case, your sleep sounds will continue playing, and your phone alarm will sound through the phone as normal. 3. Set your phone alarm while in Bluetooth mode. In this case, whatever music or sounds you are listening to will stop, and your normal phone alarm will ring both through the A20s and your phone. I'm not sure if there is a way to stop the phone alarm playing through the phone and isolate it to the A20s in option 3.
@@nosleeplessnights1 that’s actually perfect. A big concern is that if they fall out in the middle of the night, I wouldn’t hear my alarm. Thank you so much for checking it out.
Can you use the mic of the phone while on call? Because I am aware that it doesn't have a mic. But can you use the mic of the phone as an alternative.😊
If you meant 'can you speak through the phone and listen to the other person through the A20s, I wasn't actually sure, so I just made a call to try. I put them in Bluetooth mode, with music playing. As soon as I pressed 'call' on my phone, the music stopped and the phone just worked as normal, with no audio coming through the headphones. So the answer is no. By the way, my parents said to say thank you to the person who asked because they were the ones that got a random phone call and a chat!🙂
No problem. I imagine they left out the voice call feature to further reduce the size of the earbuds, since comfort during sleep was the main priority, not everyday use.
Is there a mode where they just block out sound and don’t play anything? I don’t want to listen to anything just want something that will block out noise.
Unfortunately not because they don't have active noise cancellation. The only blocking they would do is whatever they block just by being physical objects in your ears. And they are nowhere near as good as earplugs if used just for that.
@@dab4539 None that I've tried that were specifically made for sleep. But many standard earbuds do. The Apple Airpods Pro 2, for example, have amazing noise cancellation with no music being played. But they are quite big and the battery won't last all night. So with normal headphones, it's a case of working out what might fit your needs.
I think the A10s block the noise out better then A20s in terms of if you had no sound at all. They are far more comfortable then any earplugs.. They don't 100% block all noise out with no sound what are you trying to block out?
Hi will i be able to block the noice from my neighbours dog while i sleep im like 10 meters away from the dog and i live in second floor in the next building . Ear plugs reduce the noice by like 70% i want to know will yhis do better than it :)
They are definitely capable of blocking out a lot of noise, especially if your earplugs have already shown that around 70% can be blocked. Whether they block 100% or not is another question. On their own with no sound, they will won't help much. You need to play audio, and potentially quite loudly, to block out noise as loud as a dog bark. Then you need to weigh up the pros and cons of listening to audio loudly for an extended period of time, and how safe that is for your ears. The good thing is that there are lots of different sounds you can experiment with to see what blocks dogs best. I haven't done that, but you may get lucky and find a sound, or combination of sounds, that masks the barking well without needing to be at an unpleasant volume. You could experiment by using normal headphones and UA-cam to play some sounds similar to the ones the Soundcore have. For example, try brown noise, pink noise, river, waterfall, rain. If any of those on their own help with normal headphones, then give the A20 a go. Just keep an eye on the returns time window and send them back for a refund if they don't do any better than your earplugs or aren't comfortable enough for you.
I have those, and for me they are still not comfortable for side sleeping, probably because my ear canels are very small or my outer ears aren't deep enough even with the smallest ear tips and wings, so I wouldn't recommend them for anyone with small ears.
That's a shame. As I said in the video, I have larger ears and ear canals, so they work well for me. But I could see how those with smaller ear canals might have less space for them to hide away in when lying on their side. That will be an issue with all earbuds though, as it's rare that they are this tiny. If only there was a standardised system to match ear canal size to earbud size in the same way as shoe size! For now, unless you just know you have small ears, it's hard to predict in advance whether they will work for you or not. How do you find them on your back, and the overall quality though?
I have these and find them more comfortable than most others. However, I am a side sleeper, and after about an hour or two, I wake up with discomfort and have to remove them. Don't think I have small ears, and the issue is actually being a side sleeper
'Nothing in ear' doesn't refer to headphones or earplugs. I mean when you are not using headphones or earplugs, and therefore there is nothing at all in your ear. It gets 10/10 because it is just your body. Sorry for the confusion.
Fabulous review. I especially like the comparison charts. I have been using my A20 sleep buds for about 3 weeks now. I had to replace my Bose sleep buds after about 3 years of use. The A20 is a great choice for me and does more than the Bose in many respects.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the review. Thanks for letting me know specifically about the charts too. I was a bit unsure whether it was too much information, so it's nice that you mentioned that.
It's interesting that you find they do more than the old Sleepbuds. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Ozlo, made by former Bose employees, compare. They seem to do a lot too, so I'm keen to see what the differences are.
Thank you. I ordered the product first through the introduction of an acquaintance, and I am waiting for delivery.
I'm very excited about your review.
I've had a habit of sleeping with Max earplugs for more than a decade, and without earplugs, I feel anxious.
I want to try a20 and share reviews with people who feel a lot.
Thank you.
You're welcome. I hope they work well for you - let me know once you've had time to try them.
Great review. I just purchased them and came across your video. I wasn’t sure if I had to turn the earbud when I put it in my ear to “ lock” in. Your video was very helpful. Thank you 😊
You're welcome - I'm glad you liked the video. What do you think of them so far, other than the doubts about the positioning?
Great review! Thank you for your time and editing. Just for anyone interested, I have had a pair of Acoustic Sheep Sleep Phones since 2021. I have beaten the crap out of them and they still work. They are fidgety and fall off your head a lot but if your like me, a 95% side sleeper than they do relieve the most ear pain. I keep a pair of Airpod 2 pro's by my bed as my emergency bad neighbor ANC's! ; )
Hi! Nice to hear from you again, and I'm glad you liked the review. It's not often someone mentions the editing, which takes me days as I'm such an amateur still. So your comment made my day:-)
I agree that the Sleepphones are pretty robust. The ones I reviewed back in 2020 are still working too. They are good for side sleepers, for sure, though you rightly mention the fact that the headband naturally shifts around on your head during the night. I hadn't really put much thought into that recently, but I think that might be one of the key reasons to choose earbuds over a headband style - assuming they are also comfortable.
And yes, the AirPods Pro 2 have great ANC so I can see why you use them as a back-up. I hope one day someone, somewhere, invents earbuds with the ANC of the AirPods (or better) and the small size and focus on comfort of the Soundcore Sleep A20s (or better).
A soft headband with ANC that doesn't involve sticking things inside your ear canals would be amazing, but I don't have my hopes up for that any time soon!
I bought them and I can say your review is by far the most accurate and informative about these. Very well done.
Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback, especially if you've had a chance to check what I said yourself.
Do you like using them? I'd love to hear your thoughts, be it the positives or negatives.
Amazing review as always. Would love a review on the manta sound mask and comparisons with sleepphones wireless and musicozy. These reviews are always my go to and I hope you get to review the ozlo buds soon!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the review. Thanks for coming back and for your kind feedback too - both of those things mean a lot to me!
I have the Manta and Ozlo on my radar. I'm thinking of buying the Ozlo Sleepbuds in the next few days as they take a while to ship as I understand it.
When I do, I imagine I'll test them in a similar way to the Soundcore A20, and include the A20 in those tests.
Seriously, amazing review. I had sleeping problems all my life and unfortunatelly easily distracted during my sleep even with a very small amount of noise. I am using my normal earbuds mostly listening brown noise for a year and I realized that many People suffer this so they already created special earbuds for this.
Anyway, I realized a20 option, and I was just checking on UA-cam. And I watched your video with my mouth open! Amazing review, so comprehensive. Seriously helpfull. And I will order as quick as possible, again many thanks for your helpfull video review.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I'm very glad to hear you liked the review. If you do get them, I'd love to hear back from you once you've had a chance to use them. I hope they do a better job of playing brown noise than your current earbuds:-)
Did you end up getting them?
I'd like to know too...
Amazing review!! Thank you for this!
You're welcome, thanks for your kind words too:-)
Thank you for all your reviews. They are always so detailed and really put each device to the test. I have bought items that you have recommended. Keep up all the good work for all the light sleepers looking for solutions.
You're very welcome. Thank you also for the kind feedback - it's much appreciated. I hope my recommendations have turned out to be good ones for you!
Love my quiteon 3.1 sad they discontinued. Tough times. I hope they come back stronger & better.
I haven't heard anything about them coming back and it's been a while since they declared insolvency.
This is a very comprehensive review thanks for a fantastic effort it is greatly appreciated!
You're very welcome. Thanks for the feedback, which is also very much appreciated:-)
Excellent Review!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate the feedback:-)
i had to change my intial comments on these. please reread this. i think the comfort is hard to beat. I'm having trouble finding regular buds for when it's not safe to use blocking buds. Battery life is good.
I saw your edits. I'm glad they didn't turn out to be a disappointment after all. Sometimes it just takes some time to get used to a change in headphones and see how they work night after night.
Excellent & thorough review - thanks for posting 👍 just ordered a pair !
I'm happy to hear you liked the review. I hope you like the A20s too. If you have a minute to pop back, I'd love to hear your thoughts once you've had time to use them:-)
awesome channel and review. hearing your thoughts and comparison to the ozlo would be huuge 🙏 thank you
Thanks for your kind words - I really appreciate it.
I have the Ozlo firmly on my radar to try out. Whether it's soon or when they are generally available to buy is the question I'm still unsure about.
When I do, I'm sure I'll want to discuss how they compare.
Thank you for this… looks like a reasonable alternative to my beloved Bose Sleep Buds…
You're welcome. If you decide to try them, let me know how they compare in your opinion. I'm particularly interested in finding out what people think about their effectiveness relative to other headphones despite not having ANC.
@@nosleeplessnights1Bose battery no longer lasts the whole night after 2 years 😢
Great review! I was wondering if you would ever try the Loop Quiet 2 earplugs? I'm torn between normal earplugs or earbuds.
Thanks, glad you liked it. I will try the loop when I get around to doing an updated earplugs comparison, which may not be for a little while though. I doubt I will do a single review of them though.
To me, loop quiet 1 is much better for isolating than 2
Good review.. I have both the A10 & A20 the longer battery life was why I changed.... Ok i have to rewrite this. After using these every night they are better then the A10s. I can't really say with a good heart 'just buy 2 pairs of A10s'.
The A20s are better because you get a sound sleep on one charge..
That said it depends what you are buying them for. These are not the solution to snoring (nor the A10s).
You need to think about what sound or sounds you are trying to block out before buying them.
As far comfort goes these are so good as are the A10s like so so soft in your ears..
Thanks! Is that with or without audio that they blocked out noise better for you?
@@nosleeplessnights1I prefer my buds with some music playing. I get white noise from the split system ac in my bedroom. I just saw someone asked if they wore the buds as ear blugs would they work better i just think 'yes because they are so much more comfortable and fit better in your ears'.
I don't think I could sleep at all without earbuds now. We are creatures of habbit it would feel very hard to sleep without them now.
Have you tried the Oslow sleep buds?
It sounds like you've got what works well for you dialled in, which is great. If you find the A10 are a better fit for you, that's all that matters.
I definitely agree that we are creatures of habit - I sometimes regret testing new sleep products that affect my sleep negatively or just irritate me for whatever reason.
I recently bought the Ozlo sleep buds and am very excited about testing them out thoroughly and comparing them with the A20s. I will do a video review of them at some point, but need more time to test them properly.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I was about to do the same, buy the Oslo.. It's out of a big curiosity as I almost brought into the crowd funding for them. I'll be really interested in your review. I didn't mean to write such a critical first response. Your review covers everything about the A20s really well. Oh the locator function on the A20s is really good to.
I'll subscribe to your channel and be interested in your thoughts.
Looking good. Might give them a chance.
Let me know what you think of them if you do - it's always good to get other people's opinions.
Will there ever be earbuds that have noise isolation and cancellation? I have noisy neighbors upstairs and bought the Bose ones a few years ago and found noise cancellation to be more effective than noise masking.
There are lots of earbuds that have noise isolation and cancellation. They just aren't designed specifically with sleep in mind! Hopefully a company will nail the problem one day and create very comfortable earbuds with noise cancellation that can be worn in bed all night, even on your side. For now, it remains the holy grail waiting to be discovered...
Active Noise Cancellation (basically playing the “opposite” sound back to you) is very difficult in a small enough form factor to be more comfortable to sleep in. The additional hardware requirements just can’t be fit in something super small (yet)
@@cre9774 thanks wasn’t aware of this
Exactly that.
@@nosleeplessnights1so this one is not a noice cancelation? I need it badly, bc I need to sleep in a house that has 11 dogs that bark at night!😖
Thinking of getting JBL Tune Buds or Baseus Bowie MA10.
Let me know if either of them are any good for sleep!
@nosleeplessnights1 I am the one who snores like a 747. Will ask my wife her opinion.
Have you experienced any latency issues when watching UA-cam on your phone? Somebody on the Amazon reviews mentioned this being an issue with them. Great review btw. 👍
Thanks! I haven't tried them with UA-cam. What device do you use? If I have a similar one, I'll give it a go and let you know.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I use the Avantree Repose, available through Amazon UK. For £30 they’re not bad. Very basic but comfortable for side sleepers. I just don’t like the band that sits around the back of your neck. This is why I was looking at the Soundcore A20.
Sorry, I meant which phone do you use to watch UA-cam? And do you watch on WiFi or your data? If I have a similar one, and you have any specific settings, I can test the latency and let you know:-)
Oh. 😊 I have an iPhone 13 Pro. Using WiFi.
Ok, so yes, there is a bit of latency when watching myself in this video (I know exactly how the audio should line up with the video, having watched it so many times while editing!). The latency is in the range of milliseconds, so it's not terrible, but it will be noticeable if you're paying attention or are sensitive to audio-video sync.
Can you fall asleep listening to music and when it destcts you are asleep, will it automatically go to your chosen sleep mode noise?
Yes, the smart switch mode will do exactly that.
Ahh that's perfect. Thank you for your reply
No problem!
I'm a student, so my budget is low. But I don't like earplug because it's quite dirty after many times used. Should I choose SOUNDCORE A30I or Galaxy Buds2 Pro (2nd hand)?
I understand the budget constraint - I was a student once, a long time ago. I haven't tried either of those headphones, so I can't give you any advice about them - sorry!
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you, I think those earplugs not too bad 😅
Are they a good alternative to the Bose Sleepbud 2? I have had mine for a few years but the battery barely lasts 6 hours any more and I need an alternative.
I didn't try the Sleepbuds 2, so unfortunately can't give you a first hand comparison.
The battery life is definitely better than that though.
@@nosleeplessnights1 thank you - I ended up buying them and used them for the first time last night. Good night sleep, very comfortable and 72% battery left in the morning. All good.
No problem. I'm glad you like them - thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Can you test the ozlo sleep uda and compare them to the soundcore a20?
Yes - I plan on doing that video next.
@nosleeplessnights1 awesome, I really look forward to it! I appreciate all the work you've put into researching sleep aid products! I just began exploring the sleep buds realm and your channel and blog has been a huge time saver and a wealth of knowledge. You've definitely earned your subscription!
Thanks for your feedback - it's always good to know the channel is useful. I will do my best to keep it that way.
As for the review, I doubt I will publish it soon, but hopefully within the next few weeks at some point. I don't have a regular publishing schedule like many channels do - it's too stressful and I'd lose sleep over it, which would be ironic...
So if no ANC why not just use 1$ ear plugs for sleeping?
If you only ever want quiet, then sure, use earplugs.
They can't play audio 😂
Is the case wirelessly chargeable, or do you have to plug the case in to charge it?
It needs to be plugged in. If there is a way to charge it wirelessly, it's not in the user manual and I don't know about it:)
I have the A10 sleep buds and the one big issue I have with them is the buds being able to maintain a solid connection with my source device (99% of the time that is a 2021 M1 16" MacBook Pro) with my ear layed down on my pillow, so they with glitch out and sometimes have difficulty re-establishing the connecton.
Have you had any connectivity issues like that with the A20 model?
I like the A10 fine for what it does, but having weak connectivity is more than a little frustrating!
I haven't had any connectivity issues like what you describe, no. I also use my phone rather than a laptop, so I don't have any experience of the exact set up you use.
In general, I've been happy with the stability and speed of connection with my phone. I usually use the A20s for the sleep sounds stored directly on the earbuds rather than streaming (unless I'm doing some testing). But when I need to switch to Bluetooth mode to make changes, it's never a problem.
I also own these. I will tell you I have a stable connection. However the only last about 8-9 hours in bluetooth mode. But in sleep mode which isn't connected via Bluetooth about 11-13 hours. Just a fair warning. I don't find any earbud comfortable. But out of all the earbuds I have ever used these are the most comfortable overall. My ears are super sensitive because of damage to my ear canals and my tinnitus. So you probably won't have that issue.
@@Atomic-Purple-Guy I appreciate the answer! I’m a 4 hour a night max sleeper, so that batter life works for me!
Thanks for the review
You're very welcome!
how loud do these go compared to an airpod pro. I'm looking for a very small earbud to play music in my helmet and the airpods are too bulky to get my tight fitting helmet on.
Definitely not as loud, though they can still be quite loud with the volume turned right up. As I said in the video, I typically found the white noise or music tracks too loud to listen to in bed with the volume maxed out.
Do you mean motorbike helmet? If so, the lack of ANC might be a bigger issue I imagine. If it's a bike or some other helmet, then I guess it may be less important.
As for the size, that shouldn't be a problem as they fit snugly in the ear.
Have you reviewed any cooling systems? I am barely sleeping now due to hot flushes. I can't take HRT due to early breast cancer last year.
Hello again! I remember our conversations about white noise machines. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope you're coping as well as you can. I also had cancer back in 2011, so I know how difficult it can be. I wish you strength and good health:-)
Yes, I have reviewed two. The Eight Sleep Pod 3, which you can see here: ua-cam.com/video/3NbvefQNUFY/v-deo.html. The Pod 4 is also out now, but there is still a lot to learn about how they work and feel from my video.
I also discuss the BedJet 3 (an old video now) here: ua-cam.com/video/t6i1j3tw8mQ/v-deo.html
I've been testing the Chilipad Dock Pro recently, and have just started preparing my review. That will probably take a few weeks as it always seems to take me ages to review more complex sleep tech.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to help.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you. I was lucky: it was very early, something called DCIS, non invasive. I only needed a mastectomy.
@@nosleeplessnights1 These things are ridiculously expensive & I doubt they would be fixable. I need a more affordable option. I found a workaround last night by cooling my bed down with ice packs in lunch boxes, so it was cold when I got in it. I then kept a pillow cool by the bed and swapped it over but if I could find an affordable way of keeping myself cool all night, I wouldn't have issues at night. My workaround will not be v effective on a hot humid night! The cool pillow stopped the flush completely: so being cool is definitely the key to dealing with it.
Unfortunately, the active bed cooling systems are all relatively expensive, yes. There just aren't many to choose from, with nothing really in the way of an effective and cheap alternative. I know one or two have come along over the years, but they failed - likely due to the amount of problems they had. If a company comes along that makes a budget-friendly alternative to the main players that actually works well and doesn't have major problems with leaks, noise, connectivity etc, I will be reviewing it in a flash!
Obviously, there are alternatives to the BedJet - fans. But there aren't really any good alternatives at the moment to the Eight Sleep and Dock Pro that do what they do effectively and reliably.
At some point, I'd like to test out some of the cheaper pads I sometimes see online, but I don't plan to right now.
There are various ways to try and keep cool in bed if you don't have air conditioning. There are tons of articles that discuss them. As clever as some of them are, the remaining question is always how do you keep the surface you lie on cool all night using simple DIY techniques?
Answers on a postcard...
@@nosleeplessnights1 I'm wondering about a light/fan combo over the bed.
I can't seem to get my touch controls to work. Any advice?
Have you played around with all the settings in the app to test them? Are you double tapping quite quickly? If you tap slowly, they don't work well for me.
You could also try a factory reset. Here are the instructions on their website:
"Place the earbuds in the charging case and leave the case open. Press and hold the button on the charging case for 10 seconds until the LED indicators on the case flash 3 times. This confirms that the reset was successful."
the soundcores i gotten, they will play notifications when battery life at 50%. 40%... how to sleep properly....
Is it the A20 you have?
If you press the cog button top right to go into settings, then click on prompt tone, try turning off all of those tones. That should stop it from happening.
Can you use your normal phone alarm or do you need to use the alarm in the app with your earphones?
You can, but the normal phone alarm will sound simultaneously through both the phone speakers and the headphones. App alarm will only sound through the headphones.
So, I just tested the different options again to be sure as I don't use them all.
There are basically 3 main alarm options, depending on the mode you have the A20s set to.
1. Use the in-app alarm on sleep mode, which is a limited selection of tones. The tone will only play through the A20s
2. Set your normal phone alarm while in sleep mode. In this case, your sleep sounds will continue playing, and your phone alarm will sound through the phone as normal.
3. Set your phone alarm while in Bluetooth mode. In this case, whatever music or sounds you are listening to will stop, and your normal phone alarm will ring both through the A20s and your phone.
I'm not sure if there is a way to stop the phone alarm playing through the phone and isolate it to the A20s in option 3.
@@nosleeplessnights1 that’s actually perfect. A big concern is that if they fall out in the middle of the night, I wouldn’t hear my alarm. Thank you so much for checking it out.
No problem. I thought as much, which is why I wanted to check before replying:-)
There is no easy way to prevent the sound from coming from your phone, but it's by design in case they fall out.
Can we wear in daytime
Yes, if you want to.
Can you use the mic of the phone while on call? Because I am aware that it doesn't have a mic. But can you use the mic of the phone as an alternative.😊
If you meant 'can you speak through the phone and listen to the other person through the A20s, I wasn't actually sure, so I just made a call to try.
I put them in Bluetooth mode, with music playing. As soon as I pressed 'call' on my phone, the music stopped and the phone just worked as normal, with no audio coming through the headphones.
So the answer is no.
By the way, my parents said to say thank you to the person who asked because they were the ones that got a random phone call and a chat!🙂
@nosleeplessnights1 yes!! Please update me if it's possible thank you😁
It's not possible
@@nosleeplessnights1 oh men, that sucks but thank you!
No problem. I imagine they left out the voice call feature to further reduce the size of the earbuds, since comfort during sleep was the main priority, not everyday use.
Is there a mode where they just block out sound and don’t play anything? I don’t want to listen to anything just want something that will block out noise.
Unfortunately not because they don't have active noise cancellation. The only blocking they would do is whatever they block just by being physical objects in your ears. And they are nowhere near as good as earplugs if used just for that.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Ok, thanks do you know of any ear buds that would do that?
@@dab4539 None that I've tried that were specifically made for sleep. But many standard earbuds do. The Apple Airpods Pro 2, for example, have amazing noise cancellation with no music being played. But they are quite big and the battery won't last all night. So with normal headphones, it's a case of working out what might fit your needs.
I think the A10s block the noise out better then A20s in terms of if you had no sound at all. They are far more comfortable then any earplugs.. They don't 100% block all noise out with no sound what are you trying to block out?
Hi will i be able to block the noice from my neighbours dog while i sleep im like 10 meters away from the dog and i live in second floor in the next building . Ear plugs reduce the noice by like 70% i want to know will yhis do better than it :)
They are definitely capable of blocking out a lot of noise, especially if your earplugs have already shown that around 70% can be blocked. Whether they block 100% or not is another question.
On their own with no sound, they will won't help much. You need to play audio, and potentially quite loudly, to block out noise as loud as a dog bark. Then you need to weigh up the pros and cons of listening to audio loudly for an extended period of time, and how safe that is for your ears.
The good thing is that there are lots of different sounds you can experiment with to see what blocks dogs best. I haven't done that, but you may get lucky and find a sound, or combination of sounds, that masks the barking well without needing to be at an unpleasant volume.
You could experiment by using normal headphones and UA-cam to play some sounds similar to the ones the Soundcore have. For example, try brown noise, pink noise, river, waterfall, rain. If any of those on their own help with normal headphones, then give the A20 a go. Just keep an eye on the returns time window and send them back for a refund if they don't do any better than your earplugs or aren't comfortable enough for you.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you for your informative reply! Wishing you all the best!
I have those, and for me they are still not comfortable for side sleeping, probably because my ear canels are very small or my outer ears aren't deep enough even with the smallest ear tips and wings, so I wouldn't recommend them for anyone with small ears.
That's a shame. As I said in the video, I have larger ears and ear canals, so they work well for me. But I could see how those with smaller ear canals might have less space for them to hide away in when lying on their side. That will be an issue with all earbuds though, as it's rare that they are this tiny.
If only there was a standardised system to match ear canal size to earbud size in the same way as shoe size!
For now, unless you just know you have small ears, it's hard to predict in advance whether they will work for you or not.
How do you find them on your back, and the overall quality though?
@@nosleeplessnights1 on my back its fine, and sound is pretty good
That's good to know - thanks!
I have these and find them more comfortable than most others. However, I am a side sleeper, and after about an hour or two, I wake up with discomfort and have to remove them. Don't think I have small ears, and the issue is actually being a side sleeper
I use foam eartips
Can we use this for talking call?
No, it doesn't have a microphone.
Which earphone is from nothing there naming is confusing
I'm not sure I understand your question?
@nosleeplessnights1 can you provide product link of nothing earphone mentioned in your comparison
Which one? There isn't one called 'nothing'.
@@nosleeplessnights1 5:18
'Nothing in ear' doesn't refer to headphones or earplugs. I mean when you are not using headphones or earplugs, and therefore there is nothing at all in your ear. It gets 10/10 because it is just your body. Sorry for the confusion.