soundcore K20i by Anker, Semi-in-Ear Earbuds, Bluetooth Wireless, 36H Playtime, Fast Charge, Clear Sound, Comfortable Fit, ENC 2-Mic Clear Calls, Custom EQ, IPX5, Bluetooth 5.3, App Control (White)

I have purchased Anker/Soundcore products for many years and have been happy with the build quality. I did not think these would be up to much as they were so cheap and there were mixed reviews but happily surprised.They come in a little charging pod like most earbuds and charge relatively quickly. There is no charge indicator other than different flashing lights. They last easily a day out of the unit and the unit itself only needs charging every few weeks if using for a few hours each day. The sound quality is better than most headphones I have used at this size, but lacking bass compared to my over ear sets. They can be used to set custom EQ using the Soundcore app.I choose these as the in ear canal type are not suitable or comfortable for me. These were comfortable straight away and are still comfortable when lying down in bed. People have mentioned that after a couple of months one side has stopped working - I have noticed when they are low battery that without warning one side will switch off but they are fine again once charged. Overall very happy with these.

Update after one month of use:At first, everything seemed great, but the performance dropped quickly. The sound started to fade, and now one earbud is completely dead – no sound at all. The other one works only partially. Battery life also got significantly worse. These are honestly the only headphones I’ve ever had that broke down this badly and this fast. Definitely not recommended.To make matters worse, Anker’s customer support is completely unresponsive. They clearly don’t care that their product failed so quickly. For a company with such a strong reputation, it’s honestly shameful to sell something this unreliable. It was nice – but only for a moment.Original review below:These headphones are truly outstanding in every aspect. The bass is deep and powerful, the volume is excellent, and the call quality is crystal clear. Everything works exactly as it should, and honestly, it doesn’t make sense to spend more money on pricier options because these deliver incredible performance. They might just be the best headphones I’ve ever owned, and the price is surprisingly affordable. Totally worth it – highly recommended!

These are pretty great for the price. Both the charging case and the earphones themselves are well made, they're comfortable to wear (I really like that they don't use silicone tips) and easy enough to use.The only bad thing I can say is that, like most modern earphones, they're far too bass-heavy for my liking. Most styles of music don't benefit from a bass boost, and it seems the common opinion on earbuds WITHOUT bass boosting is that they sound tinny - both baffling and a bit frustrating but not really the fault of the manufacturer. The sound is generally clear but I find I have to use the "piano" EQ setting to stop much of my library sounding muddy, and overwhelmed by both the bass guitar and kick drums thanks to this modern obsession with bass boosting.

Honestly, really bad - worked normally for maybe a month before the case spring broke, another month after that the bass and sound started to be muffled, and now there are times when they won't even charge properly or play music for an hour without them dying of low battery. They put more effort into making you download their stupid app on your phone than into designing a good product to sell.Can't recommend staying away from this brand enough.

I bought these (twice) back in September 2024 (at the time of writing this review, that was 8 months ago) and I wanted to give them a lot of use before reviewing them.So, to explain why I bought them twice. I lost the case to the first pair while I was cycling - completely my fault as I forgot to zip up the pocket it was in and didn't realise until I got home. However, while I had this one (I believe around a month at that point), they were excellent. No problems whatsoever. The earphones also work perfectly fine with the case I bought for the second pair.I have used the second pair almost every single day over the past 8 months. The sound is still great, the case and earphones are in perfect condition, I've never experienced any connection issues, and the earphones hold the charge for a long time (I probably charge them once a week, I haven't kept track but it really isn't a regular thing).I don't find them to be too quiet, if anything, they can be quite loud when I'm listening to music while not doing anything else; if I'm cycling, they're loud enough. I haven't messed with the settings at all, that's how they came out of the box, so I can't comment on the app and the settings.I like the touch features and regularly use them to skip songs without having to touch my phone. They're easy to set up and to use.I bought them for £19.99, which I would say is incredibly cheap for how good they feel and sound.They're very light, so they're comfortable BUT I have had them fall out a couple of times - usually when I'm moving around a lot or when I'm putting something on my head (like my cycling helmet). I haven't had them fall out while I'm cycling, but I do put my helmet on in a way where my hair covers my ears a bit, so that probably helps keep them in.I have very small ears (I'm a 5'2"ish woman for reference) but find them very comfortable, which is rare for earphones because most are too big or are just uncomfortable. I've actually fallen asleep with them in more than once.I don't think these earphones will work well for those that love super heavy bass in their music BUT you can definitely get a decent bassy sound from them (I predominantly listen to metalcore, and some artists use EDM/dubstep in their songs, and I like what I hear still). They're definitely not tinny or hollow sounding.If you're looking for budget earphones that still sound good, I would highly recommend these!Edit: Just to add a little more information, I haven't tried these during a call, so I can't comment on the quality there.I have used these during rainy weather and I've not run into any issues. The touch sensitivity is a little off when your fingers are wet, but it's not a problem in my opinion.