Soundcore - by Anker Life Tune XR Wireless Active Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black

I was not expecting much from these headphones. But I have to say that after a month of having them... They are a great pick up with premium quirks at a budget price! For $100 or even less when they go on sale, they offer great value for money. First the sound: These can sound too boomy on their stock EQ, which results in a fun listing experience but can be too much for some. Albeit they include a full customizable EQ to tiene them to tour personal liking. As well they include a ton of pre-sets you can use. Second the ANC: I was beyond impressed on how good the ANC in these headphones is! They have 3 noise cancelling modes, which help reduce certain frequencies depending on the situation you are in. While it's not on pair with the most premium headphones out their, namely Sony, Bose or Apple, it still delivers on a solid performance! Thirdly the accesorries: You get included the typical 3mm audio jack and USB-C cable. However, I have to say the best accessory these come included with Is a hardshell case! Making them a great choice if you are looking for a pair of headphones you can commute and travel with. And ultimately, I have to say that for the price, these are right!

Easily connected to Bluetooth with good distance. Good sound even though I didn't put the app on my phone. With the app you're supposed to get more tailored sound options. Works well for me without the app. Comes with a carrying case with charger and short cord to use without being wireless. Up to 60 hours listening with one full charge.

I love these. I have no issues with them. I’m giving them 5 stars because I am not comparing them to any other headphones. I’m just going off of these and how they work for me. They are lightweight and comfortable. The noise canceling feature works well. I cannot think of anything to complain about. I’ve had them for a few months now and they hold a charge very well. Great product. I buy lots of Anker products but wasn’t sure how these would measure up. So far I must say you can’t go wrong with Anker.

These provide great dynamic sound with rich base to anything I pair it with. I pretty much exclusively use it in noise cancellation mode, using it to get the audio of my YouTube movies in Final Cut Pro perfected. The battery life is really, really great, I’m often shocked how infrequent I have to charge these. If I had to come up with a downside it’s that my ears get hot after extended sessions wearing them, but we’re talking hours and a quick break helps alleviate that. For that reason these are probably better suited for work/leisure use over gym/working use. Also moving them around on my ears/head it’s easy to hit the mode button, but that’s getting pretty picky. Nothing to keep it from 5 stars for the price.

I’ve tried Sonys, Beats, Skullcandy, etc.. been through my fair share of headphones and for the PRICE, these really deliver. Powerful sound, VERY comfortable, tons of functionality. Anker is becoming a favorite brand of mine. Honestly this is the best bang for your buck.

Okay so im not a review type of person but i have to jump in here, THESE HEADPHONES ARE AMAZING! So out of the box they sound amazing and the ANC is great and your happy right? Naw, when you download the app and tool around with the E.Q. and ANC then you feel like you just spent $500.00 easy! Not to mention Sleep mode with all kinds of ambients and ASMR sounds to choose from ( which my wife is crazy for! ) The case is very nice also. Man all around this thing is just mind blowingly great! If you are a basshead then bruh, sounds like a set of 12s sitting in the back of an suv, if you like balance it has that and more for you! 808s pound and guitars screwm and are clear as a bell and classical you can pick individual instruments! Look no further these have it all im not gonna lie though now i want to collect all the different ones they offer because they are my new brand, the Beats have been put on the shelf for good!

The SoundCore Life Tune XR Headphones, by Anker, are perfect for listening to podcasts, music, etc. The sound quality is excellent, clear, no dropouts or static interference. My music is sharp and pleasurable. What’s in the box – The SoundCore Headphones come with a hard travel case (the headphones can be “folded” to fit in the case perfectly), USB-C cable for charging, 3.5mm AUX cable, drawstring pouch for cables and a user manual/Quick Start Guide. FEATURES: - High resolution “Life Tune” sound-no dropouts or static - Multi-mode noise cancelling that can cancel approximately 95% of engine noise. o 3 modes – Transport, Indoor and Outdoor for specific nose cancellation. - Light weight – The SoundCore Life Tune XR Headphones only weigh about 9 ounces, making it amazingly comfortable for long stretches. - Long Life battery – According to the manufacturer, the battery stays charged for about 60 hours between charges. I had mine for over a week between charges. I only used it for about 4-5 hours a day. It stays nice and clear even when the battery is low. - Connectable streaming services-Apple Music, Google Play Music, Spotify, YouTube and more. I have mine connected to Amazon Prime Music and Pandora as well. - The SoundCore XR Headphones can connect either by Bluetooth or the 3.5mm AUX cable. I have mine paired with Laptops, Smartphone, Tablets and Stereo. All using Bluetooth. I can even pair it to my car’s Infotainment System through the Bluetooth if I so desire. - Left Earpiece contains – the charge port, Battery indicator (LED) and NC (Noise Cancelling) button. The NC button allows you to change modes from Active Noise Cancelling, Normal and Transparency (allows background noise to be heard). - Right Earpiece contains – AUX jack (3.5mm) Volume Control Buttons and Music Control Button (selections). - The SoundCore XR Headphone earpieces have a soft molded cushion which makes them extremely comfortable even while wearing glasses. - Pairing was quick and easy. I was able to pair each of my Bluetooth devices quickly and without any problems. - Pairing with a Smartphone can be as easy as using the NFC (Near Field Communication) panel on the Right Earpiece. The NFC, unfortunately, can’t be use with iOS devices. The NFC panel can also be used to answer calls on your Smartphone without taking off the headphones by just pressing the NFC panel. This puts them in Transparency mode. - The QUICK START GUIDE is easy to follow with excellent diagrams on how to set up each function. SOUNDCORE APP: - To operate the SoundCore Life Tune XR Headphones to their full potential, it is recommended that you download the SoundCore App. This can be found in the Apple App Store or Google Play. - The SoundCore App, unfortunately, is only for Mobile devices and is not available for PC at this time. APP FEATURES: - HOMEPAGE: Has a picture of the Headphones with battery charge indicator, Noise Cancellation selection button, Equalizer and Sleep mode selections. As soon as you turn on the Headphones, they are automatically paired with the app. - Clicking on the Ambient Sound-Noise Cancellation button you can choose between Active Noise Cancelling, Normal and Transparency. Use this button in conjunction with the modes: o Transport – Low-end frequencies like engine and road noise quieter commutes o Indoor – Eliminates voices and mid-frequency noise from inside spaces. o Outdoor – Reduces outside (ambient) sound for quieter city spaces. - SLEEP MODE – This mode offers you a choice of sounds to help you sleep as in White Noise. These are Soft Rain, Birds, Wind, Wind Chimes, Camping (crackling fire), Waves on a Beach, Dripping Water, Train running on tracks, Ticking Clock, Farm animals (ducks, chickens, roosters, pigs, etc.) or Blade type fan (IE: floor fan). Each sleep mode has its own individual volume control. - EQUALIZER – o Default – SoundCore Signature. Other choices are Acoustic, Bass Booster, Base Reducer, Classical, Podcast, Dance and Deep. The default SoundCore Signature is recommended but not required. o CUSTOM – This allows you to create your own Equalizer (in dB and kHz). Using a graph that contains dB (+6 to -6) for the vertical and Hz (100 – 12.8kHz) for the horizontal. Then by selecting the “settings” option, you can give your equalizer a specific name to save it. - AMBIENT SOUND SCREEN: Click on the “i” next to Ambient Sound and you can create a widget on your phone’s home screen. The widget allows you to access the Ambient Sound settings directly without having to open the App. CONS: - - The Headband, though comfortable, could be a little shorter for smaller heads. It is adjustable. But only to make it larger. - There is no MicroSD card slot if you want to listen to your own recorded music, books, etc. You have to connect it to a device in order to listen to anything. - There is no Shortcut to connecting an iOS mobile phone. It only can use the Shortcut panel with a smartphone’s NFC connection. Even with the few “cons” the SoundCore Life Tune XR Headphones give other “High End” headphones a real run for the money. If you want high end, excellent sound without paying a high-end price, then the SoundCore Life Tune XR Headphones are for you. I highly recommend them for your listening pleasure.

Right out of the box, I was immediately impressed with the Life Tune XR headset. They come neatly packed inside a high-quality hard storage case. Also included were a USB-C cable, a 3.5mm cable, and a silk pouch to put the cords in. The headphones are made of matte black plastic that feels premium and does not attract fingerprints. There’s a silver logo on every cup and a subtle “ANC” writing on the sides which does not stand out. The headband is made of a brushed black aluminum alloy that is quite flexible. I find the design playful, yet professional enough for business conferencing. Now, there are exceptionally comfortable. The earpads are made of this faux leather that is incredibly soft and the headband provides enough padding, which allows extended use. The earcups have good swivel and the clamping force is enough to keep them in place. They were great while walking but I would not use them for running or more vigorous exercise. Also, as with any leatherette headset, they are prone to get sweaty, which is something to keep in mind. Although they are not the lightest, I did not experience fatigue at all -even after 4 hours straight. The XRs feature a combination of buttons and touch controls. On the left side, you have play/pause, volume, and the 3.5mm jack. On the right side, you have the power, ANC, and USB-C input. Also, on the left side, there is a touch feature that activates ambient noise, which is very handy when you need to quickly see what’s going on around you. You can tell Soundcore put a lot of thought into this design. Since these are Bluetooth 5.0, pairing is easy. In fact, they are NFC compatible and paired easily with my phone. I maintained a good connection at a decent distance and noticed little lag when playing video games and none during video playback. It is also worth mentioning that these can be paired to 2 devices at the same time. I easily switched between my laptop and my phone, which is nice. The call quality was better than expected. Although people still recognized that it was on BT, I came in clear, even in loud environments. However, I will say that they did pick up a bit of wind noise. Battery life is impressive. After using them for 3 days, I still had 50% left. Soundcore claims a total of 60 hours or 40 hours with ANC, and I am inclined to believe that. They have a quick charge feature, which means 5 minutes of charging adds 4 hours of playtime. And just in case you run out of battery for some reason, you can always switch to 3.5mm aux audio. While not the best I’ve ever experienced, noise-canceling is effective overall. You can still hear some rumbling and traffic, and of course high-pitched sounds. Having said this, these are not to be compared to ANC headphones that are 4 times more expensive. The ANC simply allows for experiencing more fully whatever you may be listening to. Speaking of sound, the Life Tune XRs are Hi-Res Audio certified, which means that they cover up to 40hz. Most headphones, especially ANC that are more expensive, do not even come close. Since I listen to lossless music most of the time, this was a welcomed feature. Strangely, I could not confirm if these were aptX-HD, AAC, or LDAC. Nevertheless, I found the sound signature out of the box quite enjoyable. The sound is obviously on the warm side. The bass is strong and punchy, and has sub-bass that lingers, without spilling all over. The midrange is not as recessed and is quite present -not muddy at all, making vocals and rhythm instruments come forward a bit. The treble is extended without causing sibilance or fatigue. Because of the frequency range these have, I thought the clarity and details to be above average for a headphone at this price range. Channel separation is distinctive, and the soundstage is reasonable, adding to the overall experience. Just in case the sound is not up to your standard, you can always download the handy Soundcore App, which I strongly recommend you do. There, you can pick from a large selection of EQ settings as well as getting firmware updates and other features. As you can tell, I am overly impressed by the Life Tune XRs. The design, build quality, functionality, abundant features, which are mostly reserved for “premium” headphones (and some don’t even have) -all at an incredible value, make these cans a difficult deal to pass. Definitely recommended.