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Anker SoundBuds Slim Workout Bluetooth Earbuds High Fidelity Sound Secure Fit IPX7 Waterproof 10 Hour Playtime Fast Charging
Last Updated: August 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Sound Quality
236battery life, noise, price, sounds, listen
+90%
-10%
" ... Good sound,very light hardly know their in fits very well. ... "
" ... Customer service is on point and everything sounds great. ... "
" ... I use these every day and they provide competitive sound quality compared to other Bluetooth earbuds that cost $50+. ... "
" ... I don't think the sound is fantastic, but the convenience and the battery life for the price makes me wonder why I didn't purchase these a long time ago. ... Perfect for the office and the annoying sounds that come with that environment. ... "
" ... Sound quality and comfort are top notch. ... "
" ... Sound quality is ok but won't blow you away. ... "
" ... Sound quality could be better but considering what I paid for them the sound quality is good. ... "
" ... Not quite as loud as my last pair but still good . ... "
Battery Life
192battery, charge, hours, sound quality, lasts
+84%
-16%
" ... battery is decent for this price. ... "
" ... Great battery life - I use it for hours on end or leave it for several hours and come back to listen to more music, and they've never died on me. ... "
" ... I bought my first pair August 2018 The battery life became really short. ... "
" ... The battery life is really good for the price as well as the sound quality. ... "
" ... The battery lasts for a long time, and they charge very fast. ... "
" ... good battery life ... "
" ... This one so far though battery is really good and last's almost my full shift. ... "
" ... Work great battery seems to last about 5-6 hrs ... "
Comfort
172ear, comfortable, fit, earbuds, magnetic
+88%
-12%
" ... Fits well in the ear, sound is good, really easy to use, many replaceable size to fit your ears. ... "
" ... They pair seamlessly with my iPhone and are comfortable in my ears and around my neck (there are tons of extra rubber ear spongey things in different sizes to customize the fit). ... However, considering the price point of these earbuds, they're a no-brainer. ... "
" ... Additionally, they stay in my ears marvellously and the magnetic "necklace" ability is quite handy. ... "
" ... The magnetic "connection" they make while not wearing them is also pretty cool. ... "
" ... Buds are comfortable even when wearing over an hour. ... "
" ... Also it's easy to find a good fit with all the earbud rubbers included. ... "
" ... I'm sure you can find expensive headphones with richer sound, but I'm quite happy with these. ... "
" ... These headphones are easy to connect and fit perfectly into my ears. ... "
Price
150value, headphones, money, worth, sound quality
+99%
" ... Awesome for the price! ... "
" ... Great for the price! ... "
" ... However, I still think its one of the best headphones out there fore this price. ... "
" ... They are good for the price. ... "
" ... These wireless headphones are great for the cost. ... "
" ... Bought 2 pairs for me and my son and for the price its a very good product ! ... "
" ... I really like the headphones they are fantastic value for money and work great, The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because one of the ear buds constantly slips, it doesn’t come out but it moves and it’s just one, so not sure if it’s my ear or the actual bud itself ... "
" ... I bought a pair of these for myself some months ago, and found them to be an excellent value. ... I would say these are easily the same quality as some of the much more expensive brands, which is a real advantage at this price point. ... I recommend these for anyone who places value on price, performance and reliability. ... "
For Running
129gym, earbuds, running, run, stay
+87%
-13%
" ... I really love these headphones. ... "
" ... These are good sounding headphones for the price and have stood up to wearing them at the gym. ... "
" ... I have had these earphones for quite some time now and it's been a great experience throughout. ... "
" ... I use it for running sometimes and I can hear every bit of the music even on the lowest bar of sound. ... "
" ... Started using the headphones and found the opposite was true. ... "
" ... These are excellent workout headphones, gym, cycling, running - and these kind of activities are when headphones get broken, they fall off (although these ones are very secure), get rough handled, maybe get dropped in a sink or caught on a bag strap. ... "
" ... Very convenient when working out at the gym. ... "
" ... So I'm looking for premium headphones for exercising, but I want to wait cause I don't see anything I like. ... For running and fitness, they do the job. ... I once ordered monster headphones and they sucked. ... "
Fit
110ears, ear, magnetic, fall, falling
+93%
-7%
" ... The magnets keep it all together and it comes in a little black pouch that I keep in my purse for it :P ... "
" ... I also needed a secure fit that doesn't hurt after time. ... "
" ... The headphone has such a snug fit that it naturally remove a lot of the ambient sound. ... "
" ... Helps to attach the clip to my clothing. ... "
" ... I love the way they stay put and the option of switching the fitted ear pieces to fit my ear. ... "
" ... Use them on my bike, they stay put even when riding on difficult terrain. ... "
" ... I find they sit nicely in my ear (i prefer buds that fit further in ear rather than sitting shallow in my ear) product comes with different size pieces to fit your ear and gives you the option to have it fit the way you prefer. ... "
" ... They come with a good selection of buds and wingtips so getting a good fit was easy enough. ... "
Product Reliability
104stopped working, working, year, pair, anker
+70%
-30%
" ... WOW.I owned my first pair for 2 years before I lost them. ... "
" ... This is a great product and i recommend it to all my friends who have had positive feedback and have used them for 6 months. ... "
" ... Although one of the sides stopped working up until recently, I emailed Anker, and their customer service team was incredible. ... I was able to get a new, updated pair for free within a week! ... "
" ... Works for commuting/working/etc. ... "
" ... Had an issue with them after months of heavy use, support was fantastic and had me sorted in days. ... "
" ... I’ve had these about 6 months and I am very impressed with the sound quality . ... "
" ... I contacted them and they sent me the new improved model 2 days later. ... "
" ... Hoping they last longer this time and will give them another try. ... "
Headphones
100headphone, earphones, earbuds, wireless, pair
+83%
-17%
" ... will never go back to wired headphones. ... "
" ... Great headphones for less than $50. ... "
" ... Great Bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... Pretty decent for budget Bluetooth ear earbuds . ... "
" ... Very good earphone. ... I don't like in ear headphones but theses are very good. ... "
" ... i buy the cheapest bluetooth earbuds i can find for exercising so i dont care when they break or get lost. ... "
" ... The sound quality isn't mind blowing but it's on par with most standard wired earphones. ... "
" ... Better than I expected for blutooth headphones. ... "
Charging
71anker, battery, charging, battery life, charged
+73%
-27%
" ... It’s been about 3 months and they still hold a charge, and are still my go to set or earbuds due to being wireless but I might try something else when they eventually stop working ... "
" ... I definitely recommend Anker products . ... "
" ... They charge really quickly, and connect easily to my android phone. ... "
" ... I was really happy with these (especially at this price point) for about 6 weeks and then stopped taking a charge. ... "
" ... Anker Direct was absolutely great. ... "
" ... Good sound, the battery is good, another good product by Anker. ... "
" ... As expected from anker the battery life is amazing and I usually get over the expected play time. ... "
" ... They worked perfectly for a couple of months but then the battery would suddenly only hold 10-15 minutes charge. ... "
Bluetooth
57connection, earbuds, pairing, sound quality, earphones
+86%
-14%
" ... The customer service is terrific - the Bluetooth started making trouble and they replaced my old ones right away. ... "
" ... For bluetooth earphones under 50$ these are the best ones! ... "
" ... For around $30, this is all you need in a pair of bluetooth earphones. ... "
" ... I can walk quite far from my phone and the Bluetooth stays connected. ... "
" ... For the most part sounds fine as you loose quality for convenience when going Bluetooth anyway. ... "
" ... It has a very wide range of bluetooth connection and longer playtime. ... Very strong bluetooth 5.0 connection. ... "
" ... Really happy with these headphone - Pairing over bluetooth took seconds, good sound quality, great price. ... "
" ... This is the best Bluetooth headphones that I got. ... "
Noise Cancellation
56cancellation, cancelling, sound quality, pretty good, decent
+93%
-7%
" ... Outside noise is much reduced and all you get is clear, crisp sound ... "
" ... It isolates sound pretty well too. ... "
" ... Does a good job of cancelling outside noises. ... "
" ... The mic is also good although it picks up a lot of background noise. ... "
" ... It was crisp and the noise cancelling was pretty good. ... I guess it just cancels better with the bigger EarTips and InEar-Hooks you use as it blocks out the noise. ... "
" ... The noise-cancellation of these earbuds are unparalleled, especially for the small price of $30. ... "
" ... I run with them and they stay in place, and the noise cancelling is also very good. ... "
" ... I wouldn't call them sound cancelling but they do a pretty good job at blocking out noise when all the way in. ... "
Device Compatibility
32connecting, devices, bluetooth, pairing, disconnect
+75%
-25%
" ... Used with my phone. ... "
" ... I emailed Anker with a description of my problem along with my original order number and serial number. ... "
" ... I can walk quite far from my phone and the Bluetooth stays connected. ... "
" ... No issues pairing with my devices. ... "
" ... Connectivity is great, no dropouts. ... "
" ... I have apple airpods as well. ... "
" ... Pairing is also seamless. ... I am using it for my galaxy watch active. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to phone. ... "
Ease of Use
30easy to use, pair, sounds, set, pairing
+97%
-3%
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... Setup to pair the device was intuitive and similar to other bt headphones. ... "
" ... Easy to install and sounds quality GREAT ... "
" ... Pleased how easy it links to my phone. ... "
" ... Easy to use and sounds great ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to phone. ... "
" ... Very very fast and simple. ... "
Call quality
29hear, call, voice, phone calls, mic
+62%
-38%
" ... I got them for the gym and for taking calls while out with the little one. ... "
" ... I bought these for a friend who is an avid runner, and he loves them and even uses them to make phone calls. ... "
" ... Love the fact that there is a voice that comes on when I do turn the device on. ... "
" ... It is way more than 10 hours of play and I answer calls quite frequently! ... "
" ... The sound is decent, the battery life is good, I haven't had any complaints about phone call quality. ... "
" ... I use these pair of earphones every day at the gym and for work calls on the go. ... "
" ... Day to day headphones for telephone conversations, and listening to audio books . ... "
" ... sound quality is great during phone calls, while music sounds fine ... "
Bass
28sound, sound quality, treble, listen, decent
+89%
-11%
" ... Sound quality is just amazing, the bass on these are just soooo gooooooooooddddddd!! ... "
" ... Bass was enough to enjoy my regular EDM music. ... "
" ... Bass and treble output is clear, with minor distortion. ... "
" ... The earbuds have great bass, and bluetooth connection is solid. ... "
" ... The bass is great, but the highs aren’t too crisp. ... "
" ... The snug fit creates amazing bass, and cancels out noise like Charm! ... "
" ... The thing that isn’t letting me give it 5 stars is that the bass isn’t really there when listening to music. ... "
" ... I also love the bass, it's amazing ... "
Earbuds
26buds, bud, fit, ear buds, stopped working
+85%
-15%
" ... I'm really glad they came with multiple ear silicone attachments in various sizes, I tend to have small ear canals and wearing headphones for extended periods of time can make my ears hurt. ... "
" ... First of all, the packaging felt well thought out and comes with a carrying pouch, various sized ear buds and fins to help isolate the sound. ... "
" ... The magnet on the ear buds, is another option I embrace. ... "
" ... I use these ear buds everyday. ... "
" ... I've been very happy with these ear buds. ... "
" ... My beats by Dre ear buds broke so I bought these, so far these are better. ... "
" ... The ear buds are awesome . ... "
" ... I have a hard time finding ear buds that fit well (I have small ear holes) and these are super comfortable. ... "
Build Quality
23months, clip, wire, neck, magnetic
+61%
-39%
" ... feels like a solid product. ... "
" ... Well designed, ergonomic, and durable. ... "
" ... Build/materials/construction quality: 8/10 ... "
" ... Love the magnetic ends so you can clip them around your neck too ... "
" ... I bought these after my $100 ones broke, and these are way better for $30. ... "
" ... Awesome for listening to metal. ... "
" ... Does not tangle and I love the little compartment it came with. ... "
" ... I quickly discovered is that they have magnetic ends - this small cool trick helps prevent them from falling from your neck (opposed to being loose). ... "
Volume
21loud, turn, loud enough, hear, battery
+43%
-57%
" ... Volume level is limited. ... "
" ... The sound is tinny, the volume lacking and I’m so disappointed. ... "
" ... First, on FULL VOLUME, you can barely hear your music/podcast. ... "
" ... cant turn up volume , will be returning ... "
" ... The other person can't hear my voice loud enough. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that they only last around 5 hours for battery at a very low volume. ... "
" ... Four months later, one side doesn't work at all, while the other sounds a fraction as loud as it used to. ... "
" ... All of a sudden, I heard a loud tone, then everytime I used them there was unbreable static (crackling). ... "
Cables
20cable, cord, clip, charger, cables
+65%
-35%
" ... Have yet to buy an Anker product-- from cables, to phone chargers to bluetooth speakers that doesn't offer fabulous quality at great prices. ... "
" ... No snagging of cords to worry about. ... "
" ... I bought their Bluetooth speaker because it looked awesome and sounded really nice bought some cables from them they are also amazing. ... "
" ... The sound cuts out if the cord is bunched up, but I love the little pouch it comes with and they fit so perfectly. ... "
" ... I bought this product to use at the gym to eliminate the cable attachment to my phone. ... "
" ... I would recommend those pair to anyone that want cheap wireless with wire headphone ... "
" ... They are connected with a wire, but knowing that, these are a great set for a good price. ... "
" ... Sound is at least as good as the usual $20-30 Sony or Skullcandy headphones I usually pick up and no cord to get in the way ... "
Marketplace
20replacement, amazon, review, thank, received
+85%
-15%
" ... ORIGINAL REVIEW: Bought these for my wife. ... "
" ... The product is fully as described and promoted. ... "
" ... This is by far one of the best purchase I have made on Amazon. ... I received my replacement and I love it. ... "
" ... Thanks to Stefanie at Anker for helping me out! ... "
" ... on time and as advertised! ... "
" ... Overall, this is both a wonderful product and company! ... "
" ... I had replacements within a couple of days of contacting them. ... "
" ... Product arrived promptly and as advertised. ... "
Returns
18replacement, sent, replaced, within, returned
+50%
-50%
" ... I quickly returned these ... "
" ... Too late to return. ... "
" ... I have had them for 10 weeks and they died and the window for returning them has closed. ... "
" ... I'm of course able to get a refund for a bad product, but in truth I was expecting more from the call, based on what everyone has said about Anker. ... "
" ... Returned as only worked once then no more. ... "
" ... Wish I would have returned them as soon as I got them. ... "
" ... And the site is saying that I cannot issue a return or apply for guarantee. ... "
" ... how can I replace or send for a repair? ... "
Size
15size, comes, case, carry, slim
+87%
-13%
" ... I'm impressed with the quality of these Anker SoundBuds Slim. ... "
" ... I bought these earbuds earlier in the year - good quality, easy to use and compact size. ... "
" ... And comes with a great little carry case ... "
" ... Small size powerful sound and very comfortable ... "
" ... The magnets keep it all together and it comes in a little black pouch that I keep in my purse for it :P ... "
" ... Nice little carrying case also. ... "
" ... Very comfortable, the size is perfect. ... "
" ... Also comes with carrying case. ... "
Controls
14buttons, button, volume, controls, easy to use
+57%
-43%
" ... Also wish the controls were closer to the middle for easier access under the helmet. ... "
" ... Though it doesn’t bother me too much of the time, it feels like the songs are missing something. ... "
" ... My only nit pick is I wish I could turn them up two more clicks for the good songs. ... "
" ... Edit: After playing around with the sound settings on my phone, it sounds a bit better. ... "
" ... Sleek design, stay in the ear and easy to use function button (similar to Bose). ... "
" ... Controls easy to use, but as others have commented make the right side heavy. ... "
" ... Also the chord between them looks a bit silly, but is nice to have for volume control. ... "
" ... Long battery, good sound, intuitive controls. ... "
Setup
10easy to setup, easy, use, quality, pair
+100%
" ... He was calm and professional. ... "
" ... Setup to pair the device was intuitive and similar to other bt headphones. ... "
" ... Very smooth, and the rep Anny is super nice and very professional. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Easy to install and sounds quality GREAT ... "
" ... I received a timely response from a representative and they helped answer the questions and concerns I had in a timely and professional manner. ... "
" ... easy to connect . ... "
Ports
10charging port, cable, port, micro usb, especially
+40%
-60%
" ... I never let them run down completely (as you shouldn't with Lithium batteries), and always charged them with my PC's power USB port. ... "
" ... And lastly Micro-USB charging port means you have to keep another cable on your desk to charge one device. ... It would have been better to have USB-C, especially since the length of included cable is so short that you can't use any wall charger without the headphone dangling from the brick. ... "
" ... This is especially problematic when the wireless headphones won't recharge with any Anker brand cord or any USB charging port as mine did. ... "
" ... But the design is terrible, too—the USB port is so chunky and the controls are so uniformly set that it's impossible to feel whether you're going up, down, or stop/starting the music. ... "
" ... Because of the way these falls when you are wearing them, the control panel with the charging port ends up touching your neck. ... "
Video Playback
9videos, netflix, video, audio, sync
+22%
-78%
" ... There is a delay when watching a movie on netflix or video on Youtube! ... "
" ... video does not sync with audio. ... "
" ... Youtube, Netflix, etc . ) ... "
" ... Also there is this werid glitch that happens when I'm connected to the buds and play a video on ig, YouTube etc. ... The video lags but the audio plays so eventually when the video starts up everything is not in sync. ... "
" ... There's a buzzing noise when watching videos and there is supposed to be silence. ... "
" ... I tried watching videos on a bunch of different places and the Audio would not sync ... "
Cover
8pouch, nice, little, carrying, case
+100%
" ... And comes with a great little carry case ... "
" ... Magnetic clip-together feature and carrying pouch are nice touches. ... "
" ... Also comes with carrying case. ... "
" ... Comes with a little pouch you can carry the charger cable in. ... "
" ... The magnets keep it all together and it comes in a little black pouch that I keep in my purse for it :P ... "
" ... Nice little carrying case also. ... "
For Travel
7headphones, got, unfortunately, sleep, often
+86%
-14%
" ... Overall, they are a great pair of headphones for traveling/commuting, but audiophiles likely will be left looking for some better quality sound, which you cannot really get at this price point. ... "
" ... I bought these earphones twice already (first one got lost somewhere along my travels). ... "
" ... You don't have to spend a lot for decent headphones especially if you are using them while working outdoors/gym/traveling . ... "
" ... I use these for traveling and running, they have even become my go to headphones. ... "
" ... Bought these a few months ago for my daughter for road trips and just tried them for the first time. ... "
" ... They are awesome at noise cancelling and I often keep them in my ears on flights while I sleep because they are comfortable and reduce background noise. ... "
Delivery
7arrived, replacement, received, quickly, sent
+100%
" ... I got sent a replacement in a timely manner and have had them for about a week now. ... "
" ... Very well packaged. ... "
" ... And was shipped to me within a few hours of ordering. ... "
" ... Delivery super quick. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and great quality ... "
" ... Presentation was good and the product arrived quickly. ... "
" ... Product arrived promptly and as advertised. ... "
Design
7looks, feels, design, nice, headphones
+86%
-14%
" ... Though it doesn’t bother me too much of the time, it feels like the songs are missing something. ... "
" ... Fit and design is great. ... "
" ... I bought a older generation of the Soundbuds Slim a little while back due to their great reviews and pricing, and they were simply fantastic (left pair in the photo). ... "
" ... Looks nice and feels nice tho ... "
For Kids
6daughter, loves, le, est, bon
+83%
-17%
" ... Ordered theses for my daughter she LOVES them! ... "
" ... My daughter loves them. ... "
" ... Je l 'adore, beau son ... "
" ... Le son est bon, facile à utiliser. ... "
" ... I used these wireless earbuds for my commute to school. ... "
Frequencies
6highs, sound, mids, tinny, signature
+83%
-17%
" ... Gives enough of bass, mids are good. ... "
" ... Sound signature tilts away from the highs into the mid-bass, which should please the majority of people. ... However, if you're an audiophile, I do recommend you spend a bit more and pick up something nicer, with better highs, imaging, and a slightly more neutral sound signature. ... "
" ... The bass is great, but the highs aren’t too crisp. ... "
" ... Deep bass , clear treble ... "
" ... They’re big on bass, and pretty clear on the vocals too. ... "
Overall performance
6fast
+100%
" ... ANKER has good performance value for the price! ... "
" ... Very very fast and simple. ... "
" ... Alex did an outstanding job and made sure the replacements met my expectations. ... "
" ... you're doing a great job . ... "
" ... I just use them for working out (lifting) and they do the job. ... "
Capacity
5around, office
+80%
-20%
" ... Purchased these for when doing work around the house, the garden, etc. ... "
" ... I have recommended these to all my family. ... "
" ... I can walk nearly 50ft from my desk in a busy office inside an office tower and they still play. ... "
" ... My place is around 1000sf and it seamlessly covers the whole house. ... "
Software Platform
4youtube, pair, netflix, devices, android
+50%
-50%
" ... Youtube, Netflix, etc . ) ... "
" ... Support claims this is expected on Android, but are unable to explain why it works perfectly on my Android tablet. ... "
Washer Dryer
4washer, still, even, put
+100%
" ... It has lasted me for almost two years now and even survived going through the washer and dryer . ... "
" ... Put these through the washing machine and dryer, and they still work . ... "
" ... Just found them in the dryer . ... "
" ... They even went through my washer and dryer but are still in perfect condition and sound quality is still good ... "
Drying
4washer, still, even, put
+100%
" ... It has lasted me for almost two years now and even survived going through the washer and dryer . ... "
" ... Put these through the washing machine and dryer, and they still work . ... "
" ... Just found them in the dryer . ... "
" ... They even went through my washer and dryer but are still in perfect condition and sound quality is still good ... "
Network
4issues, signal, really, turning, time
+75%
-25%
" ... Connectivity seems to be great, noise floor is impressively quiet (it is there, but it blends in with the music and you don't really notice it unless you actively listen for it), and the best part is you can switch out the tips for something more comfortable because they're standard size. ... "
" ... Connectivity is great, no dropouts. ... "
" ... My place is around 1000sf and it seamlessly covers the whole house. ... "
Remote
3sleek, way, super, sound, quality
+100%
" ... The sound quality is super crisp, they are very comfy, the remote on the cord is in the perfect place not to get in the way, and they stay in my ears no matter how much I sweat at the gym. ... "
" ... I bought those twice before this year(because i lost them) and the remote was sleek and discret. ... All the same good quality for the sound and grip, but the remote is really not as sleek as before. ... "
Product As Described
3+100%
" ... Good as advertised. ... "
" ... The product is fully as described and promoted. ... "
" ... on time and as advertised! ... "
Features
3features, 10
+100%
" ... Been using it for a few days, and haven't fully got to test out the features completely. ... "
" ... Features: 10/10 ... "
" ... Nice and light. ... "
Hair
3something, pocket, phone, easily, wire
+33%
-67%
" ... the wire broke and cut Very easily. ... "
" ... Earbuds were great for about 6 months until left eaebud cut out completely. ... "
Water Resistance
3proof, however
+67%
-33%
" ... I also needed water proof capabilities (I tested these in the shower). ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.24 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: No