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The video reviews the Soundcore A20i earbuds, emphasizing their budget-friendly price point and features such as Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, single usage mode, and low latency for gaming. The earbuds offer comfort, suitability for sports, water and sweat resistance, touch controls, and app support. The reviewer demonstrates the Soundcore Life A20i app's functionalities, including EQ presets, customization options, and battery life tracking. The earbuds lack active noise cancellation but excel in volume levels, bass quality, and mid-range adjustment. Sound quality testing against the SoundPEATS Free2 Classic is conducted, and microphone samples are compared for phone call use. The video highlights the benefits of the A20i earbuds for their price point and recommends checking out additional reviews before purchasing.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on reviewing the Soundcore A20i earbuds with a budget-friendly price point. The earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC and SBC connection codecs, compatible with both iOS and Android devices. The Bluetooth range extends to around 39 feet. They offer single usage mode for each earbud, low latency for gaming, and compatibility for watching videos without lag. The A20i earbuds are comfortable, fitting well in the ears and suitable for extended use. They are also suitable for sports and workouts due to their grip.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer talks about the Soundcore A20i earbuds’ fit, water and sweat resistance, usability for sleep, touch controls, and app support. The reviewer mentions that they have swapped the ear tips for a better fit, the earbuds have IPX5 water and sweat resistance, may not be ideal for side sleeping but are comfortable for back sleeping. The touch controls include single tap, double tap, long press for functions like Play, Pause, Skip Track, Answer, End Calls, Volume control, and are customizable via the Soundcore app. Surprisingly, these budget earbuds have app support, albeit limited, which the reviewer demonstrates with a Pixel 7 Pro phone.
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In this part of the video, the speaker encounters difficulties connecting the Soundcore app to their iPad device live. They face issues with pairing due to multiple devices with apps and multipoint connectivity. Despite initial challenges, they eventually manage to pair the Soundcore Life A20 with the iPad successfully after several attempts.
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In this part of the video, the YouTuber demonstrates the functionality of the Soundcore Life A20i app on iOS. The app allows users to view their battery life, select EQ presets, control customization options, locate the earbuds, toggle Gaming Mode, and check for firmware updates. The YouTuber highlights the 22 EQ presets available, the control customization options, and the impressive battery life performance of the earbuds, achieving 8 hours and 24 minutes of playback time. The app is optional but provides additional control and customization features for users.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the features of the earbuds, including fast charging via USB-C and excellent battery life for their price point. The earbuds do not have active noise cancellation or transparency mode. The Soundcore A20i earbuds provide loud volume levels, reaching 117.6 decibels of peak volume, and offer a Piano EQ preset for increased treble and volume. The bass is described as strong with punchy and hard-hitting qualities. The mid-range can be adjusted using different EQ settings for better balance and clarity. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the channel, and further sound details are discussed throughout the segment.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses the sound quality of the A20i earbuds. They mention that while the treble is the weakest point, the acoustic and piano EQ presets improve the overall sound. The reviewer uses the track “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know” by Donny Hathaway for testing. The A20i earbuds offer strong bass, long battery life, easy controls, good connection, and a gaming mode, making them a good value at $30. The reviewer compares the A20i to the SoundPEATS Free2 Classic, stating the latter has better sound quality out of the box. Finally, the video transitions to microphone samples for the A20i and the SoundPEATS Free2 Classic for phone call use.
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In this segment of the video, the YouTuber conducts microphone tests on the SoundPEATS Free2 Classics and Soundcore A20i in different environments – a semi-quiet room and a simulated crowd noise setting. The YouTuber emphasizes transparency, stating that the Soundcore A20i was purchased personally, without any monetary compensation or early access from the company. He encourages viewers to watch multiple reviews before making a purchase decision and suggests checking out another reviewer’s take on the products. The segment concludes with a recommendation to watch the YouTuber’s tier list video on true wireless earbuds.