Anker V20i, Open-Ear Wireless Headphone, Adjustable Ear Hooks

If, like me, you have odd shaped ears and need a pair of headphones for running that won't immediately fall out - and don't break the bank - look no further! I've persisted for years with in-ear headphones, including some fancy running ones from a well-known sportswear brand and some pricey ones from a top phone brand. I honestly think my ears must be a wonky shape because no matter what I do they never quite fit right, and when I'm running I have the annoyance of having to adjust one side or the other every minute or two. Eventually I got fed up and looked for something more secure, but I didn't want to spend a lot on a pair I'd only use a short time each week. Nor did I need the greatest sound quality. I settled on these V20i's and I'm so pleased I did. They felt a little weird to start with, mainly because I'm used to something being *inside* the ear canal, so psychology I felt like they had fallen out. However, it didn't take long to get past that and now, for the first time in years, I can run with no annoying adjustments whatsoever. None. Brilliant! Now, I'm writing this review from the perspective of someone who doesn't want or need the absolute best audio quality, or the most futuristic looking buds. I just need something that has decent sound quality, is well made, and most importantly stays put - and these tick all those boxes. I may also be slightly unusual in that I listen to audiobooks or podcasts when I run, so I've not put these through their paces with thumping bass. For what I need, the audio is excellent - clear, defined, and plenty loud enough. As these rest over the ear they do not isolate sound, meaning when I run I can fully hear my surroundings for safety. Again, this is perfect for my needs but something to keep in mind if you prefer full sound isolation. The sound can, at times, get slightly drowned out by particularly loud traffic nearby but not enough to bother me, and I've never had to turn them up fully to compensate. The Soundcore app is excellent and lets you configure the buttons on each side with ease. I've not had any accidental presses of these, and they give out a nice audible beep so you know when you've hit them. Connection has been strong and stable with my Samsung Galaxy. I'm so impressed with these, particularly given the price - an absolute bargain if they're on offer. Never before have a worn a pair of headphones that barely feel like they're there, don't cause any fatigue or soreness at all, and stay locked on when I'm running. Perfect.

Really easy to set up and pair (note unlike most others buds you do have to take them out of the case to do so!) once the app has been installed. Good sound quality, nice and clear. Really comfortable to wear, I like the adjustable aspect of the loop to ensure they fit just right. Main use for me for these is for running and they are really good for this, don't move at all. Battery life is good, longevity - only had them a week so remains to be seen on that one. Overall verdict - so far, so good especially given the low price.

These are decent headphones, especially if you don’t like the feeling of earbuds sitting inside your ears. The open-ear design is really comfortable and I can wear them for much longer than normal in-ear headphones without getting annoyed by them. The adjustable hooks are useful and once I got them sitting properly they felt quite secure. I wouldn’t say they feel completely invisible, but they are comfortable and they don’t feel like they’re going to fall off the whole time. They are good for walking, pottering around, calls, podcasts and general everyday use. The sound is fine rather than amazing. Clear enough, and better than I expected for open-ear headphones, but you obviously don’t get the same depth or noise blocking that you would with proper in-ear or over-ear ones. If you want really immersive music these probably aren’t the ones, but that’s not really what they’re for. Overall I’d say they’re a good practical pair of headphones. Not perfect, but comfortable, easy to use and useful when you still want to hear what’s going on around you. I feel safer walking with these headphones than over ear which is a key point in their favour to me.

Love these. Microphone is perfect, the price was spot on. Had a different brand and they fell apart in a very short space of time. Sound was never that good. Sound quality on these is to a very high quality. Good bass. My ears can't handle the earbud experience so these mitigate that perfectly. As an example of their sound and volume quality, I was able to use these on a flight and hear the content perfectly well. Same again on a bicycle in windy conditions.. They do have a limit to how good they are in extremely windy conditions but that should be expected with earphones that do not envelope the ear or block the ear canal. The battery is very good too on the units. The one area it could strengthen is informing of the battery level on the case. There's no signal to let you know whether the carry case has any juice left. A minor thing. Charging is very good with really good battery life. I love the fact that you can wear these separately or together for depending on what's going on. The size of the ear pieces are probably on the bigger side but I'm not an expert on these but they are light so no drama. They are solid in the sense that they maintain their hold when you're out running, gym work etc

Very tactile and pleasant to wear as they “hook” onto / around the ear, in order to sit above the ears opening (so to speak); has a mechanism which allows adjustment of the headphone to allow for personal preference. They are a nice size and have no real discernible weight. Trouble free connectivity; have used (intermittently) for at least 8 hours plus with battery life left; easy to charge in their pod. Primarily used with heavier music and they sound fantastic; equally great with vocal performance with Audible. Quality headphones at a very competitive price.

Amazing set of headphones. Don't normally leave a review but it felt rare to find such a great value for money product in this day and age. Build quality is excellent and also very surprised by the sound quality too very clear. Bought these for running so I don't have to worry about them falling out and they fit really nicely behind the head so you don't have to worry about them ever coming off. You forget you have earphones after 5/10 mins of running as they're so comfy. I was tempted to go for the more expensive bone conducting earphones which are £100+ before trying these and I'm very glad I did give these a go

The Soundcore Anker V20i headphones are comfortable to wear for long periods thanks to their open-ear design, making them great for driving, walking, and workouts. Battery life is excellent, Bluetooth connectivity is reliable, and the Soundcore app offers useful EQ settings. The main downside is that, because they’re open-ear, the bass isn’t as strong as in traditional in-ear earbuds, and sound quality can be affected in noisy environments. Overall, they offer very good value for the price.

I've been really impressed with these headphones. They're very comfortable and easy to slide onto your ears, and I love that the speaker piece is adjustable. You can move it closer or further away from your ear depending on how much of your surroundings you want to hear, which is a great feature. One of my favourite things is that you don't actually have to put these earbuds inside your ears. The speaker sits just outside your ear and the sound travels into it, which makes them much more comfortable to wear for long periods. You can still enjoy your music while being aware of what's going on around you. I think it's great if you have sensory issues but love listening to music or need something light on while outside! The customisable LED lights are a nice touch too, you can leave them on or switch them off if you prefer a more subtle look. They do look a little chunky when you're wearing them, but they're lightweight enough that it doesn't bother me. The battery life has been excellent. I've been using them for about a week since they arrived and I still haven't needed to charge them. The only thing I have to remember is to put them back in the charging case because I have a habit of losing earbuds!🫠 The soundcore app is another big plus. You can adjust the sound profile to suit what you're listening to, whether you want more bass or a clearer, crisper sound for vocals and podcasts. I really like having those options. HOWEVER.....My only issue is the touch controls. I find them a bit fiddly, especially when trying to adjust the volume. Sometimes when I tap the side of the earbud, it changes the song instead of lowering or raising the volume. Because of that, I often end up taking one earbud off just to adjust things on my phone instead.

I was encouraged to buy a particular brand of bone-induction headphones by a colleague after mentioning my problems with in-ear ones. Sounded like a great idea, I thought, until I saw the prices and realised that it was a bit much to be committing to without knowing if I'd enjoy the way they worked. I thought these seemed like a really good compromise; a way to test the waters, see what I thought. I can always buy a more expensive pair later, I figured. Several months in, and I've yet to find any reason to want to upgrade. As an in-office and WFH headset they are excellent - sound quality is fantastic (crisp and clear), and according to colleagues the microphone is great too, with no distortion or fuzziness. They synched immediately and easily to both my laptop and iPhone... which is great because I love Technology, but Technology doesn't love me back. I don't use the Soundcore earpieces for TV or dedicated music listening... but having said, I don't think anyone would be disappointed by them in that scenerio, unless (like me) your normal alternative for those activities is something like Bose over-ear noise-cancelling. Obviously it's an unfair comparison and I absolutely won't take a star off for it. If dedicated noise cancelling isn't a mandatory requirement, I reckon most people would be perfectly happy with the performance. If you're looking for a set of general-purpose headphones that will absolutely do a great job, give good clear sound without rupturing your eardrum, and work great for videoconferencing, then these'd absolutely be my pick. Maybe something would be better with the more expensive brand-name ones, but honestly I can't find a defecit that needs correcting on these. Even the thingy that goes over your ear, which I expected to be annoying, adjusts well and sits comfortably. I've forgotten I'm wearing them more than once, and that never happened with the in-ear sort: I always had them out within seconds of finishing a meeting. Bang-for-buck wise, I can't fault them. I've been using them for months now, and they're going strong, recharging well, etc. One day when they eventually die on me, maybe I'll try that expensive brand...but honestly, I don't think so. These tick every box I need, and are comfy besides.

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It’s just a bit big… hard to wear whilst being in a hijab and stays charged for long

LOVE these headphones. Never had ones that sit on top of the ear before. Took a chance. Glad I did because I love them! Soundcore provides an app you download from the App Store and you can choose what functions you want to use (for example, single press on R side to PLAY, and then single press on L to stop. You can program double presses and triple presses as well. I confess I'm not an audiophile, just want decent headphones for when I'm out walking. I think the quality of the sound is great, but YMMV. With these you will be able to hear your music/podcast/phone call etc just fine, while still being fully aware of sounds of cars etc around you. I should also comment on the comfort of these. I find these are so comfortable that I've been wearing them most of the days since I got them. With the little 'arm' on it that goes behind the ear, they stay on quite securely unlike other wireless bluetooth earbuds that can fall out of your ear fairly easily and get lost easily. The looks of them I think is stylish enough although that's not an important feature to me. But I think they look nice. The case that you charge them in is quite substantial as well. This is the 2nd Soundcore product I've owned. The first one is a bluetooth speaker and I've had it for years and it's really good quality and solid build. Their prices are quite reasonable. I paid $40 for the over the ear earbuds and for the features you get and the quality, I think it's a good deal!

Comode e pratiche. È la prima volta che uso queste cuffie open eir e devo dire che sono meglio di quello che mi aspettavo. Si accoppiano facilmente ,leggere e per le dimensioni suonano più che bene ,nonostante non chiudano completamente le orecchie. Suono pulito,bassi ovviamente fanno quel che possono,buona durata della batteria,forse unico neo è che spesso basta toccarle e si premono i comandi touch. A mio avviso ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.