Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Headphone Review - The 100 Hour Problem... (Microphone Test)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- The Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 are a pair of true wireless earphone for just $50 or £40 that have a very impressive battery life of 100 hours. The Life Dot 2's also have some other great specs especially at the budget price point. They also include a microphone which I test out in this video. However, Soundcore has done something that for me is a huge problem with the Life Dot 2 headphones.
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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Packaging - 0:24
Comfort - 0:40
Battery life - 1:57
Case - 2:50
Sound Quality - 4:05
Connection - 4:38
Controls - 5:02
Mic Test - 5:35
Verdict - 5:53
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After watching this I was convinced to get one. I am satisfied with the performance of this item no complain at all.
i like the big case as i will be mainly carrying them in a back pack
Exactly
Very good uniased review bringing up all the pros and cons. Keep it up, subscribed.
Thanks, I appreciate it
Thanks for the review!! Mate, Perfectly Accurate.
Pulled the trigger after watching ur vid, got them n been using them for 5 days now , Case really is a Thicc Boi but battery life is much appreciated, still yet to run out from its first charge. #instantSub
What exactly is considered a big case? U are really stretching it dude.
It's interesting to hear how they use the buttons for different controls. The Jaybird Wireless Vistas also have a single button on each headphone, however they can skip a song, go back a song, vol up, vol down and play/pause. I'm surprised they don't have a system where the left earbud's button does one thing and the right does another. Gives a lot more functionality
Battery pack would be fine for my use case as when going out for a walk, I usually have a coat on during the colder months (which is most months in the UK) and in summer, this still wouldn't be an issue if these truly last 8 hrs as that is more than enough for myself and most ppl and they wouldn't need to carry the case around with them all the time, as after going for a walk , jog, run or just nipping to the shops you can just drop them in after getting back home or back to the office. Gym, I usually take a bag for my towel, deodorant and my water bottle and it would fit in there perfectly.
I think there was a bit too much focus on the size of the battery and I am not saying your opinion isn't relevant and I somewhat agree. I think a 50 hr option would have been good but also keeping the 100 hr so ppl could choose what best suits them. Discussing the battery life of the earbuds themselves is just as important. If you had tested the battery life of the buds yourself, then knowing this would have been very helpful, as we all know, some/most companies like to stretch the truth and it came off as if you were just reading off their product page due to not knowing whether or not you had tested them. That however is not an accusation, just how it came across.
What I found helpful in figuring out what earbuds I want was where another reviewer tested the ability of the earbuds to make calls with ambient noise, such as talking ppl, being on a bus or train. Just playing those noises from your speakers that are connected to your PC would help ppl know how well it is at cancelling out ambient noise and focusing on your voice.
Also switching between paired devices, is it able to do this and if so, how easy is it? That would have also been helpful to know.
Anyway, thanks for the video.
Lol....dude is complaining about the case like everyone is wearing skinny jeans with girl pockets... 🤣 I live with a tac pack on the daily. I'll be fine, bruh...
Lol... dude is complaining about the review complaining about the case like everyone is wearing skinny jeans with girl pockets... 😂😂 Bruh not everyone wears cargo shorts with a tapout shirt and DC shoes LOL
@@bigultrafunny9751 The perfect reply to this
Is M3pow 30 plus better?
@@bigultrafunny9751 you must be one of those guys that wear tiny jeans 😂
@@bigultrafunny9751 your comment lives up to your name
Hey! Which one is better between Jbl 125 tws and Anker Soundocre Dot 2? Or any other which you think is better in the $60-70 range?
for listening to music while working out, which one would you recommend more? those or the life p2s?
The life Dot 2s were much more secure in my ear so I would pick them for working out
Great Video Mate !!
Thank you
Great review, very helpful!
is there any lag when you use them on a laptop or on an andriod?? Great Reveiw!!
Thanks, I personally haven't noticed any lag and I have used them with both my laptop and an Android phone.
@@Tekify ok, thanks. I am props gonna get them in a week!
I agree the case is too big, but I don't think I'd ever need to carry it with me since eight hours is quite a long runtime; I'd just recharge them every night, along with my phone. Thanks for the thorough review!
Great review. I just really hoped that you would have tested the microphone outside with noises around so we could see how it sounds.
Other than that. Thank you!
Thanks, I wish I had tested that too. I just didn't think at the time
@@Tekify that's fine. :) It was still a great review, nonetheless. 💚
A comment on the charging case...
The size ultimately is not really an issue since the earbuds themselves hold enough power to do most activities and simply place them in the case, re-charge and on to the next activity...
I should have made it clearer in the video that it is really down to preference. For me personally and the way I use my wireless headphones the case is a bit too bulky. For others its not a problem. I should've made this clearer sorry
I've got these and love them. Haven't charged the case in over a month and I use them a lot. Bass is great. Only 1 downfall is you can only pair them to 1 device at a time.
You just broke my heart with this.. I need to pair my pc and my phone simultaneusly, or my ipod and my phone..
You can pair to multiple things at once but switching between which you use is really inconvenient. They automatically connect to the last connected device, so you manually have to select it when you change device, and often manually disconnect from the other device if it's nearby. I haven't found any headphones that do this better though
@@Tekify I have a really old headphones with that capability. They aren't even bluetooth 4. I Connect my iPod to listen music while im on my bike and when a call comes in, the headphones pauses the music and give the audio to my phone. I thougt this feature was something basic on headphones but now i realice that it is not
@@DrGux Interesting, this might be possible on some I've tried. Thanks for sharing, I'll have a go at some point
Best earbuds I’ve ever had. I can’t have headphones at work I had these in my ears for 10 hour shift the battery is crazy goood
Which one should I buy
Liberty 2 or life dot 2 both are priced around 3k in Flipkart. please help.
Would you recommend these for calling and streaming Netflix/TH-cam over Life P2? I watched your review on both and found mic of Life dot2's more clear compare to Life P2. What you say?
I found the Life Dot 2's to be more comfortable to wear. For calling I agree the Life Dot 2's sounded better in the video however the life P2's have more noise cancelling features while calling, the design of the P2's also means the mic is closer to your mouth so the call comes through louder. I would say if calling is something you will do alot then the P2's might be the better option, if it's just something they will do now and again the Life Dot 2's are a nicer option. Hopefully this helps
@@Tekify Thanks for a quick reply and yes, it really helped 👍🏽 Your reviews are very informative.
Entonces tiene buen micrófono??
What is the difference between the sound quality of life note and life dot 2 ??
This or the life note p2? I terms of battery, call and audio quality?
Which one should i go for, both are priced similar
Which ones did u go for? Am also torn between the two
@@nicksonmwangi9425 i bought the life dot 2 at 2500 from flipkart
@@LifeOnTwoWheels hope the bass is great, just ordered some
@@nicksonmwangi9425 is it great
I own these and with nothing else to compare, I like them. These are my first earbuds with earwings and at first I didn't understand the positioning of the wings. They keep the earbud really secure when you push the tip of the wing so it is under a ridge of your ear. In other words, the tip of the wing needs to be tucked in. Otherwise it will float away farther from the ear and at some point the earbud will eject itself.
After i watch this video I was convinced to buy it. Thank you I am satisfied with this item.
This, or Mpow 30 plus, which one to get?
Lmao if that guy thinks the case is big I feel bad for his significant other😂
I already have airpods and good sennheiser heafphones for music. I am primsrily looking for a paid for my workouts and running. Will this stick to my ears if i am jumping rope.
Could you please recommend me wireless earphones which have a better design+case size and good sound quality?
I think the Soundcore Life P2s might suit you, which I also made a video about. The battery is still great at 40 hours and the case is an okay size. It depends if you like the design of the earphones themselves, they look like black airpods.
@@Tekify Thanks
Recently my soundcore lifedots 2 are sounding extremely low. I am unable to hear anything. Please help me. What should I do? I have tried resetting them already, they are fully charges, tried pairing with other devices too. But no improvement.
What should I do?? Please help me. Right now don't have money to buy new earphones. So i need help😒
Does the light in the box light up when plugged in ? Mine doesn’t
Bro it's just a case not a bomb😂😂😂 ...cool dude🙊
I love mine. Great fit, great sound compared to other buds.
I bought these buds. When I close the case the cap is not perfectly tightly fit. It moves a little when I touch it. Is this with everyone or I am just overthinking :)
mine closes snugly with magnet. no play at all
😂😂the case I use them everyday that bass 🔥🔥
I ordered on Amazon 👍 now waiting for item
how is it going on?
So, I just went through and read a lot of the comments. I don't understand why some people have to be so rude and flat out mean!!! It's sad to see. This person is a real human being with feelings! Think before you type behind a screen of anonymity!!!
Thanks for the review. Very helpful. Quick question: another reviewer suggested that the maximum volume of the Life Dot 2's isn't as loud as he would like it to be. I like my earphones loud, so this is important to me. So, any comments about the maximum volume of these earphones would be appreciated. Thanks again! :)
For me they were plenty loud enough however I would say I have fairly sensitive ears so what I consider "loud" is not what others consider "loud". I would say they are as loud as an average pair of headphones. Sorry that isn't the most helpful answer.
@@Tekify Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated.
Bro I want to pickup between soundcore dot 2 vs soundcore p2 which would you recommend my first priority is best music experience so which would you prefer plz tell hope you will reply Thank you 😊❤️
I think they are both about the same in terms of music experience. The Life P2 are better for calls but the Dot 2 have bigger battery but also a bigger case. The design of how they look is also something to consider. I hope that helps, let me know which you decide on
@@Tekify which has at least 1 percent more good experience that I will choose so plz one recommend to me
Get the Life P2 then. I have used them for over a year everyday and I love them
This or the q30? Which is better
Subscribed just cause your did "gotta watch first"! Hate when they say to subscribe first
Thanks I appreciate it. I never understand why someone would subscribe before they watch a video
@@Tekify me either! What if I don't like it. Lol
Which one is better ? Life dot 2 or life note e
For me they are perfect with that autonomy
Los tengo y son excelentes hay que colocar las gomas que mejor se adapten a tu oreja en mi caso son las mas pequeñas ya que si no se hace quedan mal puestos
Cuando cargas el case se prende la luz? El mio no se prende pero si Los Carga
The big case and longer battery life is very good for me i have big pockets in what i wear so size doesn't matter and i see 100hrs as a big advantage
I agree, I didn't explain well enough in the video my thoughts. For my use case, and will be similar for many, a smaller case would be better. But for alot of people and use cases the battery life is excellent, I should've made it clearer
My opinion is these air bugs are good for travelling, camping as it has 100 hour battery life
I found a problem... there is minor balance issue on my buds, vocals don't sound in the middle its slightly on the left bud it's very minor but its irritating.. does any one have this problem
This isn't something I personally had but does sound very annoying. Have you tried them with a different device? If you get the same problem with a different device then try talking to Soundcore and see if they can help/give you a new pair. Let me know what happens
@@Tekify I reset the buds now its sounds better.. Lest run these for two more days i will update soon
@@rahul9872001 how do you reset them?
@@wholelottaweather24 Pardon?
my own just suddenly stopped working properly. first the sound in the left just went really low then a few months later the right did the same thing. I thought I was having hearing issues for a minute lmao. sometimes the volume comes back up now it seems to be on the low side more constantly. anyone else have or had this issue and know how to fix it?
For the 100 hours playtime the case is the right size for me
Didn't know about this one yet but whenever i use earbuds and play games like PUBG or Drums the sound is delay , my phone is note 8 pro , will this earbuds works completly for me ?
Using Bluetooth earphones for things like gaming you probably will notice some delay. Bluetooth earbuds might not be the best option
yeah It might not be the best option, some delay is okay but if it's too much no use for gamers
one moooore thing. the headphones switch to mono sound when used individually. all and i do mean all bluetooth headphones can be used one at a time but cheaper models remain in stereo sound. i used to have to manually shut off the one that needed charging before i put it into the case but it could be done.
Why when I call the music it only works with one speaker????
Shiiiidddd! These earbuds are 🔥
Most of us broke. That heavy case makes it easier to find. I work 12 hrs a day on water saws my big ass pack is easy to spot in this crowd. Don't forget the working class
It'll be different for everyones use case and I understand that. I should've worded that better in my video since it came across that I think everyone will think it's too big.
case is the least of my worries.. use at home..put in laptop bag.. and no need to take it when out for a walk.. so not an issue..pros far outweigh the cons.
Volume control is a big deal from some. More than case size. Volume control is possible with one button. Will give these a miss.
How is the latency......is it good for pubg????? Will there be any problems about connectivity or anything else after many days??
There's a lot of latency ...yu can clearly feel the lag...don't buy these for pubg...or else they are a great pair of buds for music
@@charananantha9245 thnq u bro
@@charananantha9245 how about for watching video?? Do you feel delay there too. I am considering these.
@@sushmita8824 Its good....sound clarity is awesome .yu can use it for watching movies or listening music.its amazing
You definitely can't feel it when watching video, I personally wouldn't describe the latency as 'a lot' but I can understand these aren't ideal for gaming.
Is that your Life Dot in your pocket, or are you glad to see me? LOL!
BTW, I use the outer ear tip that does not have the little hook, it stays on firmly when using the earbud.
Ok, but the case would fit into ur pocket easily. I don't understand the portability issue. The zolo by anker has 100 hours also, but that case is flatter but wider, and those last well OVER 100 HOURS, and that's why I went ahead and bought the anker soundcore life dot 2 NC and that case is alot smaller than the reg life dot 2 case but at the difference of taking away 65 hours of charging time as the dot 2 NCs are only 35 hours, but they cost 50% more than the regular dot 2s
For me personally the Life Dot 2 case was annoying in my pocket compared to other headphones. For some people it won't matter and they won't mind the extra bulk. Sure they 'fit' but you can also fit a water bottle in your pocket. How are you finding the dot 2 NC?
The case is not that big…
I can't get mine to connect to each other??
Hi, i bought these few months ago but one side is really quiet compared to the other even by itself, any solution?
Try resetting them, put them in the case and hold the button until they flash red (check the instructions as I may have remembered incorrectly). Also try with a different device if you can and see if it does the same thing. If they do they connect the support, they're usually pretty good. Were they fine when you bought them?
@@Tekify already tried that i’ll try support thanks
Yeah just contact them and hopefully they are covered under warranty or something. Best of luck. Were they fine when you got them?
@@Tekify yes they were fine when i got them
You could try carefully blowing into the quiet one, there could be some dirt or something. That happened to me once. I can't think of anything else other than they're just broken
Life dot 2 or life note ...?
Sound quality and call quality
I have only tested the Life Dot 2 sorry
So, your problem with the 100hr headphones is they aren't 50hr?
That's called a detailed review...🔥👍🏻👍🏻
I'm not sure why so many people are hating on him. Portability is important in a TWS. If you're okay with a bulky case then good for you. But that doesn't mean you say mean shit just for the heck of it. Creating and publishing videos takes effort. Clearly, some of ya'll don't understand that...
Creating and releasing headphones takes effort too, if he's allowed to criticize the company we're allowed to criticize him.
Hello, excellent review
I can see that the case does not have charge indicator LEDs
How can I find out how much charge the case has?
thanks
Thank you. Unfortunately I don't think there is a way to know the case battery. Only thing you get is a red light when the battery is 'low'. But I don't know what 'low' is. Hopefully that answers your question even if it's not the answer you hoped for
@@Tekify Very kind for your answer, thank you very much
Hi am a new subscriber
one question
Should I buy the soundcore life dot 2 or should I wait for maybe 2 months and buy a Samsung galaxy buds plus?
I think the Life Dot 2s and even other earphones around the same price point are very good value for money. The sound quality, comfort and battery are good so I don't see the benefits of spending more money.
Life p2 or life dot 2? Call quality and bass?
Life P2 I would say
Tekify which one is better in terms of bass?
Also the Life P2, but they are very similar for bass. The call quality on the Life P2 is better though
Tekify already ordered life dot 2.. planning to cancel and order life p2
Nice vid.
Did you ever try to connect this buds on your laptop using Zoom chat or listening music from your laptop?
How was the connectivity range?
Thanks... cheers
The range is pretty good so listening to music and stuff works brilliantly. I found the mic came through a bit quiet while on calls as the mic as far away from your mouth. It worked well enough once I turned up the mic volume but if calls are a big part of what you are using these for then they aren't great.
bro do u prefer this one or anker soundcore life note to be honest life not is coolest cuz it looks like airpods but idk which one is better
I prefer this design, they don't fall out as easily. Only advantage of the stalk design (like airpods) is the microphone tends to be a bit better. Both are good though, get whichever design you prefer the look of. There isn't a huge difference in terms of performance or comfort.
@@Tekify thx bro i guess im gonna take this one
@@Tekify sorry but one more question you think life dot 2 is better than life q20?
Get a silicone cover with a carabiner slot, hook it to your belt loop. Problem solved. You'll rarely notice it.
Are they waterproof? I constantly listening to music and I want to continue while I am in the shower
They are rated at IPX5 which is only "water resistant" so a shower would probably too much water. If you have a look at the Life A1 they are almost exactly the same headphones but with a smaller case. The Life A1s have an IPX7 "waterproof" rating which technically means they should be fine for you. I dropped one in a glass of water in my review and it was fine. Hopefully this helps
I think you pointing out about the huge case is pretty valid. They would look so weird in the pocket and uncomfortable too i guess.
nice review. anyone tell me how checked case battery status in the phone.
Thanks, unfortunately I don't think you can check the case battery
The case is fine i go tk school leave them in all day and the case can be in my bag when i go skate i can leave the case in my skatebag these seem like nice headphones ttho
Dude would rather carry a powerbank than the case hehehehe. Will get one soon.
I personally don’t like touch sensitive earbuds
They have buttons
@@baggierbobcat3324 I know I was just saying in general
Who keeps shit in their pockets anymore anyway.? I mean I guess some people might but I swear to God everyone has a backpack or people come with her on fucking landing zone nowadays it’s like no one can go anywhere without their luggage but the case is big but it’s fine for me I always wear cargo shorts
This guy has to review the soundcore life a1.
Just ordered them
@@Tekify same here. See ya when you finish reviewing them.
This guy is complaining about the case being too big seriously. The case fits fine in my pocket. How small do want them to be? Geez.
Has anyone had any problems with low volume after a few months? Or how to fix it?
Ideally use a little bit of compressed air (don't do it too close if it's powerful) but blow into the earbud as hard as you can. Sometimes stuff can build up in there and blowing in it is a simple way to get it out. It's a bit of a long shot but let me know if it helps
@@Tekify it may be a long shot but I'll try it. I've cleaned, reset, etc & nothing. It started with the left & several months later the right
I had something similar once and compressed air and tapping them on a table fixed it. If that's doesn't work see if you can contact them for a warranty replacement or any advice from soundcore. Good luck and let me know what happens
Why its cheaper that spirit dot 2
The Spirit Dot 2's are supposed to have better sound quality, be fully waterproof and have some other features. I have not personally tested them though
@@Tekify thx
I could see people using these for outdoor adventures where they have a backpack, or big purse women.
If your usage means the case isn't in your pocket much these are absolutely brilliant. For people like you described I'd highly recommend them. For people like me where they'd be in my pocket loads the case is just a bit too big unfortunately
or a woman with a backpack :))
The volume is too low and I was here to know how to fix it, does anyone know how plz🥺
Have you tried it with a different device?
If you tried it with a different device, you must reset it/turn it off to get maximum volume on the decide you want to use it on
Hardly the size of a brick , if the case being a little large is the only downer then im sold
They do the exactly the same earbuds now but in a smaller case, the Life A1s. So you have a choice now wether you want more battery life or more portability, which is great
Robert de Niro Jr
100 hours battery life is great and in my opinion the case is not that much big or heavy side as it can easily fit in my liberty 2 case your review is bad
I think that's a little unfair. The review isn't bad, the guy is just expressing his personal opinion of the case. As it happens, I agree with him. I've seen the case in person and compared it to my Jaybird Wireless Vistas case - it's huge. Obviously 100 hours is great, however the spacial sacrifice you make isn't worth it to me. Than again, that is my personal opinion.
@@jonnygutteridge6329 they are many situations when you can't plug your charging care to power source so 100 plus battery timing is great and it gives the same these are best value for money
@@abdulbasit-oy1ws Well personally I have power in my house so I tend to be able to charge my case whenever I need to. Even when I'm away for a while, I never find myself needing anywhere near 100 hours. Again, it's my personal opinion. If you need your battery to last until the turn of the century then you do you, dude. Also yo just get wired headphones if you're that fussed about extended usage
@@jonnygutteridge6329 the battery life of spirit dot 2 is less only 16 hours and the case only able to provide three full charges you can buy that if you are looking for small case
@@jonnygutteridge6329 100 hours battery life is a big and solid hammer to other brands & in my opinion soundcore should follow this trend to release such a unique battery life in such a cheap price tag
The case is pocketable. Given that your not wearing woman's skinny jeans.
I would rather take more battery with a little bit larger case that fits in my pocket just fine. £45-50 is a steal for these buds for the battery life your getting, sound quality and the fit.
i disagree entirely with your judgement. the buds last long enough that the case size is nearly irrelevant. you wont need to take the case out of your car or bedroom.
But how will I keep them safe and clean?
" a lot of phone these days" bruh have you lived in 2013 or what even the iphone 4 had an equalizer
That may be the case but many Android phones, which will be the majority of people buying these, don't necessarily have one. Even my current phone has presets I can choose but not actual equaliser I can adjust myself built in.
what is that accent? It's ..authentic sounding lol
I'm British if that answers the question :)
I got them for less than 25 dollars
That's a great deal, nice
CAN I USE ON TREADMILL??
yes most definitely. i used them all the time at the gym watching youtube or netflix while running
@@TomTomMarchy thanks brother for your reply. Where r u from? I am from india.😀
Case is to big. lol. Smaller than a flashcard.
Just got these pair of bitches..... Awesome mind blowing TWS.....Life Dot 2 FTW!!!
The volume sucks on these
What's wrong with you, dude? The case is just fine. I would never put a case of any kind in my pocket as there's always a good chance that it might fall off transacting other things (I put many things in my pocket)
Big problem. Obviously clickbaiting for views lol...
Still a Good review tho, Some Clickbaits are worth it
What a cry baby