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Anker just announced its new Soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 and 4 Pro for side-sleepers. They include the same audio masking tech found on last year’s A30 sleepbuds (that can really silent a snoring partner) only now with longer battery life and improved ANC to help silent other noises in the environment. Both sets of buds feature a “20 percent smaller contact area” than the A30 buds, which should reduce pressure and make them more comfortable to wear. They also come with new cases that can be charged on a wireless charging pad, but only the 4 Pro’s case has a display because Anker can’t stop putting screens on things.
When streaming music, podcasts, or audiobooks over the buds’ upgraded Bluetooth v6.0 radio, you’ll now get 8 hours of life with ANC on or 11 hours with ANC off, according to Anker. Local playback of audio soundscapes is estimated at 9.5 hours (ANC on) or 14.5 hours (ANC off).
The SleepHub case that comes with the 4 Pro buds can control the buds without a phone. That means you can use the integrated OLED display to swipe through preset soundscapes, check your sleep stats, set an alarm, and more. Both the SleepHub case and regular Earbuds 4 case (that still requires a phone) support wireless charging pads for added convenience.
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