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Anker Soundcore P20i vs TOZO A1 Mini

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TOZO A1 Mini

TOZO

TOZO A1 Mini

~$14

Quick take: The TOZO A1 Mini costs $6 less; the Anker Soundcore P20i lasts longer per charge (10 hrs).

SpecAnker Soundcore P20iTOZO A1 Mini
Approx. price~$20~$14
Rating
TypeWireless EarbudsWireless Earbuds
Noise CancellingNoneNone
Battery (single charge)10 hrs7 hrs
Battery (with case)30 hrs32 hrs
Quick Charge10 min = 2 hrs
CodecsSBC, AAC
Bluetooth5.35.3
MultipointNoNo
Driver Size10 mm6 mm
Weight4.4 g3.7 g
Water ResistanceIPX5IPX5
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Transparency ModeNoNo
Spatial AudioNoNo
App EQYesYes

Pros & cons

Anker Soundcore P20i

  • 10-hour single-charge battery embarrasses pricier buds
  • 22 Soundcore app EQ presets tame the bass
  • IPX5 rating shrugs off gym sweat
  • 91,000-plus ratings — the most proven $20 bud
  • Big 10mm drivers for the price
  • 10-minute charge buys two hours
  • No ANC, transparency, multipoint, or wireless charging
  • Bulky pebble shape struggles in smaller ears
  • Calls fall apart outdoors despite 'AI clear calls' claim
  • Bass-heavy default tuning needs the app
  • Minority report one bud draining faster after a year

TOZO A1 Mini

  • Tiny 3.7g buds stay put in small ears where AirPods fall out
  • 7 hours per charge, 32 hours total with the case — real-world numbers hold up
  • IPX5 sweat and splash resistance handles workouts
  • 32 EQ presets in the TOZO app — rare at this price
  • Low-profile fit is comfortable enough to sleep on
  • USB-C charging case is pocketably small
  • Frequently drops under $14, making them cheap enough to treat as disposable
  • No ANC or transparency mode of any kind
  • Bass is thin out of the box — needs EQ help
  • No multipoint and no wireless charging
  • Mic is passable for quick calls at best
  • Touch controls are easy to trigger when adjusting the buds