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ANC, volume and codec are not stated.","quick_charge_playback_h":"Earbuds-only playback after 5 minutes of charging in the case. ANC, volume and codec are not stated.","frequency_response_hz":"SPECS table prints 20-20KHz. No codec or conditions given.","ip_rating":"SPECS table lists the IP68 waterproof rating for the earbuds only. Anker Japan says the charging case is not rated.","anc_adaptive":"Ambient sound section lists Adaptive ANC, which adapts noise cancellation to the surroundings.","gesture_controls":"Controls table for TWS mode. In mono mode a single press plays or pauses and a long press skips to the next track. Controls can also be customised in the app.","fit_test":"Wearing section tells the user to take a fit test in the soundcore app."}},{"url":"https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["single_bud_use","bluetooth_codecs","wind_noise_reduction","multipoint","voice_assistant","sound_personalization","hearing_test","compatible_platforms","battery_life_claimed","charging_notes"],"notes":{"bluetooth_codecs":"FAQ answer to which audio codecs the Sport X20 supports: SBC and AAC.","multipoint":"FAQ explains how to enable multipoint through Dual Connections in the soundcore app.","single_bud_use":"FAQ says one earbud in the closed case lets the other be used alone.","wind_noise_reduction":"The Wind Noise Cancellation setting in the app lowers the feedforward microphone gain when wind is detected.","voice_assistant":"The button can be set to the phone's voice assistant in the app Controls. The FAQ names no assistant. A single press cannot be assigned to it.","hearing_test":"HearID Sound in the app is a hearing-based sound profile test. It is consumer sound personalization, not a medical test.","sound_personalization":"HearID Sound results are saved and applied.","compatible_platforms":"FAQ has setup and volume steps for Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone. The soundcore app does not support computers.","battery_life_claimed":"FAQ: normal 12 h earbuds and 48 h case, ANC 7 h and 28 h, transparency 7 h, calls 6 h. Maker lab test at default settings, normal mode and 50 percent volume. A second FAQ entry says about 7 h with ANC and 11.5 h in normal mode, which differs from 12 h.","charging_notes":"FAQ says about 40 minutes for the earbuds at 25 degrees C plus or minus 3 degrees C as lab data and about 3 hours for the case on a wall charger."}},{"url":"https://lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3968QSG.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["fcc_ids","warranty_years"],"notes":{"fcc_ids":"Quick Start Guide prints FCC ID 2AOKB-A3968L and 2AOKB-A3968R, one per earbud. The case carries no radio ID.","warranty_years":"Quick Start Guide and the Amazon US listing say 18-month limited warranty. Stored as 1.5 years."}},{"url":"https://www.ankerjapan.com/products/a3968","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["microphone_count","microphone_noise_reduction","multipoint_device_count","in_the_box"],"notes":{"microphone_count":"Six microphones are used for AI noise reduction on calls.","microphone_noise_reduction":"Anker Japan names AI noise reduction for calls.","multipoint_device_count":"Multipoint connects to two devices at the same time.","in_the_box":"Anker Japan lists the earbuds, charging case, five ear-tip sizes, a USB-C cable, a quick start guide and safety manual. Its package line says USB-C and USB-A cable, while its feature text says USB Type-C cable. Gigazine shows a USB Type-C cable."}},{"url":"https://us.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["manufacturer_url","form_factor","bud_shape","stabilizers"],"notes":{"bud_shape":"Adjustable ear hooks that extend 4 mm and rotate 30 degrees.","stabilizers":"The adjustable ear hook is the only stabilizer. No wings or fins."}},{"url":"https://us.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.js","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["segment","status","markets","model_numbers","gtins","colors","variants"],"notes":{"segment":"The US store tags it Sport Series and Sports & Exercise.","status":"Black, White and Green variants are listed as available on the access date. The Anker Japan, UK and European retailer pages also list it.","gtins":"US store barcodes per colour. Anker Japan uses different barcodes for the same SKU names.","variants":"Three US colour SKUs A3968Z11 Black, A3968Z21 White and A3968Z61 Green. Anker Japan sells Mint Green as A3968Z61."}},{"url":"https://uk.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.js","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["model_numbers","variants","markets"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"UK store SKUs A3968G11 Black, A3968G21 White and A3968G61 Green. The German store lists the same SKUs.","variants":"UK and EU colour SKUs carry the same barcodes as the US SKUs.","markets":"UK store lists the three colours."}},{"url":"https://de.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.js","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["model_numbers","variants","markets"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"German store lists A3968G11 Schwarz, A3968G21 Weiss and A3968G61 Gruen.","variants":"Same SKUs and barcodes as the UK store.","markets":"German store lists the three colours."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/soundcores-new-sports-earbuds-offer-a-powerbeats-pro-style-customizable-secure-fit-for-a-fraction-of-the-price","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["release_date","launch_price_usd"],"notes":{"release_date":"Published 2024-04-23, when Soundcore announced the Sport X20 on Reddit and Amazon US began selling it. Stuff South Africa reported the same on 2024-04-24. Anker Japan began sales on 2024-07-09.","launch_price_usd":"TechRadar reports $79.99 on Amazon at launch. The soundcore US store lists $79.99 now."}},{"url":"https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20240728-anker-soundcore-sport-x20","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["anc_levels","measured_weight_g","case_dimensions_mm"],"notes":{"anc_levels":"In the soundcore app, manual mode sets noise cancelling to Strong, Medium or Weak. Automatic mode is separate.","measured_weight_g":"Reviewer weighed one earbud at 6 g and the earbuds with case at 55 g. Basic Tutorials lists 7 g per earbud and 41 g for the case, so the per-earbud weight is stored as measured only.","case_dimensions_mm":"Gigazine gives 6.5 cm diameter, 6.1 cm depth and 2.9 cm thickness. Basic Tutorials labels it 61 x 65 x 29 mm as L x W x H. Anker Japan prints 65 x 61 x 29 mm without axes."}},{"url":"https://basic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/soundcore-sport-x20/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["microphone_count_total","case_dimensions_mm"],"notes":{"microphone_count_total":"Technical data table lists three microphones per earbud, so six across the pair. The call microphones and the ANC microphones are not split out.","case_dimensions_mm":"Technical data table labels the case 61 x 65 x 29 mm as L x W x H."}},{"url":"https://www.soundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-sport-x20/","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["ear_tip_materials"],"notes":{"ear_tip_materials":"SoundGuys spec page lists silicone ear tips. The page has no review or test results."}},{"url":"https://www.harveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/soundcore-sport-x20-adaptive-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["battery_capacity_mah"],"notes":{"battery_capacity_mah":"Retailer spec table lists 60 mAh lithium polymer per earbud. The maker publishes no earbud capacity and does not say typical or rated. The same table lists 10 ohm impedance and shorter charge times than the manual, so only the capacity is taken."}},{"url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRT6HQ82","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["case_battery_capacity_mah","warranty_years"],"notes":{"case_battery_capacity_mah":"Amazon US detail table lists carrying case battery capacity 580 mAh.","warranty_years":"Amazon US lists an 18 months warranty."}}],"fields_filled":67,"updated":"2026-10-20"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}