Soundcore announced the first sleep earbuds with active noise cancellation: Heres how to preorder them

UPDATE: Jun. 16, 2025, 12:07 p.m. EDT This post has been updated with new photos, plus more information following our initial testing of the Sleep A30 earbuds.

PREORDER NOW: Preorder the new Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds for $159 on Kickstarter, down $70.99 from their full release price of $229.99. That's a 31% discount to score the new earbuds with upgraded features like active noise cancellation. The earbuds are set to begin shipping before August.

Good sleep can be hard to come by, but Anker is aiming to ease the pain. That's especially true if you're not sleeping well because the dog is snoring, the birds are awake at dawn, or traffic is loud. Instead of using your daytime earbuds to mask the sound, the Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds come packed with sleep-centric features, a comfortable design, and finally — active noise cancellation.

Mashable was smitten with the Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds, earning them the top spot when it comes to the best sleep earbuds. But like every other sleep earbud in the space — including the $349 Ozlo Sleepbuds — they lacked active noise cancellation. Anker went ahead and blessed our good sleep by adding that this feature into the new A30 earbuds, which are set to begin shipping out before August.

As of June 16, you can preorder the new Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds via Kickstarter for $159, discounted from their standard price of $229.99, saving you $70.99. That's also cheaper than buying the Sleep A20 earbuds which are currently listed for their full price of $179.99 at Best Buy. This price might not last too long, though — the super early bird pricing tier of $139 sold out within hours of the Kickstarter going live.

When comparing the new Sleep A30 earbuds to the older Sleep A20 earbuds, it appears that Anker went all-out with upgrades. Not only are we getting active noise cancellation, we're getting memory foam ear tips, and real-time adaptive snore masking audio. Yes, the earbuds use the included charging case (which is likely on your nightstand) to detect snoring and adjust sound accordingly. As a nice bonus, the newer earbuds are also seven percent slimmer — it sounds like a small difference, but in our initial few nights of testing, we found these earbuds to be even more comfortable than their predecessors.

In terms of battery life, the new Sleep A30 earbuds get nine hours per charge with local audio and ANC, which should be enough to get you through one night of restorative and restful slumber. The case provides an additional 45 hours per charge, so you won't have to plug it in every couple of nights. If you prefer to stream your own audio via Bluetooth, that number drops down to 6.5 hours per charge in the buds and 35 hours in the case — though not quite enough to play through an entire eight hours, it is more than enough time to help lull someone to sleep.

More upgrades come in the form of better sleep support. The Sleep A30s now come with a library of audio for sleep in addition to meditation and focus tracks, which are organized in the app much better than the previous generation's library. There's also more advanced sleep report metrics like sleep latency and a rating system. While we still need some time with the earbuds to determine just how well these upgrades perform, we can say that our initial testing is promising, from the ANC to the newer app features.

Finally, Anker offers plenty of options for comfort with these earbuds: you'll have your pick between four silicone ear tips, three memory foam ear tips, and three pairs of wings. The case also lights up when you open it, making it easier to see where to grab and place the earbuds in a darker room. And the earbuds even come with a cosmetic upgrade in the form of a new mint green colorway, in addition to the standard white version.

Anker says they expect the new Sleep A30 earbuds to begin shipping out before August and delivery could take between one and two weeks, depending on logistics. After the Kickstarter ends, the earbuds will be available on Soundcore's website and Amazon for their full price of $229.99 in August. If you're not willing to wait that long to get undisrupted sleep, you can snag the A20s from Best Buy for $179.99. They're still a great option, they just won't come with active noise cancellation.

Preorders on Kickstarter for the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds are set to continue until July 6, but it's likely the $159 backing option will sell out. The next available tier is one pair for $179, which still saves you $50 compared to the list price of $229.