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1MORE H1023 vs Soundcore Sleep A20: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the 1MORE H1023 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: 1MORE H1023 - Great overall at around $88.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

1MORE H1023
Sound8.5
Value8.5
Soundcore Sleep A20
Sound5.5
Battery8.0
Value6.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of 1MORE H1023 vs Soundcore Sleep A20
Spec1MORE H1023Soundcore Sleep A20
TypeWired IEMsWired IEMs
Price (USD)$88$150
HearWiki score84 / 100 · Great72 / 100 · Good
Released20242024
Audio
Driver2 balanced armatures + 1 dynamic driverdynamic
Driver size-4.7 mm
Drivers per side-2
Frequency response-20Hz-20kHz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Wireless
Wireless-Yes
Bluetooth-5.3
Codecs-SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairingNoNo
Wireless range-10 m
Battery
Battery life-14 h
Battery incl. case-80 h
Full charge time-90 min
Quick charge-No
Wireless charging-No
Features
Active noise cancellingNoYes
ANC type-none
Transparency mode-No
Companion app-Yes
Custom EQ-Yes
Wear detection-Yes
Controls-touch
Design
Weight18 g3 g
Water resistance-IPX4
USB-C-Yes

What reviewers said

1MORE H1023

These wired in-ear headphones combine a dynamic driver with dual balanced armatures for a rich, detailed sound that excels at its price point. The build feels premium and the included accessories are generous, making them a strong choice for budget-conscious audiophiles. Their main limitation is a narrow soundstage typical of in-ear designs, but overall they deliver performance that rivals more expensive models.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Premium build and design
  • Pro:Generous accessory bundle
  • Con:Limited soundstage due to in-ear fit
  • Con:No noise cancellation
  • Con:Wired only, no wireless option

Soundcore Sleep A20

The Soundcore Sleep A20 are ultra-compact wireless earbuds engineered for overnight comfort, even for side sleepers, using a snug earplug-like fit to passively block noise rather than relying on active cancellation. They pair sleep-tracking and noise-masking features with a long battery life that easily covers a full night's rest, though their sound quality is modest and their niche design limits versatility outside of bedtime use.

  • Pro:Very small and light for comfortable side-sleeping
  • Pro:Strong passive isolation blocks low-frequency noise
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
  • Con:Sound quality is only acceptable, not impressive
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs, no multipoint

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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