Summer Sleep World Cup 2025: Block the Snore, Score the Zzz
It’s hot, it’s sticky, and someone in your bed is snoring like a dying lawnmower. That’s right, lads – it’s summer. And while the missus always reckons you snore, we both know that sometimes she could register on the Richter scale. So for every sleep-deprived gent out there, we proudly present the Summer Sleep World Cup – where we pit the best earbuds, noise-blockers, and nighttime gadgets against each other. Only one will win the right to be shoved in your ears while you reclaim your eight hours. Let’s do this.
The Contenders
Bose Sleepbuds II – Super comfy and packed with soothing sounds, these buds mask the snoring, not the blame. No music streaming, but excellent for white noise fans. Battery lasts 10 hours per charge. Expensive? Yes. Effective? Mostly. Still won’t block out "the talk" about your wet towel on the bed. Buy from Bose UK
QuietOn 3.1 Sleep Earbuds – Finnish-designed ANC earbuds made just for sleeping. No Bluetooth, no music, just pure noise cancelling and a snug fit. Brilliant for purists. Not great if you want to drift off to a podcast or sleep sounds. Buy from QuietOn
Sony LinkBuds S – Lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled, with ANC and ambient sound mode. Great all-rounder but made more for commuting than collapsing into bed. If you can sleep on your back and don't roll much, they might work. Otherwise, roll the dice. Buy from Sony UK
Apple AirPods Pro 2 – ANC, adaptive audio, and a sleep timer via your iPhone. Top-notch tech, but good luck sleeping on your side unless you want to feel like you’ve stuck a pebble in your ear. For hardcore Apple fans only. Buy from Apple UK
Soundcore Sleep A30 – The reigning champ of sleep tech. These third-gen sleep buds from Anker’s audio brand Soundcore are made for one job: helping you sleep next to a snorer, garbage truck, or thunderstorm.
With Smart ANC that blocks up to 30dB, the Sleep A30 has Adaptive Snore Masking built into the charging case. It detects snoring mid-sleep and deploys sound masking in real time. You can stream your favourite podcast or lull yourself to sleep with built-in AI-generated brainwave audio.
They’re 7% slimmer than the last model (perfect for side sleepers), come in two colours (white and mist green), and ship with multiple ear tip/wing options.
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9hrs playtime per charge (up to 45 hours with the case)
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Bluetooth 5.3 + local mode
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Sleep tracking + Find My Earbud
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Whisper-quiet cooling at 26 dB
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Repeatable alarm with snooze (won’t wake the wife)
Buy from Soundcore UK (launching August) Pre-order via Kickstarter
The Semi-Finals
Bose Sleepbuds II vs. QuietOn 3.1
Both excellent for white noise warriors. QuietOn wins on pure noise cancelling, but Bose takes it for sound options and app support. Winner: Bose Sleepbuds II
Sony LinkBuds S vs. Apple AirPods Pro 2
Apple brings top tech, but Sony brings comfort. Neither are made just for sleep, but Sony's LinkBuds S are just that little bit less annoying in bed. Winner: Sony LinkBuds S
Wildcard: Soundcore Sleep A30 vs. Everybody
None of the others do snore detection, sleep tracking, and AI lullabies all at once. And none of them actually stay in place all night without waking you up. The A30 doesn’t just play sounds – it fights the noise. Winner: Soundcore Sleep A30
The Final: Soundcore Sleep A30 vs. Bose Sleepbuds II vs. Sony LinkBuds S
Bose has soothing sounds. Sony has Bluetooth and ANC. But Soundcore Sleep A30 has it all – snore masking, sleep tracking, pillow-proof comfort and enough features to make your mattress jealous.
Winner: Soundcore Sleep A30 – For sleep-deprived dads and snore-suffering gents everywhere, this is the gadget that earns you your summer lie-in.
Final Verdict
If your partner sounds like a bulldozer in a wind tunnel or you’re just a light sleeper, the Soundcore Sleep A30 is your ticket to uninterrupted summer nights. Packed with next-gen tech and proper sleep science, it doesn’t just block noise – it earns you serious sleep credit.
Because let’s face it, it’s not always the lads snoring. And these earbuds? They don't take sides. They just shut up and let you sleep.
Now hit snooze, king. You’ve earned it.
