Soundcore AeroClip review: earbuds that combine comfort and power

Open earbuds are becoming increasingly popular, each taking a different approach to providing airy sound while allowing the user to remain aware of their surroundings. Soundcore arrives in this segment with a powerful model, designed for those who want energetic sound without sacrificing comfort or safety outdoors. The AeroClip features an ear-clip format, combined with a richer sound signature than the average open model, at an equally competitive price.

Presentation

The Soundcore AeroClip open earbuds adopt a clip format, designed to offer a less intrusive alternative to in-ear earbuds. This open design is based on an ear cuff fastening, which allows the driver to be directed towards the ear canal.

Soundcore relies on more than just stability: the object itself has been designed as a fashion accessory to be worn effortlessly, with a soft silhouette and a matte-touch cuff reminiscent of jewelry. The idea is to provide a natural and appealing look for every day, with a secure fit and a more dynamic sound than is usually associated with open earbuds.

Included accessories

The Soundcore AeroClip open earbuds come with a full set of accessories, making them easy to get to grips with.

First, there’s the USB-C charging case and supplied cable, plus two pairs of adjustable ear grips designed to precisely adapt the fit to the shape of each ear. This is particularly useful for guaranteeing a secure fit, which is essential for open earbuds. Soundcore has also added a QR code guide to clearly explain how to install these grips and find the perfect fit.

The brand also includes several useful documents: a quick-start guide for the first configuration steps and positioning in the ear, as well as a summary of the main functions and a maintenance guide.

Designed to provide effective support for first-time users, the package is clear, comprehensive and sufficient to get you started without difficulty.

Versatile design

The Soundcore AeroClip open earbuds have a design that’s discreet yet distinctive. Their hoops’ matte, almost satin finish gives them an elegant look and a pleasant feel. Placed around the ear, these open earbuds look like a small earring, a detail that reinforces the “fashion accessory” approach typical of models designed to keep your ears free.

At less than 6g per earbud, the Soundcore AeroClip earbuds feature an ultra-compact, visually light format. The case has a rounded design, measuring 69 × 44 × 31mm, a solid build and a matte finish matching that of the earbuds.

Comfort, fit and ergonomics

One of the major advantages of the Soundcore AeroClip open earbuds is their interchangeable grip system, which allows you to choose the size best suited to your ear shape. Thanks to these two pairs of grips, the clip-on earbuds pinch the pinna to a greater or lesser extent, offering a truly personalized fit that improves both comfort and stability. A real plus, this modularity is rare for open earbuds, and allows the contact zone to be precisely adjusted to each individual ear shape.

The shape of these open-ear earbuds generates no pressure in the ear canal, allowing for long listening sessions and limiting the fatigue that can be caused by other, more intrusive formats.

The earbuds stay firmly in place, whether you’re on the move or exercising.

This discretion is matched by ease of use: the earbuds can be put on and taken off quickly, without any special adjustment. AI Clear Calls treatment improves voice pick-up, making conversations clearer during calls.

Together, they form a stable, comfortable and easy-to-use system, capable of adapting to a wide range of ear shapes and listening situations.

Bluetooth, codecs and audio certifications

The Soundcore AeroClip open earbuds rely on Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, the latest standard to ensure a stable, responsive connection with optimized power consumption. They also support multipoint, so you can stay connected to two devices at the same time, and switch between them without any particular intervention.

As for audio, the Soundcore AeroClip are compatible with SBC and AAC codecs, as well as LDAC, which enables access to high-resolution streams with a compatible device. This support has earned them the Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, a feature still rare for open earbuds.
In practice, this results in a more detailed reproduction, with greater finesse in sonic textures and a cleaner overall rendering. Vocals and arrangements gain in definition, even if the inherent limitations of the open-ear format remain.
The Soundcore AeroClip earbuds do not, however, support Bluetooth Auracast, a feature that is still rare but would have added an interesting shared streaming capability.

📝 Note from the expert
Despite the integration of transducers placed in precise directions, an open design has structural physical limits. The main disadvantage is sound leakage, as the earbuds aren't inserted into the ear canal and therefore don't create a seal. There's no passive isolation. At high volume, this leakage is obviously amplified and can be heard by those around you. What's more, this reduction in passive isolation tends to mask deep bass, sometimes the low midrange, and fine detail in noisy environments, making it necessary to turn the volume up even higher.    

Pairing and controls

Pairing the Soundcore AeroClip open-ear earbuds is straightforward. As with most Bluetooth earbuds, there’s a dedicated button on the case to initiate the procedure. Once activated, these clip-on earbuds quickly appear in the list of available devices, and connection is instantaneous.

Controls are provided by a touch-sensitive zone on each cuff. The system is practical to use, as the entire surface reacts, allowing you to press naturally without aiming for a specific area.

The Soundcore app centralizes all the AeroClip’s audio settings, and offers several functions for adapting playback to different uses. First, there’s a full equalizer, with various predefined profiles and a fully customizable mode. The latter allows you to fine-tune the bass, midrange and highs to correct certain imbalances depending on the track or your listening preferences.

Once these settings are in place, the Soundcore AeroClip Bluetooth earbuds become even more versatile, allowing you to modulate the sound reproduction to suit your listening style and tastes, whether you’re listening to music or podcasts at home or on the go.

Beyond equalization, the app provides access to several practical features. It displays the battery level of each earbud, as well as that of the case.

The “Find a device” feature is very useful, allowing you to locate each earbud individually by emitting an audible signal. The app also allows you to change the touch controls, with the option to assign different actions to each earbud.

Autonomy, battery and lifespan

The Soundcore AeroClip claim up to 8 hours of listening time per charge, a comfortable figure for open earbuds of this format. Their charging case brings total autonomy to 32 hours, enough to ensure several complete cycles before having to plug them in. For an open-ear model, this is a pleasant surprise, especially when compared with other clip-on earbuds, which are often less durable.

Recharging is done via USB-C, and features a fast mode that recovers 3 hours of listening time in 10 minutes, which is particularly handy when you’re leaving home but haven’t remembered to fully charge your earbuds.

This high level of endurance makes them easy to integrate into a daily routine, both for everyday commuting and for more prolonged use, without having to constantly monitor their battery levels.

Resistance and certifications

The Soundcore AeroClip are IPX4 certified, so they are resistant to splashes, perspiration and light rain. This protection is enough to wear them outdoors without any special precautions, and to use them during intensive sports sessions, whether for running, brisk walking or pumping iron.

The open format means you can stay in tune with your surroundings, ideal for running or moving around town. Thanks to the clip-on system, the earbuds remain securely in place, so they don’t slip or need readjusting, even during sports. The Soundcore AeroClip open earbuds feature 4 microphones, distributed to optimize both voice pickup and management of ambient noise. This enhances their versatility, especially during phone calls outdoors.
This design makes them ideal earbuds for both everyday use and regular training, while providing the security of open-ear listening.

Key specifications

• 12mm dynamic transducers
• Open design with clip system
• Weight: 5.9g per earbud and 50g for the case
• Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint connectivity
• Support for SBC, AAC and LDAC codecs
• Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification
• Up to 32 hours of total autonomy with the case
• Fast recharge: 10 minutes for 3 hours of playback
• IPX4 resistance (splashes and perspiration)
• 4 built-in microphones
• AI Clear Calls processing for improved voice pickup

Test conditions

The Soundcore AeroClip Bluetooth earbuds were tested in a variety of environments to reproduce different usage conditions: at home, in open-plan offices, outdoors on busy streets, and during several daily commutes. Tests were carried out with an Android smartphone, mainly via Qobuz for music, as well as Spotify, YouTube and Netflix to vary content and test latency.

Soundcore’s equalization and its various modes were tested to assess the real impact of the app’s features on sound reproduction.

My impressions

Even before mentioning sound, it’s important to emphasize one essential point: the way in which the Soundcore AeroClips are worn radically changes the experience. The “How to wear” guide provided by the brand insists on this, and rightly so. The earbuds shouldn’t simply be placed behind the ear: the clip should hug the top of the auricle, while the sound-diffusing part should be positioned slightly above the ear canal, without blocking it. An incorrect fit can reduce perceived volume, weaken the bass and reduce stability.

Music

Over the course of our listening sessions, it became clear that the Soundcore AeroClip earbuds are a convincing choice for everyday use. Vocals were clear, the bass was prominent and the available power was very comfortable. Among the sound profiles, the volume boost mode was particularly impressive: it enabled the music to remain audible in noisy environments.

Some tracks, however, revealed a few limitations. The midrange was sometimes a little too overpowering depending on the track, and on some busy productions, the bass lacked sharpness or was slightly crushed. However, the app’s equalization allowed us to effectively correct minor imperfections depending on the song.

Defying Gravity – Wicked

This track immediately puts the focus on vocals. With the Soundcore AeroClip, they were clean, with legible intonations and strong presence during the quiet passages. Orchestral details came through naturally, and the build-up of instrumental power was well conveyed. The highest notes were ever so slightly saturated (which is something we wanted to test by choosing this track), but as a whole, the track remained clean, and we were able to enjoy it without frustration.

Bad Guy – Billie Eilish

Perfect for judging bass reproduction, this track confirmed that the Soundcore AeroClip wireless earbuds were up to the task. The bass was very present, providing nice depth and contributing to the groove of the track. It could have done with a little more clarity when the midrange began to take up more space. Overall, the impact was very satisfactory, especially for open earbuds, and the track’s dynamics were good.

Digital Love – Daft Punk

Here, the limitations of the Soundcore Aeroclip open earbuds became a little more apparent. The soundstage was airy and pleasant, but the separation between layers could have been clearer. The bass lacked some punch, and when the arrangements became more complex, the midrange and highs tended to become overpowering. However, this is not a serious issue: adjusting the Soundcore equalization, particularly by boosting the bass or using a custom profile, effectively rebalances the sound reproduction.

Daily use

In use, the fit was impeccable. The Soundcore AeroClip clip-on open earbuds remained perfectly stable, even when we shook our head hard. This is an important point for open earbuds, which are often used on the move. After several hours, we felt a slight pinch from the cuffs: nothing uncomfortable at first, but the slight pressure eventually became more noticeable over time. However, this will depend on the shape of your ears. The controls are operated via a large touch-sensitive area, which is practical for everyday use. When it comes to phone calls, the Soundcore AeroClip Bluetooth earphones use their four built-in microphones, combined with AI Clear Calls processing, to effectively isolate your voice. During our test, the microphones picked up the tone of our voice well and managed to reduce some of the background noise, even in busy environments.

The people I was speaking to heard me clearly, even when I was talking quietly or in a busy street. For an open-ear model, this level of clarity is particularly impressive.

With videos and streaming services, synchronization was good: stereo effects were present and voice legibility remained good. No “wow” effect, but a reliable, pleasant audio reproduction for everyday use.

All in all, the Soundcore AeroClip wireless earbuds offer a pleasant listening experience, albeit with the typical limitations of an open design. However, they more than make up for this in dynamism, comfort and value for money. They’re a very good option in this category for those looking for power and good bass presence, especially for sports.

Comparison: Soundcore AeroClip vs JVC HA-NP1T

The Soundcore AeroClip Bluetooth earbuds take a more energetic approach. Their 12mm transducer, combined with LDAC and a Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, gives them a fuller, more powerful sound than the JVC HA-NP1T. Bass is much more present, giving more impact to pop, electronic and hip-hop tracks, a rare advantage for an open-ear model. However, this richness is accompanied by more pronounced sound leakage, especially as the volume increases. The JVCs stand out for their lighter approach. They give greater prominence to vocals, with a softer, more restrained listening experience that better controls leakage.

In terms of design, the JVCs benefit from a more discreet footprint. Their case is around 35% more compact than that of the AeroClip, and the earbuds themselves are lighter and more minimalist. The AeroClip, on the other hand, feature a slightly more enveloping design and a bulkier case, which can be explained by a more generous battery and more ambitious audio.

Autonomy accentuates the difference between the two models. The AeroClip can run for up to 32 hours with their case, compared with 24 hours for the JVC. They also feature a more efficient fast charge, a real advantage for those who travel a lot or use their earbuds all day long.

Who are these earbuds for?

The Soundcore AeroClip Bluetooth earbuds are aimed at music lovers, sports enthusiasts and all users who want to enjoy non-intrusive open earbuds while seeking a richer sound reproduction than traditional earcuff models. Their LDAC compatibility and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification make them an interesting option for those who want better sound quality while remaining aware of their surroundings. The AI Clear Calls feature also provides excellent clarity when communicating, a real plus for frequent calls, clearly enhancing the model’s versatility.

The Soundcore AeroClip are ideal for active people. Their very stable fit and adjustable ear grips mean they can be used with peace of mind for sport, travel or work, while maintaining full awareness of the environment. Their comfortable battery life and quick-charge function ensure worry-free use throughout the day.

In short, the Soundcore AeroClip is for those who want a punchy open model capable of keeping up with a fast-paced day without sacrificing style or autonomy.

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