Tom’s Guide Verdict
You get a lot for your money with the Soundcore AeroClip earbuds.
At high volumes, the sound can become tinny but is fine at safe listening levels.
However, they can sound tinny at higher volume, especially when listening to heavier songs.
Ill dive into why I love these open-ears more in my full Soundcore AeroClip review.
Although the open ring has a rubbery texture, the finish doesnt feel cheap.
This design feature allows a better adjustment and fit and just looks a whole lot better on the whole.
Theres a choice of medium and large.
I tested them out on a walk in the rain and had no issues.
The open ring houses the tap sensor for controls, so there are no buttons to fumble around with.
To play or pause I double tapped, which was easy to do even when running.
Luckily I was able to alter the tap controls using the Soundcore app (more on that later).
So I was pleased when I clipped the Soundcore Aeroclip earbuds on and actually forgot I was wearing them.
I did find the earbuds snagged on my piercings a few times causing a little discomfort.
This was nothing major, but its something to be mindful of if you have piercings.
To test just how unbudgeable the AeroClips actually were, I went for a run.
The AeroClips also let me give my neck a break.
See, I tend to run with over-ear headphones, which get tiring.
The AeroClips solved all my problems.
However, the AeroClips still only support SBC and AAC codecs despite the Bluetooth upgrade.
This meant I could toggle easily between work calls and music streaming onQobuz.
The EQ controls for each song didnt change with each song so the setting is not actually dynamic.
Theres Volume Booster, Bass Booster, Classical, Podcast and Treble Booster.
but it sounded quite tinny.
The tinny sound meant that I was forced to listen quieter than I would like to.
I also tested out the Classical mode with Mia & Sebastians Theme from La La Land.
My favourite EQ preset is Podcast.
To test this out I listened to my favorite podcast Dear Hank & John.
The Podcast preset amplified their voices and made it feel more like a real world conversation.
I then called my mum and switched between the onboard mic of my iPhone 14 and the AeroClip earbuds.
She told me my voice was clearer when using the earbuds, and that the call quality was flawless.
The app also has a find unit feature which allows you to play a sound through a lost earbud.
I used the earbuds for 4 hours and still had 70% remaining without using the charging case.
They are uber comfortable and didnt budge when I was running.
