The Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 is Anker’s much-needed refresh of its ear-clip earbuds — a category of audio devices that has gained significant popularity in recent years.
There are many reasons to consider a pair of ear-clip earbuds: for running or other outdoor sports, for office use, or for any scenario where you want to listen to music while staying aware of your surroundings.
In our Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 review, we’ll see if it can cater to your needs and how well it does so. Let’s find out.
Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 Specs
- Open-Ear Clip-On Design, GoldenFit bridge
- 12mm drivers
- 4 mics + 2 VPU for calls
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless, LDAC
- HearID 5.0
- Physical Button per bud
- IP57 dust- and water-resistant
- Multipoint Connection
- Weight: 6.2g per bud
- Battery claim: 8 hours per bud, 32 hours with charging case
- Wireless charging, USB-C wired charging
Design and Build Quality
One of the first things we liked about the Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 is the size of its charging case. It’s noticeably smaller than almost all of the wireless earbud cases we’ve seen, easily fitting into pockets, purses, and even tiny running belts.
Each bud is also very lightweight, weighing just 6.2g.
The earbuds feature Anker’s GoldenFit C-bridge, which was tested on more than 2,000 real head profiles. They’re easy to mount on the ears and provide a secure grip while remaining gentle on the ears.
You barely feel that they’re there. In fact, there were times when we forgot we were still wearing them after our runs or workouts. The buds also have an on/off function, allowing you to keep them in your ears for hours without draining the battery when they’re not in use.
Speaking of runs, the grip is very secure. We didn’t feel them bouncing around or coming loose during our runs, regardless of how fast or slow our pace was. What’s more, the buds are IP57 dust- and water-resistant, so they can easily withstand exposure to sweat and even light rain.
The Aeroclip 2 also has a physical button on each bud, which offers great tactility and eliminates the possibility of ghost or unwanted touches.
Another highlight is the color options, which match other Anker accessories such as the Anker MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro and 45W Anker Nano charger, as well as the latest iPhones.
Our unit is the Burgundy Red variant, which immediately grew in popularity alongside the latest iPhone 18 Pro series. The buds are also available in Blue, White, and Black.
Overall, we’re big fans of how light, compact, and durable the Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 is, both as runners and office users.
Sound and Mic Quality
One of the main reasons to get clip-on earphones is to stay aware of your surroundings. That’s definitely achievable with the Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2—as long as you keep the volume below 75%.
If you want full awareness regardless of the volume, then you’re better off with bone-conduction earphones.
Personally, as runners, we prefer the flexibility these earbuds provide. Unlike bone-conduction earbuds, you have the option to max out the volume and drown out ambient noise, while also being able to lower it when you want to stay aware of your surroundings.
And before you ask, “Why not get a pair of in-ears instead?” The clip-on design is much more comfortable since the earbuds don’t sit inside your ear canal.
Now, let’s talk about sound quality. The default EQ doesn’t do these earbuds justice. We experimented with the EQ settings, which Anker calls HearID 5.0 (more on this later), and got impressive results.
After the adjustment, we got clearer treble and deeper, more pronounced bass. As mentioned earlier, the volume is also very flexible. It can get very loud when you want it to, or very low when you still want to enjoy your music while staying present with the world around you.
What really surprised us was how a pair of open-ear earbuds could deliver such thumping bass. That said, color us impressed.
Anker also made a big deal about the Aeroclip 2’s microphone capabilities, and they are indeed worthy of its Guinness World Record recognition. For a quick recap, it boasts 4 high-SNR MEMS microphones and 2 bone-conduction sensors.
We tried accepting a call in a public place while dealing with ambient noise and whispering to the other person. The Aeroclip 2 was still able to pick up our voice clearly. Really impressive.
We also tried recording a voice memo while whispering to avoid distracting our seatmates, and it still picked up our voice. It wasn’t particularly clear, but it remained audible and discernible.
App and User Interface
Like many sports-oriented earbuds, you’d primarily interact with the Aeroclip 2 through the physical buttons on each earbud.
By default, a single press on either bud will play/pause music or answer a call. Double-pressing the left or right earbud skips to the previous or next track, while long-pressing both buds turns them off, allowing you to keep wearing them without draining the battery.
There’s another physical button on the case, next to the USB-C charging port, which you can long-press to start pairing. A strip of indicator light is located on the front. Both the case and earbuds are also properly labeled with L and R, so you know which is which.
Our main gripe is the lack of wear detection.
The companion app for the Aeroclip 2 is called Anker soundcore, the same app used for the Liberty 5 Pro Max and other soundcore products. It’s available on both Android and iOS.
Within the app, you can create your own audio preset or choose from the “curated sound effects.”
We also like how Anker simplified EQ tuning, even for users who aren’t audio experts. With HearID, you simply choose your preferred genre (Pop, Rock, Classic). The app then conducts 6 sets of audio tests and asks you which of two sounds you prefer until it can build a sound profile that fits your preferences.
Spatial Audio is also available if you’re into that.
The controls are heavily customizable, apart from the triple press, which is fixed to Nap Mode. Another non-adjustable control is pressing and holding both earbuds for 5 seconds, which turns them on or off.
Speaking of Nap Mode, it’s a nice feature for those who have trouble sleeping or simply want to calm down and relax. It plays white noise locally, even without a paired device.
It can only save a single white noise track at a time. You can change the track and download a different one through the mobile app. There are 14 different tracks available, including Rainy Alley, Engine Hum, Urban Breeze, Campfire Crackle, and Stormfall.
Battery and Charging
While we couldn’t find the official battery capacity inside the Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2, we got impressive battery life from it.
The earbuds lasted 8 hours and 47 minutes while playing a YouTube Music playlist at 50% volume. When we increased the volume to 100%, we got about 5 hours and 45 minutes.
The charging case provides two full additional charges, giving you a total of three full uses when both the case and earbuds start at 100%.
Another thing we really like is the support for wireless charging. It’s convenient for quick top-ups, especially if you have a phone with reverse wireless charging. USB-C charging is also available.
Fully charging the case takes only about an hour. If you’re in the middle of a long run and run out of juice, quickly return the buds to the case and get a 50% charge in just 10 minutes.
Verdict
The Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 is an impressive pair of open-ear earbuds that gets most of the important things right. Its lightweight design, secure fit, impressive battery life, and surprisingly capable sound make it an easy recommendation, especially for runners and other active users.
The open-ear design also provides a good balance between enjoying music and staying aware of your surroundings, although you’ll need to keep the volume below 75% for proper awareness. The physical buttons are another welcome touch, particularly during workouts when accidental touch inputs can be annoying.
We’re also impressed by its microphone performance, customization options, wireless charging support, and useful extras such as Nap Mode. The lack of wear detection is a noticeable omission, however, and the default EQ doesn’t fully showcase what the 12mm drivers are capable of until you start tweaking the settings.
Still, these are relatively minor compromises. For runners, office workers, and anyone looking for comfortable earbuds that don’t block their ears, the Anker soundcore Aeroclip 2 is one of the more compelling options we’ve tried.
The new Anker soundcore AeroClip 2 is priced at Php9,995 in the Philippines. It’s available in Burgundy Red, Midnight Black, Mist Blue, and Cloud White.
Pros
- Lightweight earbuds, ultra-compact case
- Secure and comfortable fit
- Good sound quality after EQ tuning
- Surprisingly deep and pronounced bass for open-ear earbuds
- Excellent microphone performance
- Physical buttons prevent accidental touches
- Impressive battery life
- Wireless charging support
- Highly customizable controls and EQ
- Useful Nap Mode
Cons
- No wear detection
- Default EQ doesn’t showcase the earbuds at their best
- Ambient awareness drops significantly at higher volume
- Only one Nap Mode track can be stored on the earbuds at a time