That means youll hear all sorts, from squawking gulls to wailing children.

That sort of performance is exactly what Id expect from a pair of thebest open ear headphones.

When listening towyd?by wev, I encountered a couple of sonic shortcomings, though.

Anker Soundcore AeroClip on a circular surface

First up, the tracks deep bass was a little much for the AeroClip to handle at times.

These Soundcore headphones are also prone to leaking sound to those around you, especially above 50% volume.

There might not be any ANC, but what features do these open ear headphones offer?

Someone picking a bud from the Anker Soundcore AeroClip charging case

And the touch controls were really responsive in my experience.

Another aspect that could be better is battery life.

Secondly, Id argue that these arent the prettiest buds around.

Anker Soundcore AeroClip in charging case

I quite like the look of the batteries and buds, but the clips do appear slightly cheap-looking.

Having said all this, I want to end on a real positive note: mic quality.

These open ears claim to deliver AI-enabled clear calls.

Anker Soundcore AeroClip charging case connected to USB-C cable

So all in all, are the Soundcore AeroClip worth a $129.99 / 129.99 outlay?

Im not 100% sure.

Should you buy the Anker Soundcore AeroClip?

Soundcore AeroClip by Anker,…

3.5/5

Sound quality

Impressively immersive and clear audio for open ears (after tuning).

4/5

Design

Not premium-looking, only IPX4, but still comfy, light, have good touch controls.

Value

Great sound and call quality for open ears, but cheaper options out there.

Prime

Youll also be able to hear ambient sounds if youre in a traffic-heavy area, for instance.

If thats something youre looking for in an open design, check out the Edifier LolliClip below.

If you want something a bit more hardy, Id recommend the IP57-rated Huawei FreeArc below.

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Both go for that jewellery-esque aesthetic, offer high comfort and crucially, supply impressive sound considering their build.

The big differentiator is that this Edifier model incorporates adaptive ANC, which is decently effective.

Youll also get better waterproofing and battery life here, but the companion app is less user friendly.

Best Buy

Read our fullEdifier LolliClip review.

Theres no ANC and battery life could be better.

But still, these are an excellent value pick.

Soundcore AeroClip by Anker…

Read our fullHuawei FreeArc review.

When listening to music, I tapped intoTidalon mySamsung Galaxy S24 FE.

In addition, I played a bunch of tunes from my personal library.

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