soundcore AeroClip by Anker, Open-Ear Earbuds, Clip-On Headphones, Adaptive Comfort, AI-Powered Clear Calls with 4 Mics, Secure Fit, 12 mm Drivers for Powerful Bass, Hi-Res Audio, Open-Ring Design

Open-ear buds are becoming more popular and for me there were a couple of reasons why I wanted to try them. Firstly, I have decided that I do not want to place buds inside my ear canal anymore and secondly when I am out and about I like to be aware of my surroundings in terms of noise. I have been wearing in-ear, on-ear and over-ear phones since childhood and at 51 now I have worn so many varieties and budgets. Let's start by accepting that the sound quality from open-ear will not be the same as those other types that the majority of people wear. Walking around with the noise of traffic, nature etc in addition to your music or podcast will be different. Inside the box is the charging case which houses the ear buds, charging cable, two pairs of silicone tips and booklets in relation to usage. On the back of the case is the USB port for charging. The ear buds look very stylish, they are well designed and the open ring part is nice and flexible. I already have the Soundcore app installed on my mobile and so I simply connected the ear buds to my mobile and in turn the app. There are a number of functions on the app that include customisation of the ear bud ring whereby you can determine the action when tapping the ring such as play, pause or skip. There is also an EQ mode with both presets and custom so that you can choose your own sound profile. Connectivity was flawless as always with Anker products. Placing the ear bud onto the ear is very straight forward, just widen the ring part of the ear bud and place it around the edge of your upper ear and then once on, slowly lower it down until you find the fit you like. This should also be where the audio sounds best. If you are not happy with the fit you can apply the included silicone tips for a better fit if this helps. For me they immediately felt right and since wearing them for upwards of two hours there has been no issue with the fit, my ears have not felt tired, sore or at any moment have I wanted to take them off. My first listen to music was genuinely impressive, this was indoors and I was surprised how good the stereo soundstage was. Instruments and sounds coming from various points, it was great. Now bass is something that will be different here. Not having an in-ear bud sealed into the ear canal you will not be getting that full, boomy (If that is your thing) thud. Here it is still good and I do get a good sense of the bass. Going outside for a walk and once again I am impressed with the tech. It really is clever how the audio is directed into the ear canal whilst cars go by, birds chirp in the trees and the wind whistles past, yet I could hear the music still very well. In terms of volume control I didn't require turning it up anywhere near to its loudest level. Obviously in quieter environments there will be some sound leakage and as a respectful person I won't be having the volume turned up too loudly on public transport. In terms of voice calls, I have used them indoors only so far and the other person was able to hear me very clearly. I didn't purchase them to use this specific feature however, it is good to know the quality of calls is impressive. The battery is decent and you get a good amount of usage until they require charging up. Placing back into the charging case and they juice up perfectly. One feature related to this which is on the app, it displays not only the battery level for each earbud but also for the charging case which I find really useful and great to know when it requires a charge again. So my overall thoughts are overwhelmingly positive. The design of the ear buds are excellent, modern and for me the fit is great. The sound quality is impressive and exceeds my expectations. Functionality is very good all round. I own and have used various Anker tech over the years and the Soundcore range for audio is one of my favourite. If you are curious about open-ear buds then I can recommend giving them a try, for the offer that I got them on, they are excellent value for money.

I have to say these things are... impressive. 1. You get two quite small earphones that hang firmly, yet not uncomfortably, on the ear, but do not block your ear holes, which was my main issue since I can't use the earplug things as they cause real bad wax build up. 2. The sound is incredibly good. Not tinny, but full, quite `there`. Amazing really. 3. You can still hear the real world, although position it right and upp the volume and you won't. Much. I like knowing i can still hear the real world about me. 4. Quite small, almost unnoticeable. I imagine these will get smaller in the future to the point of unnoticeable. 5. The recharging box is nice and small. I think it charges when you put the ear things in, even if not connected. It must have it's own small charging supply. 6. There is a very simple control system that works by tapping the band. I've been using it from my pc. I can make the make the music stop and go, but can't change tracks. It seems I need an app to make those changes. 7. After a while you just don't feel anything. It's like wearing nothing. 8. Battery lasts me all day easy, but I don't wack up the sound 100%. Negatives? 1. So easy to forget. It's almost like nothing on your ears after a while. I nearly had a wash in them, nearly went to bed in them. Even spoke to a courier with them on and forgot (I don't wear ear rings, but this looks like black ear rings which for me is embarrassing). I'm sure some people will love the black ear ring look though. 2. Easy to lose the `ears` or the box, cos they're so small. Beware. 3. If on the wrong part of the ear it can `ache`, but just move it slightly and it's fine again. Also moving it right down to the earlobe gives the loudest sound. Conclusion: Sometimes it almost feels like just sound coming from nowhere in your ears. Gives great sound without blocking the ears or causing sweat or wax build up. And you can still be observant of the real world, so safer too. The only other headphones I can compare this to are the headphones on the Index, the HP Reverb G2 and the Pimax VR which are off-the-ear which I really liked. Very impressive piece of tech. The only real test is how long this will last, but I'll give it 5 stars anyway.

I have been using my AeroClip Earbuds by Anker for a few months now and this is what I can say. Great little earbuds! Although they may feel a bit strange when you start using them but they very light and ultra comfortable, they fit well being clip-on so there’s no danger of them coming off; and if it wasn’t for the sound that keeps coming you could forget that you have have them on. Those are great for some who like me wears glasses as one doesn’t get tangled with another and great for outdoor activities like cycling when you want to be aware of your surroundings like traffic for example. In my opinion sound quality is also great, and thanks to the app you can control and change settings of sound effects with choice of preset to your very own effects. They also great when making calls, finally I’ve got no complaints “sorry, I can’t hear you”, there were fewer or no complaints about the background noises either. Very easy connectivity with dual connection so switching from being connected to you phone over to you other device is seamless. The only minus is lack of volume control via the earbuds but in my opinion that is really minor but would be nice if this feature was available via long tap on one would take the volume up and on the other down, like some other makes have. Price wise it may seem that they are maybe a bit more expensive but most definitely they are worth it, due to top quality, nice design, being comfortable and easy to use. Also there’s plenty of battery life in them for a good few hours of music between charges. So overall those AeroClips are versatile regardless if you use them just to listen to music or podcasts, making calls or using them during your online meetings or when you want to use during your sport activities.

After returning a more expensive pair of Anker Aerofit Pros and equally expensive pair of Sony Linkbuds I was about to give up on the concept of a pair of earbuds that allowed me to listen to my surroundings and music. I wasn't willing to pay Bose price for something that's more functional than pleasurable so I ordered these as a last-ditch attempt despite being a lower price so my expectations were pretty low. Thankfully, these are a breath of fresh air. Comfortable out of the box, sturdy, great case, great battery life (fell asleep with them in and music playing constantly through them and they were still at 80% 4 hours later!). They made an impression immediately and that opinion only increased as I continued to use them. Audio is good - it won't impress any audiophiles but that isn't really the point. They're clear enough, non-fatiguing and the presence of the low end is quite surprising for an open pair. They simply sound like the music is in your surroundings which is really impressive. They struggle at higher volumes but in reality you won't want to have these really loud - they're more for subtlety and still hearing everything around you clearly so I find volume about half way to be the most comfortable. They operate flawlessly, no disconnects or spotty connectivity, connected straight out of the box with no Bluetooth hangups that can often happen and the app recognised them straight away. Tap commands are responsive. Calls are beautifully clear - it's almost uncanny that it just sounds like someone is talking to you right there. They just work as expected and I now find myself wearing them all the time forgetting I have them on. If that's the kind of seamless integration you're after this is a strong recommendation. This feels like a really niche product but it's exactly what I wanted so I'm thrilled with them. I do wish the case had wireless charging considering the price of the unit but you can't have everything I suppose.

This is an extreemely confortable Aeroclip, does not hurt my ears, can wear glasses without any problem as well as the sound is so clear and eventhough is an open ear structure does not allow surrounding noices leaking into and interfearing with calls. The bass are great and you have options via the app to choose from which type of sound you like. Also in conrast with other buds the connecting sound is not loud at all - with others I had bad experience being too loud and unadjustable. It stays in the ear even with movement, sorts, running... e.t.c. So confortable you can easily forget about wearing it. Size is adjustable with the extra pieces provided in two different sizes. Also can easily be connected to laptop and mobile at the same time and works well. Easy to handle, tiny little thing and at the same time is pritty. The reason I gave 4 out of 5 (rather 4.5 but there is no option for that) is that the distance is very limited without having my phone in my pocket or leave my desk with my laptop. That could cover longer distances like JBL does. Otherwise I would really recommend this product.

Very nice clean sound but for me there were two problems that meant I had to return. Firstly the bridge (the connector between the speaker bulb and the battery bulb) is not big enough to allow me to get the speaker close enough to my ear canal and therefore I dont get the bass thats available if it were closer. It also means that too much external noise is heard. Secondly although the touch controls are effective (you tap on the bridge) you are limited to 4 functions 2 double taps and 2 triple taps. I believe you need 5 functions as a minimum if you dont want to have to resort to using you phone - play/pause, forward track, reverse track, volume up, volume down. If your ears allow you to get the bud closer to your ear canal and you dont mind the shortage of touch controls then these are recommended

I previously ordered a pair of the SoundCore C30i open earbuds last year and I never really got on with them. I found them uncomfortable to wear and the sound quality wasn't the best. I went on to purchase a pair of Bose Open Earbuds which were very good, but they are expensive so I wanted a pair of cheaper open earbuds for general outdoor use. I saw these so I thought I would take a punt on them and I'm glad I did. Yes, they are significantly more expensive than the C30i, but they are a LOT better. The fit and comfort is great, I can wear these all day with no discomfort, in fact i tend to forget I have them on (as I do with the Bose ones). Sound quality is excellent, I would say on a par with the Bose buds, but these have way better volume levels and go pretty loud. The case and earbuds have a quality feel to them, unfortunately the case doesn't support wireless charging (same as the Bose buds). I will say that I find the touch controls a little hit and miss, they work but trying to find the right spot to touch can be tricky. I've used them for a few calls and the in-call sound quality is great with decent wind cancellation when outside. I think while these are not perfect, they are probably the best available at this price point and I would recommend them.

I can't stand in ear buds and don't especially like over ear ones either after a while so I thought I would try these and am frankly amazed. For such tiny speakers the sound quality is really good (OK they are not up to my Focal Bathys living room headphones, but then they aren't the price of them either!). They recharge in their case and that seems to last for ages (there is an App to check battery life). A neat trick is that you cannot put them in the case the wrong way round which helps to keep right and left the right way round. They are so comfortable I have forgotten I was wearing them. I have used them by the pool on a recent holiday, while exercising on my spin bike, or just sitting comfortably. Of course by nature of their design they don't isolate you from ambient noise, but this can be a good thing. I did try them on the plane and I could still hear my music or podcast, but they are not noise cancelling (I don't suppose they can be given their design) so the airplane noise was still there. My only concern was, given their open design, whether there would be sound leakage to annoy other people, but I asked on Amazon and three replies said this was not an issue, and I can confirm this having used them. Strongly recommended.