Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 review: a solid pair of ultra-compact, featherweight clip-on earbuds

Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 review I was incredibly excited to try out the Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2.

The original model is easily among my favorite pairs of clip-on open earbuds, delivering immersive audio, an exceptionally comfortable fit, and a solid feature-set to match.

So can the sequel build upon the strengths of the original AeroClip? Here’s my verdict after testing them.

Let’s start by talking about the upgrades on the Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2.

Perhaps the main event is the new 'AnkerThus' chip, which — according to the company — offers 150x more computing power than the previous model.

The key feature of the new chip is that it powers "Crystal-Clear Calls" and, indeed, you do get very solid call quality on the AeroClip 2.

AI helps to scoop out pesky external sounds, and whether I was making a call or taking a voice recording, I found that my speech never sounded obscured.

I also enjoyed the Whisper mode, which made my voice clear even if I was talking quietly.

One of the changes I really appreciate is HearID.

Here, a few soundbites play, and you select the signature that sounds the best to you, before being shown your result.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, my result favored a bit more emphasis in the low-end, making up for the low-end limitations of open-ear design.

This feature helps the Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 to stand out, even among the best open earbuds , and I recommend every user try it before they start listening to their tunes.

Elsewhere, the earbuds receive a huge waterproofing upgrade, from IPX4 to the AeroClip 2's IP57.

This sees the buds protected against dust ingress, and submersion in up to a meter of water for as long as 30 minutes.