Soundcore AeroClip vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Quick take: The Soundcore AeroClip costs $99 less; the Soundcore AeroClip lasts longer per charge (8 hrs).
| Spec | Soundcore AeroClip | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $199 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (1,800) | 4★ (3,000) |
| Type | Open-Ear & Bone Conduction | Open-Ear & Bone Conduction |
| Noise Cancelling | None | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 8 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 32 hrs | 27 hrs |
| Quick Charge | — | 10 min → 2 hrs |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | 12 mm | — |
| Weight | 6 g | 6.4 g |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Soundcore AeroClip
- ✓Bose Ultra Open's cuff format at half the price
- ✓Memory-titanium core rated for 20,000 bends
- ✓Glasses-friendliest sports bud — nothing hooks over your ear
- ✓LDAC and multipoint rarely appear at $99
- ✓6g weight disappears within minutes
- ✓Warm, pleasant 12mm titanium-coated driver tuning
- ✗Tuning sits a clear tier below Bose's cuff
- ✗Bass is gentle — open-ear physics wins again
- ✗Cuff rotates out of position during burpees
- ✗Four-mic array still loses calls to wind
- ✗Case skips wireless charging unlike the cheaper AeroFit 2
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
- ✓Best sound of any open-ear product, period
- ✓6.4g cuffs clip on like jewelry — canal stays empty
- ✓aptX Adaptive and Snapdragon Sound for Android
- ✓Multipoint added via firmware after rocky launch
- ✓Lowest leakage in the open-ear category
- ✓$100 cheaper than its $299 launch price
- ✗Immersive Audio drops battery from 7.5 to 4.5 hours
- ✗IPX4 is the weakest rating among sports rivals
- ✗Cuff turns pinchy on some ears after hours
- ✗Fit takes a day or two to learn
- ✗No wireless charging case at $199