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TechRadar Review: Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 Is a Solid Upgrade With Open-Ear Limits

TechRadar calls the Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 a solid upgrade over the original, with clearer calls, IP57 waterproofing and a compact case, but flags a higher price and open-ear sound limits.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-10 03:38

The review said the main upgrade is the new AnkerThus chip, which Anker says has 150 times more computing power than the previous model. The chip powers "Crystal-Clear Calls," and the review found call quality very solid. AI helps remove external sounds, and the review said speech never sounded obscured during calls or voice recordings. A Whisper mode also kept the user's voice clear even when speaking quietly. The HearID feature plays soundbites and asks users to choose the signature that sounds best, then shows a result; the reviewer's result emphasized low-end frequencies to compensate for open-ear bass limits. The review recommended that every user try HearID before listening.

Waterproofing improves from IPX4 on the original to IP57 on the AeroClip 2, protecting the earbuds against dust and submersion in up to one meter of water for as long as 30 minutes, the review said. Battery life remains eight hours of playback for the buds, but the charging case extends total use to 32 hours, an eight-hour increase over the original. The case is also far more compact than the first AeroClip's charging cradle, and the buds now slip into the case back-to-back, making the AeroClip 2 easier to pocket. The buds keep the original's comfortable, lightweight and secure fit, the review said, and come in Burgundy Red, Cloud White, Midnight Black and Mist Blue.

On sound, the review found the AeroClip 2 favors bass a little less than its predecessor out of the box. Bass can sound recessed, a result helped by the open architecture, which leaks low frequencies more than standard in-ear buds. With HearID tuning, the reviewer got more low-end weight while leaving room for mid-range and treble. The review described the sonic upgrade over the first AeroClip as incremental rather than revolutionary, but said LDAC support allows higher-resolution Bluetooth streaming with a compatible device, such as a modern Android phone. In practice, LDAC made vocal details and subtle percussive elements more prominent. On the jazz-funk track Pret-Á-Porter by Robson Jorge and Lincoln Olivetti, the earbuds offered a wide soundstage, well-weighted but not especially punchy bass, more articulate treble than the original, and strong instrument separation.

TechRadar's verdict listed an ultra-comfortable yet secure fit, lightweight build, compact case, solid sound quality for open-ears, and personalized EQ as reasons to buy. It listed the higher price than predecessors, the sonic limitations of open-ear architecture, and sound that is a bit unexciting out of the box as reasons to avoid. The review concluded that the AeroClip 2 are a great option for fans of the clip-on design despite the price increase.