Anker put the same chip in headphones, clip-ons and hearing aids
Everything Anker showed at IFA runs its new Thus chip, from $130 earbuds to hearing aids. The one claim you can check is the $230 clip-on that transcribes your meetings.
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soundcore AeroClipPrice, Battery Life, Fit & Specs of the Clip-On Earbuds
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The AeroClip clips onto the outside of your ear instead of sitting in it, so you hear the street, the office and your own voice while music plays. soundcore sells it for $169.99. Each earbud weighs 6.0 grams, the open ring is rated for 20,000 bends, and it runs 8 hours per charge with 24 more in the case.
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Price
$169.99
The official list price to buy it.
Weight
6g
Grams in your ears. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
8 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Price
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Battery life
Current list prices.
One earbud, not the pair, and not the case.
Hours on one charge with noise cancelling on, where that figure is officially stated; otherwise the official headline figure. Prices are each product's lowest version. Battery life varies with use, settings and firmware.
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- If battery life decides itOzlo Sleepbuds 2
Lasts longer: up to 14 hours, against up to 8 hrs here.
Quick answers
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How much does the soundcore AeroClip cost?
$169.99 at soundcore's US store.
How long does the battery last?
soundcore rates it at 8 hours per charge, with 24 more hours from the case for 32 in total.
How fast does it charge?
10 minutes of charging gives about 3 hours of playback. A full charge takes 50 minutes for the earbuds and 2 hours for the case.
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Case battery
The case is what gets you through a week without a charger.
Technical specs⌄
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Status light
A status light is how you know the battery level or pairing state without a phone.
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Controls
Taps, head nods, eye and hand tracking suit very different situations.
Battery
More time between charges usually makes a wearable easier to live with.
Where to buy
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Returns and warranty
Returns and warranty details
Returns
Warranty
Covered
Not covered
- Replacement with a factory refurbished model of equal value when available, otherwise a new item; if replacement is not possible or preferred, a partial refund based on usage time.
Replacements keep the original warranty or 3 months, whichever is longer. The buyer pays shipping for returns that are not a proven defect, for items found working, and for international shipping.
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How much does the soundcore AeroClip cost?
$169.99 at soundcore's US store.
How long does the battery last?
soundcore rates it at 8 hours per charge, with 24 more hours from the case for 32 in total.
How fast does it charge?
10 minutes of charging gives about 3 hours of playback. A full charge takes 50 minutes for the earbuds and 2 hours for the case.
How much does each earbud weigh?
6.0 grams each.
Is the AeroClip waterproof?
No. It is rated IP55, which covers sweat and light rain, so it suits a workout. It is not built to go under water.
My box says IPX4. Is that a different model?
No. soundcore upgraded the AeroClip to IP55, and some older packaging still shows IPX4. Every unit now carries IP55.
How does the AeroClip stay on?
It clips around the outside of your ear with an open ring of memory titanium wire and soft TPU. soundcore rates the ring for 20,000 bends.
Can I hear what is around me while wearing it?
Yes. It sits outside the ear canal, so you hear the people and traffic around you while music plays. The speaker sits 5.9 mm from your ear canal to keep sound leakage low.
Can it connect to two devices at once?
Yes. Dual Connections is on by default, and you can turn it off or manage devices in the Anker soundcore app. It plays from whichever device started playing last.
How are the calls?
Each earbud has 4 beamforming mics with wind-blocking meshes and AI noise reduction for calls on busy streets.
How do the controls work?
Tap the earbud: double-tap to play or pause, triple-tap to skip a track. You can change the controls in the Anker soundcore app.
Does it work with a voice assistant?
Yes, once you turn it on. The voice assistant control is off by default; switch it on in the Controls settings of the Anker soundcore app.
Can it translate conversations?
Yes. The soundcore app offers real-time two-way translation in 100 languages, free for a limited time.
What drivers does it use?
12mm titanium-coated drivers, with virtual bass tech for the low end.
Is there a newer AeroClip?
Yes. soundcore now sells the AeroClip 2, with a new clip-on shape and a longer battery. The original AeroClip stays on sale for people who prefer its open-ring fit.
Using it
Does it have noise cancelling?
No, it does not cancel noise.
What does it cost?
It costs $169.99. That is the list price.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 6g.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IP55. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.
Price and models
When did the Soundcore AeroClip come out?
It went on sale March 13, 2025.
Is there a newer one?
No. The Soundcore AeroClip is the current model.
Returns and warranty
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Do the soundcore AeroClip support Find network (earbuds and case)?
Unofficial: based on user reports. Unofficial: based on hands-on reviews. The Soundcore app can make a lost AeroClip earbud play a loud sound when it is nearby, but reviewers describe this as proximity/Bluetooth-range finding rather than a crowd-sourced location network. I found no publishable evidence that the charging case itself can be located. Some features missing
How do the soundcore AeroClip handle replacement earbud / case?
Official: Soundcore has a dedicated replacement AeroClip charging-case listing, and AeroClip is eligible for Soundcore Care's discounted replacement-earbud or charging-case program. Availability is limited: the standalone AeroClip case page showed Sold Out during this research pass, and I did not verify an unrestricted standalone single-earbud SKU. Some features missing
Anker put the same chip in headphones, clip-ons and hearing aids
Everything Anker showed at IFA runs its new Thus chip, from $130 earbuds to hearing aids. The one claim you can check is the $230 clip-on that transcribes your meetings.