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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds vs Soundcore AeroClip: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds vs Soundcore AeroClip, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Soundcore AeroClip leads on 6 of 6 measures.

  • Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
  • Soundcore AeroClip
HearWiki score
-
83
Sound
-
8.2
Battery
-
7.4
Calls
-
8.4
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$200
$100

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

Soundcore AeroClip (2025) against Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2024). The Soundcore AeroClip edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC.

  • Ultra Open Earbuds2024
  • AeroClip20251 yr newer
What differsUltra Open EarbudsAeroClip

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LDAC

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Ultra Open EarbudsAeroClip
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$200
$100
HearWiki score
Not scored
83
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2× dynamic
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
12 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature
neutral
-
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
-
84 dB/mW
Bluetooth
-
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Battery life
7 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
19.5 h
-
Full charge time
60 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 3 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
6.3 g
5.9 g
Case weight
44 g
42 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
ULT-HEADPHONEOPN
-
Microphones
2
4
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

These open-ear earbuds use a cuff-style design to deliver personal audio while keeping your ears fully exposed to your surroundings. With a comfortable, secure fit and solid battery life, they're built for all-day wear and easy connectivity. The sound is surprisingly full for an open design, and the IPX4 rating adds peace of mind for workouts or light rain.

  • Pro:Cuff-style design keeps ears open for situational awareness
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Rich, private sound from a compact open-ear form
  • Con:No active noise cancellation, so ambient sounds remain audible
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 7 hours per charge
  • Con:SBC and AAC only—no support for higher-quality codecs

Soundcore AeroClip

The Soundcore AeroClip is an open-ear wireless earbud that prioritizes comfort and versatility, offering a secure clip-on fit and engaging audio quality for its price. It supports LDAC, multipoint, and a robust feature set, making it a strong value pick for those who want a lightweight, all-day listening option without active noise cancellation. Its main trade-offs are a modest battery life and the absence of ANC, which is typical for this style.

  • Pro:Comfortable, secure open-ear clip-on design
  • Pro:Engaging and clear sound with LDAC support
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Battery life is only around 8 hours
  • Con:Lacks wireless charging capability

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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