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Haylou Earhook 1 vs SoundPEATS POP Clip2: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Haylou Earhook 1 vs SoundPEATS POP Clip2, 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.

SoundPEATS POP Clip2 leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • Haylou Earhook 1
  • SoundPEATS POP Clip2
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
7.8
Battery
-
8.6
Calls
-
6.4
Value
-
9.6
Price (USD)
$35
$50

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?

New platform

SoundPEATS POP Clip2 (2026) against Haylou Earhook 1 (2024). The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Wear detection and Custom EQ.

  • Earhook 12024
  • POP Clip220262 yr newer
What differsEarhook 1POP Clip2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LDAC

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes

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

Specifications

Earhook 1POP Clip2
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$35
$50
HearWiki score
Not scored
81
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
16.2 mm dynamic
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
16.2 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
30 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
10 m
15 m
Battery life
9 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
42 h
Full charge time
150 min
45 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
none
Transparency mode
No
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
5 g
Case weight
-
47.7 g
Water resistance
-
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Haylou Earhook 1

The Haylou Earhook 1 are open-ear wireless earbuds designed for those who prefer to stay aware of their surroundings while listening. They offer a comfortable earhook fit, solid battery life with the charging case, and modern Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with multipoint support. With no ANC or transparency mode, they rely on their open design for natural ambient awareness, making them a budget-friendly option for active users.

  • Pro:Open-ear design keeps you aware of surroundings
  • Pro:Long total battery life of 40 hours with case
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless switching
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
  • Con:No wireless charging or custom EQ in app

SoundPEATS POP Clip2

The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 are affordable open-ear clip-on earbuds that deliver solid audio quality, a comfortable secure fit, and strong battery life—up to 10 hours per charge and 42 hours with the case. They pack modern features like LDAC support, multipoint pairing, and IPX5 water resistance, making them a compelling value pick for budget-conscious listeners. While they're not class-leading in every way, they offer a well-rounded package for the price.

  • Pro:Comfortable and secure clip-on fit
  • Pro:Excellent battery life (10h + 42h case)
  • Pro:LDAC and multipoint support
  • Con:Bluetooth stability could be better
  • Con:No ANC or transparency mode
  • Con:Average microphone performance

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

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