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JLab Epic Open Sport vs Soundcore AeroClip: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Soundcore AeroClip comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Soundcore AeroClip - Outstanding overall at around $100.

Score breakdown

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

Soundcore AeroClip leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • JLab Epic Open Sport
  • Soundcore AeroClip
HearWiki score
71
83
Sound
6.6
8.2
Battery
6.7
7.4
Calls
5.7
8.4
Value
6.9
9.0
Price (USD)
$100
$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?

Same generation

Both shipped in 2025. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the JLab Epic Open Sport adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Epic Open Sport2025
  • AeroClip2025
What differsEpic Open SportAeroClip

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

Epic Open SportAeroClip
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$100
$100
HearWiki score
71
83
Released
2025
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
14.2 mm dynamic
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
14.2 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
-
84 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
-
Battery life
7 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
-
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 3 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
16.8 g
5.9 g
Case weight
49.6 g
42 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
4
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
2-mic ENC
noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

JLab Epic Open Sport

The JLab Epic Open Sport are open-ear earbuds designed for workouts, offering a secure fit and clear, detailed sound with strong volume. They deliver practical features like Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint connectivity, wireless charging, and a total battery life of 30 hours, making them a solid value in the fitness-focused category.

  • Pro:Secure, workout-friendly fit
  • Pro:Good value with robust feature set
  • Pro:Long total battery life with case
  • Con:Average microphone performance in noise
  • Con:Sound not particularly standout
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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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