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JLab Flex Open Earbuds vs SoundPEATS POP Clip2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the SoundPEATS POP Clip2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: SoundPEATS POP Clip2 - Outstanding overall at around $50.

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.

  • JLab Flex Open Earbuds
  • SoundPEATS POP Clip2
HearWiki score
76
81
Sound
7.1
7.8
Battery
6.5
8.6
Calls
6.2
6.4
Value
9.1
9.6
Price (USD)
$40
$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 JLab Flex Open Earbuds (2024). The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LDAC against AAC.

  • Flex Open Earbuds2024
  • POP Clip220262 yr newer
What differsFlex Open EarbudsPOP Clip2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LDAC

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

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

Specifications

Flex Open EarbudsPOP Clip2
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$40
$50
HearWiki score
76
81
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
12 Ω
30 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
200 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
15 m
Battery life
7 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
21 h
42 h
Full charge time
120 min
45 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
none
Transparency mode
No
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
12 g
5 g
Case weight
36.8 g
47.7 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
2
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
2-mic ENC
AI ENC

What reviewers said

JLab Flex Open Earbuds

The JLab Flex Open Earbuds are an affordable open-ear option that clips onto your ear, featuring 12mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint support. They offer around 7 hours of playback per charge, extending to 21 hours with the charging case, and boast an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. With touch controls, a customizable EQ, and a lightweight 12-gram design, these earbuds prioritize comfort and practicality over noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Lightweight and secure open-ear fit
  • Pro:Long battery life with charging case
  • Pro:IP55 dust and water resistance
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:SBC and AAC codecs only
  • Con:Sound may leak at high volumes

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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