Skullcandy Push® 540 Open 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.

Open-Ear

Score breakdown

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

Soundcore AeroClip leads on 4 of 6 measures.

Skullcandy Push® 540 Open
Soundcore AeroClip

HearWiki score

Sound

6.7

8.2

Battery

8.4

7.4

Calls

6.0

8.4

Value

7.4

9.0

Price (USD)

$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

Skullcandy Push® 540 Open (2026) against Soundcore AeroClip (2025). The Soundcore AeroClip edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. The Skullcandy Push® 540 Open answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP44 against IPX4.

Push® 540 Open20261 yr newer
AeroClip2025

What differsPush® 540 OpenAeroClip

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP44; IPX4

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

Specifications

Push® 540 OpenAeroClip

Type: Open-Ear; Open-Ear
Price (USD): $100; $100
HearWiki score: 67; 83
Released: 2026; 2025
Availability: 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: 16 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 114 dB/mW; 84 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
Codecs: -; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 10 h; 8 h
Battery incl. case: 42 h; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; 10 min → 3 h
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Active noise cancelling: No; No
ANC type: none; -
Transparency mode: No; -
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 60 g; 5.9 g
Case weight: -; 42 g
Water resistance: IP44; IPX4
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 2; 4
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Skullcandy Push® 540 Open vs Soundcore AeroClip
Spec	Skullcandy Push® 540 Open	Soundcore AeroClip
Type	Open-Ear	Open-Ear
Price (USD)	$100	$100
HearWiki score	67 / 100 Good	83 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2026	2025
Audio
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	16 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	114 dB/mW	84 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Codecs	-	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	10 h	8 h
Battery incl. case	42 h	-
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	10 min → 3 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
ANC type	none	-
Transparency mode	No	-
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	60 g	5.9 g
Case weight	-	42 g
Water resistance	IP44	IPX4
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	2	4
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Skullcandy Push® 540 Open

The Skullcandy Push 540 Open are open-ear wireless earbuds designed for active use, offering a clear midrange and surprisingly robust bass for the style. With a long 42-hour total battery life, Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint, and a lightweight IP44-rated build, they prioritize practicality and comfort, though the open design means no noise isolation. They come with a customizable EQ and touch controls, making them a solid value for sports-focused listeners.

Pro:Strong battery life with charging case
Pro:Good bass response for open-ear design
Pro:Comfortable and lightweight for workouts

Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Fit may not be perfectly secure for all ear shapes
Con:Open design lets in ambient sound

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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