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Soul OPENEAR S-Clip vs SoundPEATS POP Clip2: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Soul OPENEAR S-Clip 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.

  • Soul OPENEAR S-Clip
  • SoundPEATS POP Clip2
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
7.8
Battery
-
8.6
Calls
-
6.4
Value
-
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?

Half a step newer

SoundPEATS POP Clip2 (2026) against Soul OPENEAR S-Clip (2023). The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. The Soul OPENEAR S-Clip answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IPX6 against IPX5.

  • OPENEAR S-Clip2023
  • POP Clip220263 yr newer
What differsOPENEAR S-ClipPOP Clip2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
6.0

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX6
IPX5

Specifications

OPENEAR S-ClipPOP Clip2
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$40
$50
HearWiki score
Not scored
81
Released
2023
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
11.8 mm driver
12 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
11.8 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
19 Ω
30 Ω
Sensitivity
92 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
6.0
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Latency
40 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
15 m
Battery life
9 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
27 h
42 h
Full charge time
-
45 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
5 g
Case weight
-
47.7 g
Water resistance
IPX6
IPX5
USB-C
-
Yes
Model code
SO77BK
-
Microphones
-
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Soul OPENEAR S-Clip

The Soul OPENEAR S-Clip are affordable open-ear clip-on earbuds that use air conduction to keep your ears unblocked, so you stay aware of your surroundings. With Bluetooth 5.3, a low-latency mode, and IPX6 water resistance, they're built for active, everyday wear. The battery delivers 9 hours per charge, extending to 27 hours with the case.

  • Pro:Open-ear design keeps ears free for situational awareness
  • Pro:IPX6 rating handles sweat and rain
  • Pro:Low-latency mode helps with video and gaming
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Bass and isolation limited by open-ear design
  • Con:Sensitivity is low, so volume may need boosting

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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