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SoundPEATS Clip1 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 4 of 6 measures.

  • SoundPEATS Clip1
  • SoundPEATS POP Clip2
HearWiki score
75
81
Sound
7.3
7.8
Battery
7.7
8.6
Calls
6.8
6.4
Value
9.0
9.6
Price (USD)
$50
$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 SoundPEATS Clip1 (2025). The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4.

  • Clip12025
  • POP Clip220261 yr newer
What differsClip1POP Clip2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Clip1POP Clip2
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$50
$50
HearWiki score
75
81
Released
2025
2026
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 - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
30 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
15 m
Battery life
8 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
40 h
42 h
Full charge time
60 min
45 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
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
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
5 g
5 g
Case weight
55.5 g
47.7 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

SoundPEATS Clip1

The SoundPEATS Clip1 offers an affordable open-ear design with a strong feature set, including LDAC support, Bluetooth 5.4, and multipoint connectivity. It delivers comfortable all-day wear, solid battery life, and good sound quality for the price, though some controls and connection aspects could be improved. Overall, it's a compelling budget option for those seeking clip-on earbuds.

  • Pro:Great value with LDAC support
  • Pro:Comfortable and lightweight (5g per bud)
  • Pro:Solid battery life (8h, 40h with case)
  • Con:Fiddly touch controls
  • Con:Volume may be insufficient in noisy areas
  • Con:Connection strength could be more stable

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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