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SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro 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.

  • SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro
  • SoundPEATS POP Clip2
HearWiki score
76
81
Sound
7.3
7.8
Battery
6.4
8.6
Calls
6.3
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 SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro (2025). The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LDAC against AAC.

  • PearlClip Pro2025
  • POP Clip220261 yr newer
What differsPearlClip ProPOP Clip2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LDAC

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

Specifications

PearlClip ProPOP Clip2
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$40
$50
HearWiki score
76
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 - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signature
bright
-
Impedance
16 Ω
30 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
15 m
Battery life
6 h
10 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
42 h
Full charge time
32 min
45 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
5.8 g
5 g
Case weight
46.8 g
47.7 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro

The SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro are budget-friendly open-ear earbuds designed for active use, prioritizing awareness of your surroundings. They offer a lightweight, secure clip-on fit with Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint connectivity, and a total of 24 hours of playback with the charging case. With IPX5 water resistance and touch controls, they are a practical choice for workouts and daily commutes.

  • Pro:Lightweight and secure clip-on design
  • Pro:Good battery life with charging case
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Sound quality may lack bass compared to in-ear models

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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