
SoundPEATS POP Clip2 vs UGREEN HiTune S5 WS210: 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.
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 POP Clip2
- UGREEN HiTune S5 WS210
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?
SoundPEATS POP Clip2 (2026) against UGREEN HiTune S5 WS210 (2024). The SoundPEATS POP Clip2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LDAC against AAC. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Custom EQ and Companion app.
- POP Clip220262 yr newer
- HiTune S5 WS2102024
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $49
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 65
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still 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
- 30 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Latency
- -
- 80 ms
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 10 h
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- 42 h
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- 45 min
- 90 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
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Yes
- Weight
- 5 g
- -
- Case weight
- 47.7 g
- 46.2 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- DNN
What reviewers said
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
UGREEN HiTune S5 WS210
The UGREEN HiTune S5 WS210 is a budget-friendly open-ear headphone designed for active lifestyles, offering a secure fit and IPX5 water resistance. It delivers stable Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with AAC and SBC codecs, plus a combined 24 hours of playback when using the charging case. While it lacks advanced features like ANC or app support, its lightweight design and practical battery life make it a solid choice for casual workouts and daily use.
- Pro:Secure, comfortable open-ear fit for sports
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for sweat and light rain
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection with AAC support
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:No multipoint pairing for multi-device use
- Con:Touch controls may be less precise than physical buttons
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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