soundcore AeroFit 2 by Anker, Open-Ear Headphones, 4 Adjustable Positions for Every Ear Size, 2x Richer Bass, Hi-Res, 42H Playtime, IP55, AI Clear Calls,Wireless Charging,Translation Earbuds Real Time

These earbuds are godsend considering their price of just under $100.00. They are open ear (which is a plus for me who hates the feeling of isolation from traditional in-ear earbuds and noise cancellation technology), they light and comfortable that sometimes I forget that I'm even wearing them - coming from someone who has eczema and autism, that's saying quite a lot. The bass is surprisingly good for open ear, and it has fairly clear audio (I've heard slightly better, but those other earbuds were twice the price and lacked in many other ways). I've had issues with LDAC in the past having troubles with connectivity, but the LDAC on these earbuds have never swayed in their connectivity, and that's with a forced 990 kbps bit rate constantly streaming. The mic quality on these earbuds is just fine, although it's not the best out there (I know, because my wife and I both use them, so I've heard the audio from both ends). The adjustability on this earbud makes it one-size fits all, which is great for me as I have small ears and often times earbuds are too large for me, forcing me to turn up the volume to compensate, causing sound leakage. And I know this may sound basic, but I always buy my technology in black, as it's the best fit for my aesthetic (which is black and rustic wood). I also really like how they thought through how the earbuds are put on and taken off, and made it coincide so smoothly with taking them out of and putting them back in the case. They also have a pretty good battery life. Just for reference, I've tried cleer ARC 3, Nothing Ear open, Soundcore Sport X, Soundcore Aeroclip, and a few others. These ones really have my respect for their overall premium features with an affordable price. comparitively.

Great audio fidelity at low and medium volumes but degrades significantly at high volume (like most "open" earbuds). Great battery life...easily over 10 hours at low volume on a single charge, and the case charges them quickly. The case is sturdy and thinner than others I've held, especially for having wireless charging and power storage. They are very comfortable, and the adjustability really does offer a perfect fit. Though the pivot point feels relatively sturdy, I'd be concerned about the long-term (years) reliability of the pivot mechanism. The app is nice, too...several EQ presets + ability to save multiple customer EQ settings, earbud touch settings configurable, and several other bells & whistles in the app UI. Mic's work well and the AI used to filter out background noise from your outgoing audio does actually work.Though not the best I've experienced, as little background noise is eliminated completely while others are reduced in volume, it's a good implementation at this price-point. On par with a German engineered brand at more than double the price tag, so these are a very good deal at approximately $100. If you're willing to sacrifice some features and/or sound quality, there are plenty of less expensive options. But if you want higher-end without the $200-$300 price tag, these are a very good option.

I want to start out by saying I've had a really mixed experience with Soundcore products. I've ordered several headphones and several earbuds. The only one I've kept was the Liberty 4 NC, and even those diden't "wow" me. They were good. They were passable. And fine enough for me to keep them (unlike the other headphones and earbuds).So when I decided to take a chance on the AeroFit 2, I was skeptical.Lately, I've been really interested in adding open ear buds to my rotation. I have several examples from various brands: Shokz OpenFit Air, Shokz OpoenRun Pro 2, Nothing Ear Open, and Bose Open Ultra. So adding these AeroFit 2 to the mix had some built-in hurdles.Happily, these are becoming some of my favorites. They are comfortable, even though they look a bit bulky. I am able to wear them all day long without any issues. The sound is at or near the top of all the open buds I own. This really surprised me. At first, I loved the Shokz OpenFit Air. Then I tried the Nothing Ear Open, and felt those sounded even better. The Bose sound fantastic, but the wearing experience is different. Neither bad nor good, just different because of the form factor. The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are intriguing because of the dual drivers (bone conduction for the mids and highs, air drivers for the bass). However, at the end of the day, I feel the sound is my least favorite. Again, like the Bose, their form factor makes them stand out and may be a positive or a negative depending upon one's use.But once I tried these Soundcore AeroFit 2, I found myself listening to them more and more at the expense of some of the other buds. Head to head, I like the sound of these better than the Shokz OpenFit Air. It's not that the Shokz are bad. I can listen to the Shokz for an extended period of time and be quite happy with them. But then when I put on the AeroFits, I just feel like the sound experience is elevated. The sound is fuller. The bass is more pronounced. And I feel the volume can go higher.I'm glad I took a chance on these. The sound, the fit, the look, the comfort...it all comes together here. But then on top of it all, the price is just amazing. Full price, $99 is truly a treat for the performance they offer.