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General

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Series

AirPods4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026

AeroClip1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Listed by the maker as AeroClip. AeroClip 2 is the second model of the line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3053, A3050, A3054, A3058, MXP63LL/A4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Exact generation heading names the earbuds. Charging case heading gives A3058. No sibling generation or case revision is included.16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/purchase/contracts/docs/NASPO_PSS_Apple_Branded.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple US NASPO price catalogue, Accessories row MXP63LL/A names AirPods 4. Separate MXP93LL/A row explicitly names AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. Only standard USB-C case hardware is retained.

A3388, A3388Z11, A3388Z21, A3388Z31, A3388Z511Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store SKUs A3388Z11, A3388Z21, A3388Z31 and A3388Z51. A3388 is the base model on the EU declaration. The UK and EU stores use A3388G11, G21, G31 and G51 with the same barcodes. Those codes are not stored.

GTIN / EAN

19594968852217Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Airpods-4-with-USB-C-Charging-Case-MXP63LLA/p/212160.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact standard AirPods 4 MXP63LL/A listing gives UPC 195949688522. The ANC edition is separate.

194644224820, 194644224851, 194644225032, 1946442250251Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store product data barcodes, one per colour: 194644224820 Midnight Black, 194644224851 Champagne Mist, 194644225032 Glacier Blue and 194644225025 Rosy Brown.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 September 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 5 October 2026

7 January 20258Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-debuts-new-aeroclip-clip-on-style-open-earbuds-130376Read 15 October 2026Article dated 7 January 2025, the day of the announcement.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026The maker US store showed every colour sold out on the day it was read. The product is still listed and sold by retailers.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods 333Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-4-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the AirPods 4 without noise cancelling the successor to the AirPods 3rd generation.34Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-3rd-generation-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the AirPods 3 were replaced by the AirPods 4.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)33Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-4-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS marks the AirPods 4 as replaced by the AirPods 5.35Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys says the AirPods 5 replace the AirPods 4 as the entry point into Apple's lineup.

soundcore AeroClip 215Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the AeroClip 2 the sequel and an upgrade over its predecessor, the original AeroClip.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1292Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 5 October 2026US launch price from Pricing and Availability.

$129.998Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-debuts-new-aeroclip-clip-on-style-open-earbuds-130376Read 15 October 2026Article: $129.99. Excludes sales tax. The US store now lists $169.99. That later price is not stored.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: launched with a list price of $129.99 and 129.99 GBP.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1493Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT from Preise und Verfuegbarkeit.

€129.9910Press articleifun.de/soundcore-aeroclip-neue-open-ear-ohrhoerer-starten-252189Read 15 October 2026German report dated 7 April 2025 on the start of sales: 129.99 EUR on Amazon.de, sold by Soundcore. WinFuture also calls 129.99 EUR the UVP. VAT is included as is usual for German retail prices.11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026WinFuture lists 129.99 EUR as UVP.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/purchase/contracts/docs/NASPO_PSS_Apple_Branded.pdfRead 7 October 2026US Apple NASPO sales catalogue lists exact standard MXP63LL/A, corroborated by US Abt listing. No new regional variants are introduced.

US, DE1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US from the maker US store and Germany from the German launch reports. Other markets are not verified.10Press articleifun.de/soundcore-aeroclip-neue-open-ear-ohrhoerer-starten-252189Read 15 October 2026German launch report.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White17Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Airpods-4-with-USB-C-Charging-Case-MXP63LLA/p/212160.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact standard edition General Color table states White. SoundGuys standard review independently says only white is available.

Midnight Black, Champagne Mist, Glacier Blue, Rosy Brown1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store colour selector. TechRadar lists only three colourways at launch. Glacier Blue came later.

Segment

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Music1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Maker page: for every outdoor venture and all-day wear. No maker category matches the enum exactly, so music is the closest option.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

Semi-in-ear2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 5 October 2026

Open-ear1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: open-ear clip-on earbuds. Nothing goes into the ear canal.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 5 October 2026

Clip1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: adaptive open-ring clip-on design.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Set the microphone location. Either earbud can act as the microphone when used alone.

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RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods 4

Count per earbud
1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026Audio Technology names one custom Apple driver per earbud. Driver technology and diameter are not published.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	1

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026One dynamic full-range driver per earbud. Role is entered as full range because there is one driver.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Dynamic14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: dynamic driver, 12 mm. The maker gives the driver as a 12 mm by 12 mm titanium-coated unit and the manual lists 12.8 mm by 12.8 mm. The driver is square, so no circular diameter is stored.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Titanium-coated1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: 12 mm titanium-coated driver. The page does not name the diaphragm material.

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Test conditions are not stated.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

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16Ω2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: impedance 16 ohm.14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 16 ohm. This matches the manual.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Custom EQ settings are stored on the AirPods and carry across paired devices. Model eligibility is confirmed by the linked supported-model list.9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

38Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide is for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Three adjustable bands on eligible AirPods 4 and Pro 2.9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Supported list explicitly includes AirPods 4 both models and AirPods Pro 2. Requires current compatible Apple software.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Balanced Tone, Vocal Range, Brightness28Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/set-headphone-accommodations-devcd05671ab/webRead 7 October 2026Maker Audio Tuning choices are Balanced Tone, Vocal Range and Brightness. Host Headphone Accommodations presets, separate from custom onboard three-band EQ. Requires compatible Apple host software. Preference-based Customize Audio is not a hearing assessment or ear scan, so sound_personalization is omitted.

soundcore Signature, Bass Booster, Volume Booster, Classical, Podcast, Treble Booster3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: default soundcore Signature. Others are Bass Booster, Volume Booster, Classical, Podcast, Treble Booster and Custom EQ. Custom EQ is not stored as a preset.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Six sound effects and a custom EQ in the app.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists Bass, Treble and Volume Booster, Classical and Podcast presets plus custom EQ and the Soundcore Signature default.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No10Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_4Read 5 October 2026Background distinguishes basic model without ANC from the separately marketed ANC model.

No9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: there is no ANC.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

No21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-between-listening-modes-dev9812f5cc3/webRead 7 October 2026Current guide lists AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods 5, Pro and Max for listening modes. Standard AirPods 4 is excluded. SoundGuys standard review explicitly lists No ANC/Transparency. Passive open-ear construction is not electronic transparency.

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Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

No21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-between-listening-modes-dev9812f5cc3/webRead 7 October 2026Current maker eligibility list names AirPods 4 (ANC) for the ANC/transparency blend. Standard AirPods 4 has neither ANC nor the electronic transparency mode.

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Conversation detection

No22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/adjust-listening-mode-settings-dev6d977ff21/webRead 7 October 2026Current note explicitly says Conversation Awareness is only available on AirPods 4 (ANC), AirPods 5, Pro 2, Pro 3 and Max 2. Standard AirPods 4 is excluded. Personalized Volume is a separate feature and is not conversation detection.

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: 4 beamforming mics and wind-blocking meshes. This is a physical mesh, not selectable processing.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

iPhone Voice Memos recordings reject background noise but sometimes also cut out the voice.30Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-4-review-124236Read 7 October 2026Standard non-ANC sample. Review recordings use an iPhone Voice Memos app and ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant scenes. Text states background rejection is fairly good but occasionally the algorithm cuts the voice. iPhone model, codec and firmware are not specified. This is the tested host-side Voice Isolation path, not universal Android behavior.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods 4

ANC	Hours (h)
No	6.35

Source12Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-4-review-124236Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly tests standard non-ANC retail unit. Battery section reports 6 h 21 min continuous playback. Codec and firmware are not specified for the test, so they are omitted.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
No	AAC	8.68

Source13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026Continuous playback with the AAC codec at about 50 percent volume lasted 8 hours 41 minutes, stored as 8.68 h. At about 60 percent it ran a little over 8 hours. LDAC at 70 to 75 percent volume gave 6.5 to 7 hours. The LDAC range is not stored. The reviewer names no tool or content. ANC does not exist.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

6.35h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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35min13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026Review: charging the earbuds in the case from 0 to 100 percent takes 35 minutes. The maker FAQ says 50 minutes.

Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

4.4g(0.2 oz)20Measurement52audio.com/archives/214334.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact standard edition teardown states measured single-earbud mass approximately 4.4 g. Digital scale photograph and one-bud scope. No ear tips are installed. Claimed 4.3 g is preserved separately. Firmware is irrelevant to mass.

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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41Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: 4 beamforming mics. WinFuture and PurePC say two per earbud.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 4-mic AI call clarity.11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026Four microphones in total, two per earbud.13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026Review text: two beamforming microphones per earbud.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

619Review52audio.com/archives/214334.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact standard A3054/A3058 teardown. One earbud disassembly identifies two S340 MEMS microphones and one inward S342 MEMS microphone. Summary states three MEMS microphones in an earbud. Pair total is 3+3=6 physical capsules. Call roles are separately described and are not inferred from total count.

41Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Four across the pair.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI12Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-4-review-124236Read 5 October 2026Call section says the microphone signal is sent to the iPhone for AI processing. This does not promise equivalent filtering on Android.

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: advanced AI for calls.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

Bluetooth2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Powering on and pairing section: Bluetooth pairing is the only connection. There is no cable or dongle audio input.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

5.42Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth version 5.4.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: AeroClip 5.4. The list also names an AeroClip Special with 6.1, which is a different product.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC23Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/airpods-4-vs-beats-solo-buds-which-is-apples-best-budget-budsRead 7 October 2026Article explicitly profiles the non-ANC version. Connectivity comparison table states Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC. Standard SoundGuys review independently confirms actual AAC operation. Proprietary Vision Pro lossless protocol is not a Bluetooth codec.

SBC, AAC, LDAC3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ spec box: SBC and AAC. The maker comparison page adds LDAC on Android, so LDAC is stored too.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: SBC, AAC.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Text: AeroClip supports Hi-Res Wireless and LDAC through the soundcore app on Android. WinFuture lists SBC, AAC and LDAC.11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026Codecs SBC, AAC and LDAC.13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026LDAC is the highest quality codec in the app.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections section: two Bluetooth devices at the same time, on by default.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Dual Connections is enabled by default and plays audio from the device that starts playback last.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: both models support multipoint.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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22Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections connects the earbuds to two Bluetooth devices at once.14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: multipoint 2 devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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No11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026Using LDAC disables multipoint.

Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev228ba3df8/webRead 5 October 2026Opening section explicitly describes switching between Apple devices signed into the same account. Linked supported-model list includes these models. This differs from simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/pair-airpods-with-an-apple-device-dev7c85810f2/webRead 7 October 2026Maker setup instructions open the case next to iPhone/iPad until the setup animation, then follow the screen. Standard SoundGuys review calls this iOS pairing feature. Apple account pairing only, not Google Fast Pair or Microsoft Swift Pair.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/webRead 7 October 2026Official guide describes sharing one source with a second pair and links the supported headphones list, which explicitly includes AirPods (all models). Requires supported iPhone/iPad and a compatible second pair.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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15m2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth range 15 m.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 202614Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 5 October 2026Android setup explicitly covers AirPods 3, AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. Audio and calls supported, Siri unavailable on non-Apple devices.

Android, iOS5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026The maker names iPhone and Android for the app. The FAQ also covers calls on an iPhone. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods 4

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/pair-airpods-with-an-apple-device-dev7c85810f2/webRead 7 October 2026Guide opening explicitly supports listening and phone/FaceTime calls. Model-specific AirPods 4 pairing instructions use Bluetooth on iPhone and Mac. iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS lack distinct schema platform options and are reported rather than merged into an ambiguous Other row.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth is the only connection.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods 4

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio profile	iPhone with TrueDepth camera. Compatible content, hardware and software.
Custom three-band EQ	Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, or Mac with macOS 27. Current AirPods firmware.
Audio Sharing	Supported iPhone or iPad and a compatible second pair of AirPods or Beats.
Headphone Accommodations presets and preference-based setup	Compatible Apple host software. These are host accessibility audio settings.
Lossless Audio with ultra-low latency	Apple Vision Pro and current supported software. Uses a proprietary wireless audio protocol. Availability varies by region.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 202632Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/pair-airpods-with-an-apple-device-dev7c85810f2/webRead 7 October 2026Existing requirements retained. Current maker guide explicitly includes AirPods 4 for Vision Pro Lossless Audio with ultra-low latency using a proprietary wireless protocol. No unreported sample rate, bit depth or latency number is added. Other appended requirements follow the directly cited sharing and accommodations guides.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Feature	Needs
LDAC and Hi-Res Wireless	Android phone with LDAC support. The maker says it is enabled through the soundcore app. Turning it on installs a separate firmware per the PurePC review. Using LDAC turns multipoint off per WinFuture. iPhones use AAC.
Dual Connections	On by default. It can be turned off in the soundcore app. Notification sounds from one device can interrupt playback from the other.
Volume control by tap	Off by default. Assign volume up or down to a tap gesture in the soundcore app.
Voice assistant by tap	Off by default. Turn it on in the Controls settings of the soundcore app.

Source3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: dual connection behaviour, volume control and voice assistant defaults.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Text: LDAC is Android only and set up in the app.13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026LDAC is turned on in the app connectivity settings and downloads a separate firmware version.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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60mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: earbud 60 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods 4

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	5
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	4.5
Call	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026Battery and footnotes 10 and 11. AAC playlist, 50% volume, Spatial Audio off, iPhone 16 Pro Max. Five hours earbuds only and 30 hours including case.31Maker product pageapple.com/bh/airpods-4/specsRead 7 October 2026Standard AirPods 4 section gives up to 4.5 h talk per earbud charge and up to 20 h including USB-C case. July/August 2024 preproduction standard A4 with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max, prerelease software, 50% volume, Spatial Audio off, cellular phone call until first bud stops. Case-inclusive test repeats charge cycles until both case and earbuds empty. Call codec not specified. Existing music rows retained. ANC edition rows excluded.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	32

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: up to 8 hours, 32 hours in total with the charging case. The FAQ states 50 percent volume and the default soundcore Signature effect. No codec is stated.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: about 8 hours of continuous music at 50 percent volume with the default soundcore Signature effect. Extra app features can shorten it.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 8 h per charge and 32 h with case.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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Talk time (claimed)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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50min3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ spec box: charging time earbuds 50 minutes. PurePC measured 35 minutes.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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The manual gives the case input as 5 V 0.9 A and the support spec list gives 5 V 1 A. The manual says a full recharge of the case takes about 2 hours.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: input 5 V 0.9 A, output 5 V 0.25 A. The support product page lists 5 V 1 A. The SPECS charging time of 2 h matches the case figure in the charging section.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: input 5 V 1 A, output 5 V 0.25 A. The manual prints 5 V 0.9 A.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

10min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: 10 minutes of charging offers 3 hours of playtime. The overview diagram reads 10 mins = 3 hrs.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 10 min = 3 h.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026Battery. Approximately one hour of earbud playback after five minutes in the case. Spatial Audio off in footnote 12.

3h2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: 10 minutes of charging offers 3 hours of playtime. Earbuds only.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 10 min = 3 h.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

345mAh11Press articlemacrumors.com/2024/10/02/airpods-4-teardown-ifixitRead 5 October 2026Exact non-ANC teardown paragraph reports 345 mAh case cell. Not an earbud capacity.19Review52audio.com/archives/214334.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A3058 case and PWGL4 battery label: rated 345 mAh, nominal 3.852 V, rated energy 1.329 Wh. Existing value is unchanged and now has directly identified label evidence. Earbud A3087 cell is 32.1 mAh and is not rounded into the integer field.

580mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: charging case 580 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview lists a USB-C charging port on the case. The manual refers to the provided USB-C charging cable.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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120min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: a full battery recharge of the charging case takes about 2 hours. The FAQ also says 2 hours for the case.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ spec box: charging case 2 hours.

Wireless charging

No10Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_4Read 5 October 2026

No12Reviewnetzwelt.de/soundcore-aeroclips/testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Data sheet: charging by USB-C and no Qi. The maker AeroClip 2 FAQ lists wireless charging as new on that model.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

No10Reviewifixit.com/Device/AirPods_4Read 5 October 2026

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Screen on case

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No2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview lists an LED indicator, a USB-C port and a charging case button. No screen is listed.

Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Head gestures, Voice commands6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific controls section. Force sensor on stem. Pro 2 adds volume swipe. AirPods 4 and Pro 2 support head gestures with Announce Calls and Announce Notifications enabled.

Touch2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview: the tap control area covers the entire C-bridge. Controls are double and triple taps.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Voice6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 202615Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102628Read 5 October 2026Control audio with AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 3, AirPods 4 (both models), or AirPods 5. Explicit Siri volume commands. Requires compatible Apple device and Siri availability.

Touch3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: volume by tap is off by default and is enabled by customising the tap controls in the app. Stored as touch because the earbud tap sets volume once assigned.

Gestures

Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold, Nod or shake head6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Double tap: play or pause, answer a call, hang up a call, Triple tap: next track, reject an incoming call2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls table: double tap plays or pauses and answers a call, triple tap plays the next track and rejects a call. The table prints hang up as a double press. The maker FAQ says double tap. Single tap does nothing.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: double tap plays or pauses, answers and hangs up. Triple tap skips to the next track and rejects a call.

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Change press-and-hold and mute/end call actions.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual says tap controls can be customised in the soundcore app.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: the controls can be customised in the soundcore app.

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

Voice assistant of the connected phone3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: voice assistant support is off by default and is turned on in the Controls settings of the app. The assistant is the connected phone's.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Turn automatic ear detection on or off. Playback stops on removal and resumes on insertion.

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Sensors

Optical in-ear sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

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Ear tip materials

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

None29Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-4-review-124236Read 7 October 2026Exact standard review explicitly says these do not include swappable tips, fins or ear hooks to adapt fit. No physical stabilizing fittings, not a statement about electronic fit compensation.

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Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026Resistance section. For non-water sports and exercise. Resistance is not permanent.

IP553Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: IP55. The maker says AeroClip was upgraded to IP55 and some older packaging may still show IPX4. The manual SPECS table says IPX4 and the support spec list says IPX5. The maker comparison page and the Good Guys listing say IP55.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: IP55.

Dust and water rating, case

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026Resistance section explicitly covers the charging case as well as earbuds.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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soundcore2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026App section: the soundcore app checks battery level, customises controls, sets dual connections and updates firmware.

App platforms

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Android, iOS5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Download the soundcore app from the App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update section: the app notifies when a new firmware version is found.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Update AeroClip's firmware to the latest version for free in the soundcore app.

Finding network

Last location in the app26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/webRead 7 October 2026Guide states models without Find My network show the last time/place connected. The exhaustive network eligibility list includes AirPods 4 with ANC, excluding standard 4. Standard supports app location and play sound, without crowd finding or case finding.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

No26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/webRead 7 October 2026Current Find My guide names Pro 2 and Pro 3 charging cases for precise UWB-based finding. Standard AirPods 4 has only the basic app location/play-sound functions, confirmed by maker feature matrix.

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Live translation

No27Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/translate-in-person-conversations-dev9c215ca94/webRead 7 October 2026Current supported models are AirPods 4 (ANC), AirPods 5, Pro 2/3 and Max 2. Standard AirPods 4 is not supported. Playing general phone-translated audio is not this integrated AirPods feature.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

6g(0.2 oz)6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 6.0 g. The body text of the same page says 6.2 g, which is the AeroClip 2 figure, so the table is used.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6 g per bud. The charging case figure of 42 g is not stored because it may include the earbuds.14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6 g per earbud.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width18.3Height30.2Depth18.1mm(0.7 × 1.2 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Dimensions of one earbud in published metric units.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

32.3g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker charging-case weight, not combined case and earbuds weight.

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width50.1Height46.2Depth21.2mm(2 × 1.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 12 mm titanium-coated driver with Hi-Res Wireless. Read as the Hi-Res Audio Wireless mark. The page does not show the logo.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods 4, Charging Case (USB-C), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026USB-C charging cable is sold separately.

AeroClip earbuds, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, Ear grips, medium and large2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wearing section: medium and large ear grips come with the package. Charging section: the provided USB-C charging cable. The earbuds and case are the product itself.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026M and L ear grips are in the accessory box.

Cables included

AApple AirPods 4

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Bsoundcore AeroClip

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: the provided USB-C charging cable. Length and the other connector are not stated.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1212031Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

us.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbuds1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1212031Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121203Read 5 October 2026

service.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIAS4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Support product page for the AeroClip with a short spec list and the manuals. No standalone datasheet exists.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 5 October 2026

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdf2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide for A3388, 8 pages. The SPECS table is on page 8.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year18Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple accessory warranty covers Apple-branded hardware for ONE (1) YEAR from original retail purchase. Retained MXP63LL/A is US hardware, with one-year parts/labor corroboration from Abt. Statutory consumer rights and AppleCare are separate.

1.5years7Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US store warranty page: Headphones, all series, 18 months. The page is a general policy and does not name the AeroClip. US market.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.