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soundcore AeroClip vs soundcore V20i
Product A: soundcore
69 of 166 known
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Product B: soundcore
60 of 166 known
Change soundcore V20i
43 of 157 fields differ
- 20 different values
- 23 known for one only
- 27 the same
- 87 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 3hB: 1hAeroClip is 3 times higher.
- With caseA: 32hB: 36hV20i is 4 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A6g
B9.3g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
7 of 8 differ
Series
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Model numbers
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.
A3876, A3876Z11, A3876Z21, A3876Z31, A3876G11, A3876G21, A3876G313Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3876QSG.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide prints Model A3876 / A3876L / A3876R. Colour codes Z11, Z21 and Z31 come from the US store and Anker Japan. G11, G21 and G31 come from the German Soundcore store.
GTIN / EAN
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.
194644060466, 194644060459, 1946440604424Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-v20i.jsRead 15 October 2026Store barcodes: Black A3876Z11 194644060466, White A3876Z21 194644060459, Blue A3876Z31 194644060442. The German store lists the same barcodes for A3876G11, A3876G21 and A3876G31.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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.
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Launch price (US)
$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)
€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.
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Markets
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.
Colours
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.
Design
3 of 4 differ
Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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Drivers and sound
4 of 17 differ
Drivers per bud
Asoundcore AeroClip
| Type | Role | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Full range | 1 |
Bsoundcore V20i
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 16 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
Not available
16mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
Frequency response
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
Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
None of 2 known
Spatial audio
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
1 of 11 differ
Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
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Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
Asoundcore AeroClip
| ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| No | AAC | 8.68 |
Bsoundcore V20i
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
8.68h
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Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
0 of 7 differ
Voice microphones in both earbuds
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 earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
3 of 18 differ
Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
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, 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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Multipoint
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 devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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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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Platforms
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Connection per platform
Asoundcore AeroClip
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
Bsoundcore V20i
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
Asoundcore 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.
Bsoundcore V20i
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Multipoint | Turn on multipoint in the Soundcore app first, then connect the second device from the app or by holding both touch areas for 3 seconds. |
| Earbud lights | Turn on the lights in the Soundcore app. Effect, brightness, colour and automatic switch-off are set in the app. |
| Game mode, equalizer, remapped touch controls and firmware updates | Soundcore app on Android or iOS. The app does not support digital audio players. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
Asoundcore 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.
Bsoundcore V20i
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 8 |
| ANC off | Yes | 36 |
Longest claimed use per charge
8h
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
8h
8h
Total with case (claimed)
32h
36h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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Talk time (claimed)
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Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
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.
Maker lists about 1.5 hours for the earbuds and about 4 hours for the earbuds plus the charging case. The manual gives these as maximums. Case input is 5 V 0.52 A.1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3876Read 15 October 2026
Quick charge time
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 charge
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 battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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.
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
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.
Right double tap: play or pause, Left double tap: next track, Double tap during a call: answer, Hold for 2 seconds during a call: reject or end2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3876Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Stereo mode table: right double tap plays or pauses, left double tap skips forward, a double tap on either earbud answers a call, a 2 second hold on either earbud rejects or ends a call. Back, volume and voice assistant are set in the app.
Remappable controls
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.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
1 of 7 differ
Ear tips included
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Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
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
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Water resistance depth
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Software
0 of 6 differ
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
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
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
1 of 4 differ
Weight per bud
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 dimensions
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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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
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.
Soundcore V20i earbuds, Charging case, USB-C cable, Quick start guide1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3876Read 15 October 2026Package list: Soundcore V20i, charging case, USB-C cable, quick start guide, warranty and customer support information.
Cables included
Asoundcore AeroClip
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Bsoundcore V20i
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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