Soundcore AeroFit 2 Review: Excellent for Exercising, Decent For the Rest

Open-ear wireless earbuds are always a mixed bag. That’s why I’ve been mostly impressively surprised with the Soundcore AeroFit 2 earbuds—they’re comfortable, don’t fall out of my ears while exercising, deliver good sound quality, and have a host of useful features.

Price and Availability

The Soundcore AeroFit 2 is available from Soundcore or Amazon, both costing $99.99 at the time of writing. You can pick them up in Black, White, or Minty Green.

Useful Design, But Too Easy to Knock

I must admit that the AeroFit 2’s looped ear design didn’t initially impress me. I have relatively small ears, so there was a period of adjustment in terms of the fit and feeling of comfort. I could get the earbuds into a decent position for audio, but it didn’t necessarily always translate to a comfortable feeling.

Not that the AeroFit 2 is uncomfortable. They just didn’t feel right. Each earbud has a small pivot that moves through four different positions to help you reach maximum comfort. Adjusting the hinge inwards moves the earbud speaker to a different position within your ear, which is very simple to use.

At times, however, it was a little too easy to move. I’d often nudge the speaker out of place. Now, readjusting it only takes a moment, but it happened a little too frequently for my liking. In turn, it meant I didn’t use the touch controls much because I was wary about knocking them again.

Once I’d found a good overall position for my ear, the earbud loop, and the speaker position, it was easy to return to it. But even then, I still had to fiddle with them to find the optimum angle. It’s a far cry from just putting your headphones on or earbuds in and listening to music immediately.

I’m keen to acknowledge that my ear shape may play a part in this. I took the AeroFit 2 out for a few runs to test how well it would stay put, and it was surprisingly good in this area.

Something to note is the size of the AeroFit 2 case. It’s a bit of a unit, measuring 3.14 x 2.62 x 0.9 inches. It’s unlikely you’ll be keeping this one in your pocket, which means you’ll need an extra bag or something similar to carry it. I mean, you absolutely could put it in your pocket, depending on your pants, but it’ll be uncomfortable or bulge if you’re wearing something on the tighter side.

Finally, the AeroFit 2 has an IP55 rating, meaning they’ll stand up to dust and some moisture, like rain and sweat, but not total submersion.

Strong Bass, But Good Overall Audio Quality

Soundcore’s default EQ AeroFit 2 EQ is somewhat bass-heavy, but it’s a fun sound that I enjoyed, especially when out running or otherwise. Soundcore’s “BassTurbo Acoustic Structure” really shows what these earbuds are about. According to Soundcore, the “hourglass-shaped chamber intensifies sound and diaphragm vibration, unleashing bold, thunderous bass.”

In that, these aren’t earbuds for those seeking audio-precision; the design doesn’t lend itself to that anyway.

But the 20×11.5mm Racetrack drivers certainly do a decent job and, in many cases, help overcome the issues of external audio leaking. As said above, you’ll have to play around with the fit to find a comfortable position, but when you do the audio quality is plenty good.

The integrated EQ settings (found in the Soundcore app, available on iPhone and Android) are useful for rapidly changing the audio quality, too. I found myself mostly switching between the default Soundcore Signature, Flat, and Balanced. One slight irritation is how these EQs are presented visually in the app. The Soundcore Signature is displayed as a completely flat EQ when it’s anything but, while the Flat EQ shows some tweaking around the mid-ranges.

I found the Balanced EQ the best of the three, dropping some of the Soundcore Signature’s bass-forward approach for something a little more subtle. Either way, the options are handy to use, with the extra option of creating a unique EQ also available.

The AeroFit 2 connects to your device using Bluetooth 5.4, with the option of choosing between SBC, AAC, and the high-res LDAC codec. It’s a handy option, though its usefulness on an open-ear design like this is questionable. Yes, LDAC gives you higher-quality audio, but given that you can also hear everything from the outside world, how much do you notice that upgraded sound?

More handily, the AeroFit 2 earbuds support multi-point connections, which is always helpful. Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity has become one of those “just-can’t-do-without” features these days, so it’s good to see Soundcore supporting it here.

The AeroFit 2 has four beam-forming microphones designed to track the position of your voice to deliver greater clarity. I found the microphone quality fine in most scenarios. In a quiet room, the microphones have no problem picking up your voice, while outdoors, there is some background noise, but this is expected.

Soundcore’s Familiar Software Is Easy to Use

The Soundcore app is your go-to point for any AeroFit 2 setting. First, if you want to customize the AeroFit 2 EQ settings, you’ll find them here. The EQ settings are simple to use and switch between, and while the onboard custom EQ options won’t blow you away, they’re handy enough. You’ll also find the 3D Signature Sound option here.

There are also options to change the various touch controls. These are useful, but I didn’t spend much time using the touch controls in general because I didn’t want to knock the earbuds out of position. Still, the options to change the controls are easy to use.

The Soundcore app also contains other handy tools, such as a zero-latency gaming mode, dual-connection management, firmware updates, and more.

Impressive Battery Life For All Day Use

I’ve used many Soundcore earbuds over the years, and the AeroFit 2 keeps up the company’s strong track record on battery life. I found the AeroFit 2 last around eight to nine hours while playing music at a good level (on a single charge), which is enough for most uses.

You’re unlikely to complete a nine-hour workout (long-distance runs notwithstanding), so the AeroFit 2 will likely last you the duration of any task. In addition, the charging carry case can deliver another three full charges, giving you around 40 hours of playback in total without having to reach for a power outlet.

Importantly, the AeroFit 2 picks up around three to four hours on a rapid ten-minute charge, which is great if you’re heading out of the house and forgot to put them back in the case the night before. That said, a full charge only takes around 45 minutes or so, meaning it’s not difficult to reach full capacity once again.

What’s the Competition?

Soundcore’s AeroFit 2 competition somewhat depends on why you’re buying them. Assuming most are using an open-ear hook design for exercise of some sort, there are a couple of different options to consider.

The Shokz OpenRun offers a different experience, using bone-conduction tech to help keep your ears free. Although this is a slightly older model, first launched in 2020, the Shokz OpenRun remain a firm favorite among those who want to listen to music while training without any impedance from other sounds. Although they cost a little more, you get a higher IP67 protection rating, useful Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and decent audio, considering the difference in audio tech.

Alternatively, the Cleer Audio ARC 3 is a premium option for those who want an open-ear design with ear hooks. These include Dolby Audio, Snapdragon Sound, and up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge.

Should You Buy the Soundcore AeroFit 2 Earbuds?

These are great options for anyone interested in exercising, working out, running, cycling, or something similar. The Soundcore AeroFit 2 is competitively priced against the competition and offers a broad range of features, good sound quality, and a day-long battery life.

For anyone else, I’d suggest a traditional set of earbuds, which will give you better sound quality, especially given that many now come with an audio passthrough or transparency mode.

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Boasting a useful design and surprisingly good audio quality, the Soundcore AeroFit 2 open-ear earbuds are an excellent option for anyone who wants music while working out. The AeroFit 2 has an excellent eight-hour battery life with three full charges in the carry case, while the Soundcore app makes it easy to customize the earbud’s audio just how you want it. You may have to play around to find the most comfortable fit, but once you do, the AeroFit 2 stay locked into place for most activities.