SoundPEATS POP Clip Wireless Open Ear Earbuds, Button Control, Lightweight Comfort Headphones, 30H Playtime, IPX5 Waterproof, Bluetooth 5.4 Immersive Audio Earphones for Sports Running Working, Black

I’ve been using my Pleats earbuds for a several weeks now and love them. The sound quality is clear with a nice They fit comfortably in my ears and stay in place, even during workouts.The battery life is great. I can go a few days without needing to recharge, and the case is easy to carry. They also have touch controls, which are convenient. Sometimes I forget that I am wearing them. Price is great.

6/10/25 Update - changed score back to 4-star.I contacted Soundpeats customer service. They were very helpful trying to troubleshoot and remedy the issue.Per their instructions, I've tried charge cycling and it fixed the charging issue momentarily. After a day the discharging issues came back.Soundpeats ended up sending me a new pair (within two days!) that has been working perfectly since.Great customer service and a great product unless you get a one off.I'm still deducting one star because the phone app won't work without a data connection.5/15/25 Update - changed score to 1-star down from 4-star:After using these earphones for about a month and a half—primarily while traveling—I’ve noticed significant issues with battery life. Now that I’m back to my daily routine, the problem is even more apparent.For example:- I fully charged them yesterday, and today, without any usage, the battery dropped to 70%.- After just *one hour* of Bluetooth music playback, the battery plummeted to 20%.At this point, I suspect my pair might be defective, but it also raises concerns about overall longevity. Unfortunately, returning them isn’t an option, which is disappointing given the poor performance.Original review:Comfort & Sound:These earphones are a joy to wear—super comfortable, and the open-ear design doesn’t sacrifice much of the sound quality (at least to my non-audiophile ears). Audiobooks and podcasts sound crystal clear, and phone calls are perfectly understandable, though the mic could be better. A few people mentioned I sound a bit muffled or distant, but no one struggled to hear me.Buttons Over Touch Controls:The physical buttons were the main reason I chose the Pop over the touch-only PearlClip, and I don’t regret it. Double- and triple-clicking is way easier with tactile feedback, and the app lets you fully customize every button—no accidental taps!Case & Charging Annoyances:The case isn't great—it’s slippery, awkward to open, and thicker than others I’ve used. The charging port being on the back instead of the bottom is a weird choice. It might seem nitpicky, but when you’re charging from a power bank in a backpack or pocket, a bottom port saves space and hassle.Battery Life:I will update my review later.App Love & Hate:The PeatsAudio app is surprisingly refined—customization is excellent, and features like dynamic EQ and movie/game mode are fantastic. But there’s a huge flaw: the app *requires a data connection* just to adjust settings. Since my signal at work is spotty, this drops the app’s usability to a 1/10 for me.Final Verdict:A great pair of open-ear buds with awesome comfort, sound, and button controls, held back by a *flawed app* and an somewhat annoying case. If Peats fixes the app’s offline access, these would be near-perfect for my needs.I bought these on sale for $30 and I plan on keeping them. I was not paid for my review.

My favorite earbuds in the past were the SoundPEATS TrueAir2 because of the price, the sound, and the slim profile of the earbuds. The only annoying thing about those earbuds were the touch controls and the case (a rounded square which basically felt the same from all angles and was impossible to open on the first try without looking at it). The SoundPEATS Pop Clips solve those two annoyances with physical buttons and an oval pill shaped case. I've had these for about a week and this is what I've observed.Pros:- PHYSICAL BUTTONS (soooo much better than touch controls).- Good balanced sound (decent bass, clear mids and highs).- Lightweight and comfortable to wear.- Value for the price.Cons:- Terrible mic placement for calls (the mic is on the battery end of the clip which is behind your ear) and sounds like you're underwater.- Depending on your ear size/shape, this type of earbud may make your ears stick out like Dumbo and also kind of looks like you're wearing earrings.- App could be better (difficult to configure custom EQ as the sliders don't slide).- Weird echo-y voice announcements for power on and connection.

I've been on a journey to find a set of budget (<$100) clip-on open ear headphones that work for me, and I think this is the one! I feel like this new niche of headphone is on the rise as we're looking for balance between good sound and situational awareness for those of us who are active or working while simultaneously need to have audio access to the environment for safety or communication reasons. So far I've tried a few of the sub-$100 brands recommended to me by Amazon (i.e. Tozo, Baseus, Monster, truefree, etc. and some other brands I'd rather not mention, lol). Indeed preferences are subjective, but I finally settled on this one because I was blown away by the out-of-box sound quality (crisp details, soundstage, and as much bass one can expect from open-ears), comfort (the feeling of having nothing pinching!), and quick and consistent connectivity that I've had so far (no skips!). After pairing, the buds connect within seconds after taking them out from the case. Physical button with resounding click is very appreciated for good haptic feedback on commands. The bridge spring coated with rubber/silicone(?) gives good grip to the earpieces when taking them out of the case and adjusting them on the ears.My only gripe about the design is that the case is rather hard to open if my hands are extremely dry and cannot get a grip on the hinge (the opening is on a slant). The whole thing has slipped and flown completely out of my hands a couple times while trying to open it. Maybe add a indent for grip to the opening? Not a deal breaker though.