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Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant vs JBL Soundgear Clips

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 8.5 hours per charge.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 14,480In Stock
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JBL Soundgear Clips

JBL Soundgear Clips

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 6.5 g per earbud.
  • Up to 8 hours per charge.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 16,800In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant is a matching hinged-lid charging case, while the JBL Soundgear Clips is a charging case; the Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant costs KSh 2,320 less.

Battery life

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
Up to 35 hours with the case
JBL Soundgear Clips
Listed playback: 32 hours with the case

Fit

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
Adjustable ear hooks with four positions
JBL Soundgear Clips
Open-ear design without sealing ear tips

Software

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
Works with the Soundcore app
JBL Soundgear Clips
JBL Headphones

Charging time

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
Earbuds approximately 1h
JBL Soundgear Clips
2 hours

Drivers

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
20 × 11.5mm racetrack dynamic drivers
JBL Soundgear Clips
11 mm dynamic

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant

  • Lower price: KSh 14,480 (vs KSh 16,800).
  • Connects to two devices at once.

JBL Soundgear Clips

  • 10 minutes for 3 hours.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
  • JBL Headphones.
  • Weighs 6.5 g per earbud.

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PrioritySoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
FitSoft silicone open-ear hooks with four adjustment positionsOpen-ear flexible clip design
Battery lifeUp to 8.5 hours per charge; up to 35 hours with the caseUp to 8 hours per charge; listed playback: 32 hours with the case
ControlsCustomisable touch controls for playback, tracks, volume, calls and assistantCustomizable touch controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appJBL Headphones
Charging timeEarbuds approximately 1h2 hours

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
BrandSoundcoreJBL
ModelA3874H12Soundgear Clips
TypeOpen-Ear True Wireless EarbudsOpen-Ear True Wireless Earbuds
ColorBlack—
Announced—August 2025

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
Weight—6.5 g per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
Battery LifeUp to 8.5h earbuds /35h total including case for AI Assistant edition; actual use variesUp to 8 hours
Charging TimeEarbuds approximately 1h; wired case 1.7h /case and earbuds 2.2h; wireless case and earbuds 2.6h2 hours
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C on case
Wireless ChargingSupported for charging case—
Fast Charging—10 minutes for 3 hours

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
ConnectionBluetooth wireless audio; app connection required for AI functionsBluetooth wireless
BluetoothBluetooth 5.45.4
Multipoint ConnectionDual Connections for two devices, enabled by default; disable before AI translationYes
ConnectorBluetooth audio; USB-C case charging—
App Supportsoundcore app: Anka assistant, real-time/face-to-face translation, EQ, Gaming Mode, touch controls and firmware updatesJBL Headphones

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
Voice AssistantAnka AI Assistant through Hey Anka, touch gesture or soundcore app; app connection required—
Special FeaturesAI assistant; 100-language translation; LDAC; adjustable hooks; wireless case charging—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
Drivers20 × 11.5mm racetrack dynamic drivers11 mm dynamic
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz; 20Hz–40kHz in LDAC mode20 Hz–20 kHz
Impedance16Ω32 ohms
Active Noise CancellationNo ANC listening mode; open-ear fitNo listening ANC; AI call noise reduction
Audio FeaturesBassTurbo; 22 EQ presets; eight-band custom EQ; LDAC; app Gaming Mode—
Microphones—Four microphones

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
Case TypeMatching hinged-lid charging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 35h total including earbuds24 additional hours; 32 hours total
Case ChargingUSB-C or wireless; input 5V1.2A; output 5V0.42A total; 750mAh case batteryUSB-C wired
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingSupported; place case centrally on compatible wireless charger—
Case FeaturesLED light strip and pairing/reset button—
Case Weight—39.7 g

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
ControlsCustomisable touch controls for playback, tracks, volume, calls and assistantCustomizable touch controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSoft silicone open-ear hooks with four adjustment positions; no sealing ear tipsOpen-ear flexible clip design
Water & Dust Resistance—IP54 earbuds

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantJBL Soundgear Clips
Headphones / EarbudsLeft and right AeroFit2 AI Assistant earbudsJBL Soundgear Clips
Charging CaseMatching charging caseCharging case
Audio CableNot applicable; wireless open-ear audioTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesNot applicable; open-ear design without sealing ear tips—
DocumentationUser guide and safety documentationQuick-start guide, safety sheet and warranty/warning
Charging Cable—Not included

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds.
  • Neither has active noise cancellation.
  • Both leave your ear canals open.
  • Both can stay connected to two devices.

In summary

Get the Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant if you want a matching hinged-lid charging case, or the JBL Soundgear Clips if you want a charging case.

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