Last week I reviewed the Soundpeats POP Clip open-ear earbuds, and I thought that they were fantastic for a number of reasons. But this week I am reviewing the slightly pricier Soundpeats PearlClip Pro.

While the concept behind both of these models remains the same, there are a few differences, which I’ll discuss in this review.

I know I already mentioned this in my Soundpeats POP Clip review, but in case you haven’t seen it, I just wanted to mention that I’m a big fan of this concept, especially as someone who does a lot of outdoor sports such as running. Open-ear earbuds allow me to listen to music, podcasts, and even audiobooks while I run or walk, and since they don’t block my ear, I am able to hear all the traffic around me.

Like with the POP Clip, I’ve been using the PearlClip Pro for around a week, and I’ve tried them out in a few different scenarios, such as working at my desk, running, and cycling. In this article, I will be sharing my thoughts about the PearlClip Pro, so without any further ado, here’s my review…

✅ Things I Like

• Open-Ear design
• Stylish
• Reasonable price
• Decent sound quality
• Multipoint Bluetooth
• 12mm Driver

❌ Things I’m Unsure About

• Feel slightly larger than the POP Clip
• Battery life not as good as the POP Clip
• PeatsAudio app requires an account

How I tested the Soundpeats PearlClip Pro

I want to start this review by sharing how I’ve been testing the PearlClip Pro. I feel that it is important to let my readers know so that they can make informed purchasing decisions. That’s why from now on, I will try to add this section to my upcoming reviews. What are your thoughts on this? Does me sharing the way I tested the products I’m reviewing help you out? Let me know in the comments!

Back to the topic at hand, my first experience of these earbuds was when working at my desk. I first used them for listening to focus soundtracks on my favourite app, Endel. One of the first differences I noticed was the difference in sound quality when compared to the Soundpeats POP Clip, but I’ll discuss that in more detail later in this article.

I also tested these when out running and walking. In both of these scenarios, they coped incredibly well and didn’t fall out of my ears, but I think it’s fair to say that they feel different from the POP Clip, mainly due to their shape.

Throughout my time testing these, I used them to listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks.

Sound quality: Decent bass!

One of the first things I noticed when trying these for the first time was that they had decent bass. The bass sounds punchy and the music is clear even at loud volumes, but it’s important to remember that these are open-ear earbuds, and having tested many over the years, I’ve learnt that they can offer good sound quality but not always exceptional quality. This is mainly because they prioritise situational awareness and comfort. This means that you may see compromises in bass and overall loudness in these types of earbuds, especially when compared to in-ear or over-ear headphones.

But with that being said, these definitely sound better than other models I tried, and when it comes to bass, these definitely offer some of the best bass I’ve seen on open-ear earbuds and headphones.

Unlike the Soundpeats POP Clip, these have a 12mm dual-magnet driver with dynamic EQ, which Soundpeats claims is for clear highs and deep bass.

In terms of vocals, these sound much better than the POP Clip, especially when the person talking has a deep voice.

Design & Comfort

Moving on to the design, these look and feel different than the Soundpeats POP Clip. This is mainly due to the design. This is just my opinion, but I feel that the POP Clip has this classic, elegant look, whereas the PearlClip Pro has this modern, futuristic look.

The case of the PearlClip Pro has a smooth and pleasant feel to it, which is a nice touch. At the front of the case, there is a button, and at the back there is a USB-C port.

Moving on to the earbuds, they feel slightly larger than the POP Clip, but they are still comfortable to wear. The directional hole design directs sound straight into your ear canal, minimising sound loss.

Like the Soundpeats POP Clip, these also have auto-adaptive left/right channels, which is an underrated feature, as you don’t need to worry about which earbud goes where in the case; you can simply put the earbuds into the case, close the lid, and wait for 10 seconds, and they will automatically adjust to the correct channels. How cool is that?

Battery Life

Soundpeats claims that these can deliver around 6 hours on a single charge and 18 hours with the case, which is actually quite reasonable. They also have a 10-min quick charge function for two hours of playtime.

With that in mind, Soundpeats claims that the POP Clip can deliver up to 8 hours on a single charge, 22 hours with the case. The POP Clip also has a 15-minute quick charge function that will give them an additional 3 hours of playtime.

Considering these facts, I think that the battery life is pretty reasonable on the Soundpeats PearlClip Pro, especially with the higher specs and improved sound quality, so don’t let that put you off.

While I have been using these for around a week, I haven’t had a chance to fully run them down in one go, even when using them for extended periods of time, which just proves that the battery life on these is perfectly reasonable.

The App

Like the Soundpeats POP Clip, these also use the PeatsAudio app. Like I mentioned in my previous article, the PeatsAudio app looks basic, but that’s a good thing, as it makes it simpler and easier to use.

When opening the app for the first time, it requires you to create an account, a requirement that many brands have. I don’t really have an issue with it, but I’m not sure whether it’s needed.

It then asks me to pick the colour of my earbuds, which is an interesting option.

Unlike with the Soundpeats POP Clip, the front page has five big buttons, which include Disable all touch controls, Game mode, Movie mode, Dynamic EQ, and Customise touch controls.

On the second page, you get an EQ test for the adaptive EQ as well as a whole bunch of presets; you also get an option to create your own.

The last page features a link to the store and an FAQ section, a feedback section, an about the app section, as well as settings. You also have a help and contact section as well as user manuals.

The app also allows you to perform firmware updates, and it has a handy Find Earbuds feature, which allows you to find both earbuds individually.

Overall, the app is basic and not complicated to use.

Other features

As someone who often multitasks, I like that these offer multipoint Bluetooth, which allows you to connect these earbuds to two devices at the same time.

For example, if i’m working at my desk and have these connected to my computer, but a call comes in on my phone, I can answer it on my phone without having to take the earbuds out.

Unlike the POP Clip, these feature touch controls, which I find more convenient than having a button, but I know that there are various opinions on buttons vs. touch controls online.

Who these are for

Having used these for around a week, I think that they are ideal for anyone who likes or needs to have situational awareness. I found them perfect for going on long walks and running.

The fact that they don’t block your ears means that you can hear the traffic and people around you, which is great for safety.

One thing to bear in mind is that these earbuds don’t go directly into your ears, sealing the gap between the earbud and your ear canal. Due to this design, you lose that quality you’ll find in in-ear earbuds. But even with that in mind, I think that they sound really good, especially when compared to other open-ear earbuds and headphones I tried over the years.

That’s why I think these are great for someone who likes to hear good bass combined with clear overall sound.

Conclusion

During my week with the PearlClip Pro, I had the opportunity of testing them in a number of scenarios, including running, walking, and working at my desk, and I enjoyed using them.

Furthermore, they aren’t heavy and don’t fall out of my ears.

To conclude this review, I think that these are a great choice if you are looking for affordable open-ear earbuds with decent sound quality and good bass.

My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Based on my overall experience with these, I am giving them 4 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on my views of the sound quality, comfort, battery life, features, value for money, and design and build quality.

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Disclaimer: While Soundpeats has sent me these earbuds to try out, all views and opinions are my own. This article may contain affiliate links.