We have seen different types of open-ear earbuds, and the clip-on design has been gaining popularity lately. Riding on this wave, Soundpeats has its new pair of clip-on earbuds – PearlClip Pro, which retails for ~S$69.90. But if you happen to shop via Amazon, you can snag a 5% discount using the code “SPPCPPRSP08” at checkout.
Build quality and battery life
The Soundpeats PearlClip Pro earbuds are pretty well built with its combination of plastic and rubber. Both earbuds are IPX5 waterproof rated so they are suited for exercise use. The PearlClip Pro feature a classy look with its tapered design from the speaker drivers, and a good amount of rubber. As for the charging case, Soundpeats PearlClip Pro has a slightly glossy finish and is decently slim and pocketable. It charges via USB-C and has a small LED charging indicator. The Soundpeats PearlClip Pro is expected to last up to 6 hours on a single charge with 18 hours more with the charging case. You also get quick charging where 10-min of charge gets you 2 hours playtime
When it comes to controls, PearlClip Pro uses touch controls, which are quite a hit-and-miss for me. Single taps are ok, but performing long presses and double taps can get a little tricky at time. I’d usually disable the touch controls when I use the PearlClip Pro for outdoor runs to prevent accidental touches.
Fit and comfort
The PearlClip Pro are comfortable to wear. The PearlClip Pro gives me a rather locked in fit as the large size of the speaker unit does get more contact in the ears and the rubber of the support piece seems to hold on ‘tighter’. The rubber of the PearlClip Pro isn’t very flexible so how it “slots” into your ear is most likely how it stays seated in your ear.
The fit you get with the earbuds will determine the type of sound quality. The close the speaker drivers are to your ear canal, the deeper the bass. Clip-on earbuds are probably not the most best open-ear earbuds to choose for a run as the PearlClip Pro don’t really hold their initial position when I was wearing them for outdoor runs. After a while, the support piece will tend to fall to my ear lobe area but is still able to stay in my ears.
Sound quality
Soundpeats PearlClip Pro delivers a surprisingly full-bodied sound for an open-ear design, with punchy mid-bass and a touch of sub-bass presence that gives low-end notes some welcome weight. The midrange is clean, airy, and well-articulated, offering good vocal presence and detail without sounding harsh or aggressive.
Treble adds a crisp, controlled sparkle that lifts the overall mix, avoiding the sharp peaks common in budget tuning. While the soundstage isn’t ultra-wide, it has good depth and intimacy, creating an immersive experience. Imaging and instrument separation are also pretty good, further aided by the open presentation, making the PearlClip Pro a musically engaging pair of clip-on earbuds.
App Support
The PearlClip Pro has a supporting app that allows you to do more customisations. The Peats Audio app is straightforward to use but somehow it keeps requiring you to sign in if you kill the app and re-open it.
Other than that, you have the expected customisations such as customising your own controls, EQ, and toggling certain audio modes. You can also use the app to update the firmware of the earbuds.
Conclusion
The Soundpeats PearlClip Pro earbuds is a pretty decent entry into the clip-on earbuds space. It’s quite affordable and has a good build and audio quality to boot as well. Bass presence which is typically harder to come by for open-ear earbuds is more present in the Soundpeats PearlClip Pro. You also get a supporting app which is good to see at this price point.
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