I’ve been rocking these SoundPeats PearlClip Pro earphones for a month or so now, so thought it was about time I did a short review of these little beauties. They are currently available on Amazon with money off, so I can 100% recommend grabbing a pair. Let’s dive into the review.
I’ve been looking for something to replace my wired apple earbuds for a while now. Since upgrading to an iPhone 16 Pro and requiring an adaptor to convert USB-C into a 3.5mm jack, I was thinking of grabbing a pair of wireless earbuds. The Apple AirPods are great, but for the amount they cost, I was convinced I could find a better option for my usage.
I’ve been using these Soundspeats PearlClip Pro earbuds now for well over a month, and they tend to be worn for around an hour a day when I’m doing my walks. The thing that strikes me the most is just how well they cling to your ear, even on a windy day, on the beach, they cling onto your ear cartilage like a champ.
Let’s get into the details, they come well boxed in a neat little package which has the most satisfying film to peel off (it can’t be just me who loves to open electronics that are sealed in film). Inside you will find the charging case and underneath the packaging a USB-C charging cable and instructions.
As standard, the rear of the box has details about the earbuds themselves including the specs, but this is kept to a minimum and the packaging feels very premium. Let’s get into the earbuds themselves.
Flip open the charging case, and both earbuds are neatly contained inside. The status light on the front lets you know that they are charged. You can also press and hold the pairing button on the front, so the earbuds enter pairing mode. The earphones are held in the charging case with small magnets, and the charging case itself feels very sturdy and premium. As soon as you remove the earbuds from the case, they connect to any device they have been previously paired with, and you are ready to go. To switch them off again, simply pop back into the case.
The earphones themselves are very sturdy. There is a trick to wearing them, take the left or right earbud, have a look at the bottom edge and see where the charging points are. This bit goes over the edge of your ear and clings to the rear side of your earlobe, while the speaker side sits in your ear canal. Once you get used to clipping these on it becomes second nature, and they cling on so well, even during sport or heavy movement.
So now onto using them. I’ve found them to be very good for all but the noisiest environments. They obviously don’t have any kind of ANC, so this is to be expected. I did find turning off soundcheck on my iPhone was needed to get the volume high enough when walking in noisy areas, but for everyday use & city sounds they are more than sufficient. The Bluetooth connection is seamless & I haven’t once lost the stereo pairing.
The earphones themselves have touch controls, so you tap or hold to do things like adjust volume and skip tracks. The gestures themselves take a bit of getting used to, but once you master it, it works well. I do tend to be old school & like to control my music on the device, even from lock screen controls, so this hasn’t been an issue for me.
The sound is actually superb, with a nice balance of bass & treble. They don’t suffer from sounding tinny or muddy, especially given this small size. I’ve also found the battery life to be great & have only recharged my charging case once in over a month. I tend to listen to a lot of rock & metal, and both genres sounds great on these. Furthermore, I also listen to a lot of prog rock, and the new Steven Wilson album – The Overview – actually sounded great on these little earphones. I could pick out the individual instruments & the soundstage sounded much larger than it had any right to on small ear buds. For the price, these really are a great deal.
The one criticism I would have is the wireless call quality. I don’t tend to make many calls on wireless headphones, but if the phone rings, I do answer it even wearing headphones. Friends have complained the audio clarity isn’t great, so I’ve been avoiding using them for calls.
My recommendation would be to go & buy these right away. They always have great deals on Amazon, and for the money, they are a great addition if you are in the market for Bluetooth earbuds. I love how firm they stay in my ears & I’ve not yet managed to drop one or shake one lose, even when doing workouts & running outside. They seem super durable & well-made & I’m convinced you won’t be disappointed.
