Anker AeroFit 2

The Anker AeroFit 2 delivers best-in-class sound for open-ear earbuds, with a comfortable fit and solid battery life. Call quality is the weak spot, scoring just 43.9 out of 100. Worth buying if you prioritize awareness and sound over calls, especially at the EUR 100 end of the price range.

The 20mm dynamic driver with the BassTurbo acoustic structure delivers genuinely impressive audio for an open-ear bud. LDAC over Bluetooth 5.4 keeps things stable and high-res. Sound lands in the 94th percentile, which is best-in-class territory for this form factor. Battery is solid too. 8.5 hours per charge and 35 total with the case, plus Qi charging and a quick 10-minute top-up for 3 hours. Build quality is a standout at the 91st percentile. But the mic is mediocre, and calls score just 43.9 out of 100. That's the weakest area by a mile. If you take a lot of calls, this is not your bud.

Against the Technics EAH-AZ100 or Sony WF-1000XM6, the AeroFit 2 loses on noise isolation and call quality. Those are in-ear buds with real ANC, and the Sony especially is a call quality monster. But neither of them gives you the open-ear awareness this Anker offers. The Nothing Buds 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro are also in-ear and more versatile overall. The AeroFit 2 is for a specific buyer. Someone who wants to hear traffic, the gym, or their kids while listening to music. In that niche, it's one of the best sounding options we've tested.

Pricing is all over the place in Europe. You'll see EUR 100 to EUR 150 depending on the store, and that's a meaningful spread. The best deal in our data comes from the EUR 100 listing, so shop around before you buy. In the US it's USD 110, which feels fair for what you get. The sound and build quality punch above that price. But the weak mic and unproven track record make it a bit of a gamble. If you find it at the low end of that EUR range, it's a solid deal. At EUR 150, you're paying early adopter tax.

The Anker AeroFit 2 is an open-ear earbud that skips the ear canal entirely. You get ear hooks, a light fit, and full awareness of what's happening around you. That's the whole pitch, and for the right person, it works.

Sound quality is the surprise here. A 20mm driver and LDAC support put it in the 94th percentile for sound in our database. That's wild for an open-ear design. But calls are rough, and the social proof is basically nonexistent. We'll get into it.

Skip these if you take a lot of phone calls or need real noise isolation. The mic is mediocre and the open design means you'll hear everything around you, whether you want to or not. If you commute on loud trains or work in a noisy office, get the Sony WF-1000XM6 or Technics EAH-AZ100 instead. Also skip if you want a proven product with lots of reviews. This one is still flying under the radar.

Buy the Anker AeroFit 2 if you want open-ear earbuds that actually sound good. Runners, cyclists, and office workers who need situational awareness will love these. The fit is comfortable, the battery lasts, and the sound is genuinely impressive for the design. Just don't expect great call quality, and don't expect a ton of community feedback yet. This is a niche product done well, not an all-rounder.