How many of you have ever wondered if it was a safe idea to wear noise-cancelling earbuds while jogging in as public area?
When you’re out and about, it’s super important that you stay aware of what’s happening in your surroundings, which is why it isn’t necessarily the best idea to block out all sounds. But does that mean you can’t listen to your music when you’re strolling in the park? No.
Enter the Anker Soundcore Aerofit, wireless earbuds designed to still allow surrounding sounds to filter into your ear while also providing you with tunes for your workout.
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Anker Soundcore Aerofit Specifications
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
- Driver Size: 14 mm
- Battery Life: 11 hours
- Earphone Dimensions: 45.83 X 39.22 X 16.04 mm
- Earphone Weight: 8.5 g
Design
First things first, let’s take a look at the aesthetics and design of the Anker Soundcore Aerofit. The case itself has a sleek, flat design with a matte finish, and its pebble-like design is what makes it easy to fit inside of most pockets or pouches.
It also has a button on the back for pairing purposes and three indicator lights for you to tell what your battery status is. Additionally, while this model doesn’t support wireless charging, I would say that it’s still relatively convenient for everyday use.
As for the earbuds, they’re quite comfortable to wear, considering they don’t fit right into your ear canal. However, one thing to note is that they may feel a bit precarious at first since the buds hang off your ear. But once you get used to them, rest assured they’ll stay on properly.
Sound Performance
Of course, arguably the most important aspect of an earbud review would be the sound performance. And how did the Anker Soundcore Aerofit fare? Well, not too bad.
The sound quality is surprisingly decent when compared to regular in-ear buds, although not including the tip-top ones. I tried the Aerofit against my Nothing ear (2) and Buds2 Pros, and while the Nothing earbuds still surpassed in terms of sound quality, the Aerofit was definitely better than some other budget options.
You might be wondering if you’ll face any noise leaks while using the Aerofit, but surprisingly, there were none, which means you don’t have to worry about disturbing others around you. The sounds are still loud and clear despite not fitting directly into your ear, but you can still hear others talking or any surrounding sounds.
It makes this a great choice for those who want to enjoy music while exercising outdoors but are concerned about the safety of blocking out sounds for awareness and perception.
However, this also means that you can definitely hear things happening around you, due to its open-ear design and lack of passive or active noise cancellation (provided you aren’t blasting music at max volume).
This makes it ineffective as a tool to block out outside stimulants when you’re trying to focus or are simply feeling overwhelmed. In that case, I’d recommend you go for regular earbuds with ANC.
Software
Moving on to the software aspect, the Soundcore app allows you to customize sound and touch controls. It allows for the usual EQ changes, control re-assignments, and the like. Overall, it’s a relatively straightforward app to use.
On the other hand, the physical touch controls on the Aerofit are quite sensitive. As someone with long hair, there were two things I noted.
The good news is that the touch controls work even when I tap on them through my hair. The bad news is that the controls were so sensitive that it would register my hair brushing against it as me touching the controls, which could get annoying sometimes.
