Anker Aeroclip 2 vs LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am

What Aeroclip 2 does better (6) and where xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Anker · 2026Aeroclip 2

6.8Score

6 advantages≈ $190

Higher score

6.8Score

4 advantages≈ $150

4.4Noise control & calls8.7

5.8Battery6.4

9.3Build & features4.4

Why is Aeroclip 2 better than xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am?

Specifications

Only differences	Anker Aeroclip 2≈ $1906.8	LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am≈ $1506.8
Sound
Fit	Open-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	10 mm
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	—
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	4	6
Noise reduction for calls	Yes	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	10 h
Battery life with ANC	—	7 h
Total with charging case	32 h	30 h
Charging time	—	2.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)	10 min → 4 h	—
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	6	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	LDAC	AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	No
aptX	No	No
LDAC	Yes	No
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	—	Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app	Yes	—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	6.2 g	5.3 g
Protection rating	IP57	IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx7	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	5	—
Colours	Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black, Cloud White	—
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes