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The model has all the hallmarks of a standard pair of open-ear buds, like how noise from the outside world leaks through them. Hearing the surrounding environment is crucial for runners and bicyclists to stay safe on the road, although it can muddle audio output. You can’t avoid that aspect when it comes to this type of earbuds; however, Soundcore made multiple tweaks that either lessened these problems or made them non-issues.
For example, the AeroFit 2’s audio output is wonderfully lush. The sound quality was as good as a pair of in-ear buds. Singers, rappers, and instrumental tracks were all equally vibrant. What surprised me was the punchy bass. I honestly didn’t expect much, so I was thoroughly impressed when I first experienced its power while listening to music. The bass is so strong it acts almost like a pseudo-ANC (active noise canceling) feature, blocking out some outside noise.
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That said, the bass can be a little too powerful. The AeroFit 2 performs great when playing music, but with YouTube videos, the bass can be so overwhelming that it nearly drowns out everything else.
You rotate the device on this path to find the most comfortable fit. Bundled with the AeroFit 2 earbuds is a handy guide teaching users how to wear the devices properly. According to Soundcore, the speakers are supposed to point directly into your ear canals. So, you move the hook along one of four settings until it fits correctly. It’s a small touch, but I appreciate being able to adjust the pair to my liking.