ⓘ Xiaomi
Xiaomi is finally bringing its new open-ear wireless earbuds to the global market, almost six months after they went on sale in China. The company has released open-ear models before, including the OpenWear Stereo Pro, but the Xiaomi Clip is its first pair with a clip-on design, much like the Sony LinkBuds Clip and Anker Soundcore C50i.
The buds clip onto the outer edge of each ear, leaving the ear canal open so you can hear what’s going on around you. At just 5.5 g each, they should be comfortable to wear for longer listening sessions. Speaking of which, Xiaomi says the earbuds last up to 9 hours on a single charge. The charging case bumps that up to 38 hours in total, compared with 37 hours for the LinkBuds Clip and 28 hours for the Soundcore C50i.
The Xiaomi Clip packs 11 mm dynamic drivers and supports Hi-Res Audio playback through the LHDC 5.0 codec. The buds also support AAC and SBC, and they support multipoint connectivity over Bluetooth 5.4. You get a four-mic setup for calls, tap controls for playback, and IP57 dust and water resistance for outdoor listening. On top of that, you can use Apple Find My to track down the charging case if you misplace it.
The Xiaomi Clip earbuds come in Sand Gold, Pearl White, Frost Purple, and Graphite Black colorways. The earbuds are currently listed on the Xiaomi global website, but more details on pricing and availability are expected to be revealed at the Xiaomi Global Launch event on November 17th. For perspective, the earbuds retail for CNY 849 (~$125) in China.
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