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OnePlus unveils Buds Clip, its first clip-on wireless earbuds
The OnePlus Buds Clip is the company’s first clip-on wireless earbuds. The open-ear model does not block the ear canal and is secured to the ear with a C-shaped clip. Each earbud has an audio unit at one end and a support that keeps it in place at the other. The model comes in pearl white and pink with a glossy metallic finish.
The earbuds’ sound was tuned in collaboration with Danish company Dynaudio. Each earbud has an 11 mm driver for low frequencies and a 9 mm driver for high frequencies. Each works with a separate DAC module that converts the digital signal into sound. On compatible Android devices, the LHDC 5.0 format can be used for higher-quality sound.
Sensors determine which ear each earbud is in and automatically adjust the right and left audio channels. This eliminates the need to look for right and left markings on the earbuds. The feature also works when only 1 earbud is worn, but slightly tilting the head is recommended for more accurate results. Each earbud weighs 5.2 g and has a flexible nickel-titanium arc. Its shape was designed based on measurements from more than 3,500 ears.
The OnePlus Buds Clip does not have active noise cancellation, which electronically reduces external sounds. Instead, inverse sound waves are emitted from a rear opening so that people nearby hear less sound coming from the earbuds. This reduces sound leakage. The built-in 6 microphones filter out background noise during calls and isolate the user’s voice. A separate 6 nm AI chip handles audio processing for calls and the translation feature.
When listening to music in AAC format, the earbuds last 9.5 hours on a single charge. Figures for LHDC format vary, with battery life listed as 8–8.5 hours. The charging case increases the total battery life to 40 hours in AAC mode. The total is 36 hours in LHDC mode. Because LHDC, which provides higher-quality sound, uses more power, the battery drains faster.
The OnePlus Buds Clip supports Bluetooth 6.1 connectivity and can connect to 2 devices simultaneously. The earbuds have an IP55 rating, meaning they are resistant to dust and water splashes. The charging case does not have this protection. The open design allows ambient sounds to be heard, but because there is no active noise cancellation, external sounds may be more noticeable in noisy places.
An authorized retailer in Hong Kong has listed the model for 1,199 Hong Kong dollars (about 260 manats). This is approximately $153. Although the device is listed on the company’s global online store, its global price and wider release date have not been announced. The model will be sold in Asia, Europe and other regions. However, OnePlus withdrew from the US and UK markets earlier this year.
The rival Samsung Galaxy Buds On will go on sale in Korea on October 27. Its product pages appeared at some European stores but were later removed.