The newly launched OnePlus Buds Clip represents OnePlus’s first entry into the open-ear, clip-on wireless earbud market. Designed to provide all-day comfort while allowing you to remain aware of your surroundings, they feature a distinct C-bridge look and high-fidelity audio specifications.
Core Features
- Smart Left-Right Detection — Symmetrical design allows either earbud to be worn on either ear; the buds automatically recognize their positioning and route the stereo channels accordingly.
- Premium Audio Architecture — Co-created and tuned with Dynaudio, packing an 11mm woofer and a 9mm tweeter per bud, each paired with its own digital-to-analogue converter (DAC).
- High-Res Codec Support — Supports LHDC 5.0, AAC, and SBC audio formats for high-definition streaming over Bluetooth 6.1.
- Anti-Leak Technology — Built with Dipole Sound-Field tech (Private Soundstage) that uses reverse sound waves to minimize sound leakage into the environment.
- Ergonomic Bridge Design — Uses a flexible nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) alloy bridge that wraps comfortably without excessive pinching, weighing only 5.2g per earbud.
- Clear Call Capabilities — Features six microphones with bone-conduction voice pickup units alongside a 6nm AI audio chip to filter out surrounding environment noise.
- Durability & Extras — Certified with an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. They also feature a “Drop Monitor” to alert you if a bud slips off, swipe/tap controls, and dual-device connectivity.
Battery Life and Performance
The playback duration varies based on the codec used at 50% volume:
| Metric | Using Standard AAC Codec | Using High-Res LHDC 5.0 Codec |
|---|---|---|
| Earbuds Alone | Up to 9.5 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Total with Charging Case | Up to 40 hours | Up to 36 hours |
- Hardware Capacities — Each individual earbud packs a 58mAh battery, while the storage and charging case houses a 530mAh cell.
- Charging Speeds — Reaching a full charge takes approximately 60 minutes for the earbuds alone and about 80 minutes for both the earbuds and case combined via USB Type-C.
