Xiaomi’s first clip-on earbuds, the ‘Xiaomi Clip, ‘ might get a global release soon. The wireless earbuds have been listed on Xiaomi’s global website, hinting at an imminent launch. Xiaomi launched its first clip-on earbuds in China earlier this year, in May. It’s expected to debut at the Xiaomi 18 Pro global launch event on November 17th.
Xiaomi Clip global launch
Xiaomi Clip is listed on the company’s official global website, with the product page covering everything from its design and features to specifications. However, pricing and availability details haven’t been revealed. In China, the Xiaomi Clip is priced at CNY 849, which translates to around Rs 11,993. The earbuds come in Sand Gold, Pearl White, Frost Purple, and Graphite Black. It competes with rivals like the Huawei Free Clip 2.
Xiaomi Clip features and specifications
The highlight of the Xiaomi Clip is its design, which takes a C-shape to sit around your ear for a comfortable fit and wear. This way, you should be able to wear it for a long time, compared to TWS earbuds that sit properly in the ear and block your ear canals. Xiaomi Clip also works for people who still want to hear what’s going on around them or if someone’s trying to talk to them with the earbuds plugged in. While that’s helpful, people who prefer noise cancellation may not like this design since it won’t do a great job at cancelling out background noise.
The Xiaomi Clip features 11mm dynamic drivers with LHDC 5.0 codec, AAC and SBC support. It has a four-mic system with a bone-conduction voice pickup unit and wind-noise reduction, which should result in clearer calls and better sound with limited audio leakage. The earbuds have an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance, so you should be able to use them for workouts and runs.
It also comes with a feature that lets you start or stop recording by triple-pressing the case or earbuds. The Xiaomi Clip is compatible with Android and iOS devices, but Xiaomi phones have additional features such as audio sharing and seamless switching. There’s a Xiaomi Earbuds app for customising controls. Xiaomi claims the earbuds can last for up to nine hours on a single charge, and a total of 38 hours with the case. It also supports quick charging, which gives 3.5 hours of playback with a 10-minute charge.
The Xiaomi Clip is recommended to people who prefer an open-ear design for better comfort and the option not to block out surrounding sounds. But since there are several similar options available, buyers should check reviews and compare properly before making a buying decision.
