Vivo Buds Clip has officially launched in China as the company’s first clip-style open-ear TWS earbuds. The earbuds were introduced on September 21 with a 5.2-gram design, 12mm drivers, Hi-Res Audio, AI call noise reduction and up to 42 hours of total battery life. Vivo is offering standard and wireless charging variants in China. The India launch and price are yet to be announced, but the new earbuds could be interesting for Indian users who prefer open-ear audio for commuting, office work and outdoor use.
Vivo Buds Clip India Launch And Price
- Launch in India: Nothing confirmed so far as Vivo has only launched Buds Clip in China but has not yet announced the date of launch in India.
- Price in India: No announcement has been made so far regarding the price of the Buds Clip for its sale in India.
- Price in China: The price of its standard version is around CNY 599 and the price of the wireless charging variant has been set at CNY 699.
- Availability in India: No concrete information has come to light regarding the date and sources for sale of Buds Clip in India.
Open-Ear Clip Design Gets A Lightweight Build
What separates the Vivo Buds Clip from traditional TWS earbuds is how they are worn. These earbuds sit outside the ear canal and are secured to the ear by a titanium bridge that bends around it.
Each earbud weighs just 5.2 grams and the company claims to have tested the fit on more than 2,000 actual ears. The earbuds are also symmetrical so either can go in either ear.
This design could make more sense for Indian users who want to hear their surroundings while travelling, walking or working.
- 12mm driver with dual magnetic moving-coil technology
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless support with LDAC
- Three listening modes, including voice enhancement and sound leakage reduction
- IP55 dust and water resistance
- Touch controls for playback, calls and other functions
42-Hour Battery, AI Calls And Three-Device Connectivity
Battery capacity is another attractive aspect of Vivo Buds Clip. The earbuds have a 10-hour battery life, while the operation time of the charging case makes total playback time equal to 42 hours. The device is equipped with a feature allowing you to get 3 hours of audio playback with just a 10-minute charging.
The wireless variant supports Qi wireless charging, as well as reverse wireless charging compatible phones for charging.
Vivo has implemented two microphones, VPU bone conduction microphone and AI noise cancelling technology allowing it to receive calls without interruption.
Buds Clip can connect to three devices at the same time, meaning users can pair it with their phone, laptop, and tablet. This feature can be especially useful for those who often switch between their office laptop and mobile device during the day.
The earbuds function not only as audio devices but also support live translation among other smart features. However, some of the advanced features are only available on the compatible Vivo and IQOO devices, thus leaving some users of other brands such as Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi and others without some of the features.
For now, the company has not announced when the Vivo Buds Clip will come to India, so it is only possible to use the pricing and launch date as a reference rather than any actual details concerning the launch of the product in India.
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FAQs
Question 1: What is an open-ear design and what is the difference of that concept when we speak of regular earbuds?
Open-ear earphones stay outside the ear canal, providing access to sounds occurring around them while listening to music.
Question 2: How do the Vivo Buds Clip achieve their 42 hours of battery?
The earphones have a maximum playback time of 10 hours, with the charging case providing 42 hours in total.
Question 3: When is the Vivo Buds Clip expected to launch in India and what will be its price?
Vivo has not announced the date and the price for India, while Buds Clip has already been launched in China.
Question 4: Are the Vivo Buds Clip suitable for workouts?
Yes, due to the clip design and the IP55 rating, the headphones can be used during workout and walking or other outdoor activities.
Question 5: What are the pros and cons of the open-ear design?
Open-ear devices provide better awareness and comfort, but have less noise isolation therefore it may have sound leaking and bass might not be strong.
