vivo launches new wireless headset that clings to the auricle without entering the ear canal Buds ClipIt launched for sale in China. The two-piece clip structure places the speaker in front of the ear and the counterweight at the back. Thus, the user can manage music and phone calls directly through the headset while continuing to hear the surrounding sounds.
On vivo’s product page, it is stated that the design was developed for long-term use and balanced weight distribution. The right and left headphones are placed separately in the charging box. The clip body offers a different seating style for glasses stem users than open models with behind-the-ear hooks.
The main advantage of the open-ear design is that it does not completely block out traffic noise while walking or nearby conversations in the office. However, since there is no physical insulation between the ear and the speaker, it is more difficult to produce strong bass and limit sound leakage. vivo aims to reduce this difference with its directed speaker structure and software settings.
Touch controls allow play, pause and answer calls via the headset. It is also possible to run the voice assistant on the connected phone. However, the product page does not provide comparative results regarding microphone performance in real environments or audibility in crowded public transport.
Open structure offers choice between comfort and insulation
Buds Clip targets users who do not want pressure on the ear canal during sports or who are uncomfortable with silicone-tipped headphones. The tightness of the clip will be decisive here; A structure that is too loose may fall off during movement, while a structure that is too tight may cause discomfort during long use. Therefore, independent tests will show how the product fits different ear shapes.
Open headphones may not always be suitable in quiet offices due to sound leakage. On the other hand, they can offer a safer option than closed models as they provide environmental awareness during running and urban walking. In a noisy airplane or subway environment, in-ear models with active noise cancellation will remain more effective.
Clip-shaped headphones also make it important to insert the right and left parts into the ear in the correct direction. vivo states that despite the symmetrical appearance, the channels are recognized separately in the charging case and in the software. It is necessary to follow the instructions in the initial setup, as incorrect placement can affect the sound stage and microphone direction.
The open design does not physically block environmental sound during phone calls. Although the microphone algorithm tries to separate speech from the background, wind and traffic noise may cause more problems than closed-body models. This difference will be as important as the music quality, especially for those who frequently make calls outside.
vivo Buds Clip is currently only listed for the Chinese market. The company did not announce an international sales date, Turkish price or global color options. Therefore, instead of import prices, it is necessary to wait for vivo’s possible global announcement.