Open-ear earbuds — hate it or love it, this genre of earbuds has added greater diversity to a market that lacks it. For many users, in-ear earbuds may not always be the standard cup of tea, yet they have become the dominant product in the wireless audio consumer market. While in-ear earbuds are suited for audiophiles, their design inherently makes them susceptible to sliding and falling off the ears, and could be uncomfortable if worn for long periods. Open-ear earbuds have sought to address these downsides.
The Huawei FreeClip sports an iconic C-bridge Design, an engineering marvel patented by Huawei. The clip-on open-ear earbuds defy design conventions, offering both comfort and style.
Built for Fitness
The largest demographic of open-ear earbud users is typically athletes who want secure, sweatproof, and comfortable earbuds for workouts. This might be why we have seen most open-ear earbuds being marketed mainly toward active consumers. Huawei spent three years mastering the C-bridge Design and its clip-on mechanism to optimize the FreeClip for fitness enthusiasts. In fact, the C-bridge Design is based on extensive research done on more than 10,000 human ears from all over the world. As a result, the FreeClip can adapt to every ear type and provide a secure and comfortable fit. This is thanks to the C-bridge’s Ni-Ti memory wire core, lightweight build of only 5.6 g each, and optimized 11-degree tilt angle.
All these allow the earbuds to stay on the ears even as you work up a sweat. You can jump, run, and move about without the earbuds slipping off. At the same time, the open-ear design structure brings better breathability to the ears and allows you to stay connected to the real world — important for those dabbling in outdoor sports like running and cycling. These earbuds also carry an IP54-rated water and sweat resistance rating.
Ideal for Workplace
With fewer cubicles and greater collaborative spaces in modern offices, in-ear earbuds can get in the way when you need to work closely with colleagues. The open-ear design of the FreeClip lets users stay focused on work while enjoying their favorite tunes, and also stay aware of their surroundings. This makes it easier for spontaneous interactions with coworkers, and also makes the user seem more approachable.
With a total of 36 hours of battery life with the charging case and incredible call quality, users can get through back-to-back meetings without any battery anxiety. Moreover, with the Reverse Sound Waves System and the C-bridge Design, the FreeClip keeps the audio within the immediate periphery of the ears and reduces sound leakage. This protects the user’s privacy when taking calls around others. Furthermore, the intelligent left-right ear recognition adds a new level of convenience.
That means users do not have to worry about wearing them correctly and can simply put them on and go.
Fashion Forward
The FreeClip follows Huawei’s new Fashion Forward strategy to transform its wearable technologies into fashion statements. With its earring-like design and two stylish colorways, the FreeClip can pass off as a fashion accessory that complements any outfit.