Cleer Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones, Alpha

At a desk, on a flight, or during a call in a noisy room, headphones need to do more than play music. The Cleer Alpha combines adaptive noise cancellation with over-ear padding and app-based sound controls.

Its 40mm ironless drivers, Dirac Spatial Audio, and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX Adaptive are aimed at listeners who want a customizable wireless setup.

The practical question is whether you’ll use those extras day to day. With multipoint connectivity and up to 35 hours of playtime, it’s built to move between calls and listening without frequent charging.

Size & fit

The Alpha is an over-ear design with soft earcups and interchangeable memory foam padding. That setup is intended to sit around the ears rather than press directly against them, while its lightweight construction is meant to support longer listening sessions. The headphones also fold for storage in the included carrying case, a useful detail if you need to pack them away between uses.

For example, you could keep them on during a stretch of music at your desk, then take a call without switching to a separate headset. Dual microphones and Qualcomm cVc voice technology are included to help make calls clearer while reducing background noise. The description doesn’t give the headphones’ weight or dimensions, though, so shoppers who need a precise fit comparison won’t find those details here.

Pros

Adaptive noise cancellation and adjustable ambient-noise settings give you options beyond simply blocking out sound. You can tune the balance in the Cleer+ app, choose a preset EQ, or create a custom one, that flexibility matters if you switch between music, calls, and situations where you want more awareness of your surroundings.

Multipoint connectivity is another practical advantage for moving between devices, such as a computer and a phone. Battery life is listed at up to 35 hours, and a 10-minute quick charge is stated to add 4 hours of playtime. Those are useful headline figures, but the provided details don’t explain the conditions behind the battery estimate.

Spec sheet

• Type: Over-ear Bluetooth headphones with adaptive noise cancellation
• Drivers: 40mm ironless drivers
• Audio: Dirac Spatial Audio, Hi-Res Wireless audio, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive
• Bluetooth: 5.1
• Battery life: Up to 35 hours of playtime
• Quick charge: 10 minutes for 4 additional hours of playtime
• Calls: Dual microphones with Qualcomm cVc technology
• Controls and settings: Cleer+ app with preset and custom EQ, noise-canceling, and ambient-noise settings
• Storage: Foldable design with included carrying case

From the way it is set up, the Alpha favors adjustable listening and everyday convenience over a stripped-down, no-frills headphone design. You’ll appreciate it if you want noise control, call features, and sound customization in one pair. Better avoided if a verified weight, exact dimensions, or a simple feature set is more important to you.

When it makes sense

Choose the Alpha if you expect to use noise cancellation, switch among multiple devices, or adjust your sound through an app. It offers more control than a basic wireless pair, and the folding design and case help when you need to put it away. If you only need headphones for occasional, straightforward listening, those added settings may not be a meaningful benefit. The available details also don’t quantify how much noise the ANC removes, so buyers comparing cancellation strength will need more than the feature name to judge that point.