UGREEN Open-Ear Earbuds, IP56

Key specifications

Some earbuds seal off outside sound, an open-ear clip design takes a different approach, leaving your ears uncovered while you listen. That can suit walks and busy days when you’d rather not feel fully cut off.

The UGREEN ClipBuds Pro 2 use 11mm titanium drivers, Hi-Res Audio and LDAC, with Grammy-tuned sound and customizable EQ in the app. Six microphones, including a bone-conduction sensor in each earbud, support calls, while Bluetooth 6.1 handles the wireless connection.

Battery life is listed as up to 10 hours per charge or 46 hours with the case. A 10-minute charge is rated for up to 3 hours of playback. The earbuds weigh 6g each and have an IP56 rating. From the way it is set up, the main trade-off is clear: an open-ear fit offers less isolation than sealed earbuds, so it’s not the design to choose when blocking surrounding noise is the priority.

Who it’s for

These make sense for listeners who want music and calls without plugging or covering their ears. Picture taking a call on a walk, then switching back to a playlist while still hearing some of what’s happening nearby. The clip-on shape and flexible memory-titanium bridge are designed to stay in place without relying on a conventional in-ear seal.

The call features may also appeal to people who take meetings away from a quiet desk. The product lists wind-resistant AI call processing and a six-mic setup, but that doesn’t make an open-ear earbud a substitute for a dedicated headset in every noisy setting. A solid pick if you value an open fit, app-based sound adjustments, and translation tools in the same earbuds. It might not be a great match if you want strong passive noise isolation or prefer to keep smart features to a minimum.

Everyday use

The app adds EQ presets and controls for features such as LDAC, spatial audio, game mode, and dual connection, along with battery monitoring. The earbuds also detect their orientation and switch left and right audio channels automatically, so either one can be worn on either ear. That’s a practical detail when you grab one quickly rather than checking its markings.

The translation features cover several different tasks: live recording with transcription, summaries and translations, two-way conversation translation, simultaneous interpretation, and meeting notes with key points and action items. Online translation is listed for up to 131 languages, with offline interpretation in 11. These are feature claims, not a guarantee that every conversation or accent will translate perfectly. The IP56 rating is also listed for workouts and exposure to sweat, rain, and dust, but the product details don’t establish how it performs in every environment.

Before you decide

Can they translate without an internet connection? The listed offline interpretation feature supports 11 languages, online translation is listed for up to 131.

Can you wear either earbud on either side? Yes. An orientation sensor is designed to switch the audio channel automatically.

How long do they play between charges? The listed maximum is up to 10 hours per charge and up to 46 hours with the charging case. Actual listening time may vary, the product details don’t specify conditions for those figures.

Is it worth it?

The ClipBuds Pro 2 combine an open-ear fit with audio controls, call processing, and several translation and transcription tools. That’s a more feature-heavy approach than choosing earbuds just for basic listening, and it will make most sense if you expect to use more than one of those extras. The case-based battery figure and quick-charge claim are useful for a long day, while the open design keeps isolation limited by nature. Choose them for accessible listening and a broad feature set, look elsewhere if your main goal is immersive, noise-blocking playback.