Huawei looks ready to refresh its unusual open-ear earbuds, the FreeClip, with a sleeker second-generation model. A real-life photo of the FreeClip 2 has now surfaced online, giving us a first look at the design changes and new color option. The earbuds are scheduled to launch on September 24 in China with the Huawei Watch GT 6 series, while a global announcement could take place earlier on September 19.
The leaked photos show the FreeClip 2 in a new blue finish, with black and white likely rounding out the lineup. The overall concept hasn’t changed much — the earbuds still use the same “Acoustic Ball” that rests near the ear canal, counterbalanced by the “Comfort Bean” on the outside. They’re linked by the distinctive C-shaped bridge that gives the product its name.
That said, Huawei appears to have made some subtle refinements. The C-bridge now has a matte finish instead of gloss, which should look cleaner and resist fingerprints. The clip itself seems to use a striped texture, possibly for better grip and to reduce pressure during long listening sessions. Comfort was one of the main complaints with the original model, so these tweaks could make a noticeable difference.
Details on sound quality, battery life, and features like noise cancellation haven’t leaked yet, but it’s safe to assume Huawei will try to offer a reasonable upgrade over the first generation FreeClip and also stay ahead of rivals in the open-ear category, such as Nothing.
If the FreeClip 2 lives up to the design improvements seen here, it could be one of the more stylish and comfortable options in the growing open-ear earbuds space.
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