Sennheiser is adding a new form factor to its audio lineup with the Accentum Clip, the company’s first set of open-ear, clip-on wireless earbuds. Following a global launch earlier this month for $269.95 CAD, the earbuds are now rolling out in China for 1,499 yuan ($220).
Sennheiser Accentum Clip Specifications
Instead of using silicone tips that sit inside the ear canal, the Accentum Clip attaches to the outer ear using a flexible hook. It is a design built specifically for people who want to listen to audio while maintaining full awareness of their surroundings.
Each earbud weighs 6.8 grams, and the total package with the charging case weighs 57 grams. They come in two standard colors, Cream White and Classic Black, and have an IP54 rating, meaning they can handle light rain and sweat.
For audio, Sennheiser is using a 12mm dynamic driver. Because open-ear designs naturally struggle with sound leakage and bass response, the company has included a specific internal damping system to limit how much audio bleeds out to people nearby.
The earbuds also use a Dynamic Equalizer that adjusts the frequency response based on your volume. If you are listening at lower volumes, the EQ boosts the bass and finer details, then gradually flattens out as you turn the volume up to keep the sound balanced.
The Accentum Clip supports the SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs, allowing for higher-resolution wireless playback on compatible devices. Connectivity is handled by Bluetooth 6.0, and the earbuds support multipoint, so you can connect them to a phone and a computer at the same time and switch between them.
For phone calls, the earbuds use an environmental noise cancellation (ENC) algorithm to filter out background noise and isolate your voice. You control playback and calls using touch panels on the back of the buds, which also support smart pause and single-earbud use.
All customization, including EQ adjustments and control mapping, is done through the Sennheiser Smart Control Plus app on iOS and Android.
Battery life is rated at up to 36 hours total when factoring in the USB-C charging case. The case also supports fast charging for quick top-ups when the battery is running low.
In related news, Honor has launched the Earbuds 5e with adaptive 52dB ANC, LHDC 5.0 support, AI-powered features, and up to 45 hours of battery life, while Lenovo has introduced its new Yoga earbuds with 40dB ANC and up to 36 hours of total battery life.
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(JD)
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