Vivo launches its first clip-on earbuds with 12mm drivers, Hi-Res audio & 42h battery

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Vivo has launched the Buds Clip, its first pair of clip-on open-ear earbuds, alongside the new X500 smartphone series. The standard version carries a promotional price of 599 yuan ($89), down from its regular price of 699 yuan ($104). Vivo is also offering a wireless charging version for 699 yuan ($104), which will normally retail for 799 yuan ($119).

Vivo Buds Clip Specifications

Like other clip-on earbuds that have hit the market recently, the Buds Clip are designed to leave your ear canal completely unblocked. They attach to the edge of your ear using a flexible memory titanium alloy bridge. They are quite light at 5.2 grams per earbud.

The earbuds feature a symmetrical design, which means there is no dedicated left or right earbud. You can simply clip them onto either ear, and they automatically adjust the stereo channels based on how they are worn. They come in black, along with white and purple color options that feature a textured, pearlescent finish.

For audio, the earbuds use 12mm drivers. Because open-ear designs naturally let sound leak out, Vivo included an anti-leakage mode that relies on directional audio to keep your music or podcasts pointed directly at your ear canal.

There is also an adaptive volume feature that shifts the audio levels depending on how loud your environment is, plus a standard 10-band equalizer to adjust the mix. For phone calls, the Buds Clip use two microphones and a bone-conduction sensor to separate your voice from background noise.

In terms of battery life, the earbuds last up to 10 hours per charge, while the charging case increases the total runtime to 42 hours. They also support fast charging, delivering three hours of playback in 10 minutes, and come with an IP55 rating for protection against dust and water.

You control the earbuds via a touch area on the outside of the casing, which supports taps for playing or pausing and sliding gestures for volume. They can connect to three devices at once via Bluetooth.

However, as is common with mobile hardware, some of the more advanced software features are locked to the company’s own ecosystem. If you want to use the built-in real-time translation or get AI-generated transit notifications, you will need to pair them with a compatible Vivo or iQOO phone.

In related news, Vivo has recently launched the Watch 6 with a sapphire crystal, a 1.47-inch AMOLED display, eSIM support, and up to 21 days of battery life.

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