Edifier launches Hecate Sona Clip open-ear earbuds with Dolby Audio, LDAC & 44h battery

Edifier’s audio sub-brand Hecate has introduced the Sona Clip, a new pair of open-ear wireless earbuds set to go on sale in China on November 20. It is priced at 468 yuan ($70) and features a clip-on design that attaches to the outer ear, with a focus on high-resolution audio playback and built-in AI features.

Edifier Hecate Sona Clip Specifications

The physical design of the Sona Clip relies on a C-shaped bridge structure. Inside the bridge is a 0.5mm flexible nickel-titanium memory wire, which Edifier says has been tested to withstand 10,000 bends. The frame sits at a 12-degree angle to help keep the earbuds in place while running or moving.

The earbuds feature adaptive wearing, meaning there is no strict left or right earbud. You can clip either bud to either ear, and they will automatically adjust the audio channels accordingly. They will be sold in four colors: Mist White, Soft Gold, Night Mist Black, and Blackberry Pink.

Because open-ear headphones do not create a seal in the ear canal, they usually lose some bass response and leak sound to the people around you. To compensate, Edifier is using dual-magnetic dynamic drivers paired with a bass compensation algorithm and an independent rear acoustic chamber.

The earbuds also use directional audio technology to aim sound directly into the ear. They support Dolby Audio and use the LDAC codec for high-resolution streaming at up to 24-bit/96kHz.

Edifier is also integrating artificial intelligence into the Sona Clip’s software. The earbuds connect to ByteDance’s Doubao and DeepSeek large language models. By double-tapping the earbud, you can activate an AI assistant to answer questions, summarize meetings, or help with writing and coding.

The software also includes a real-time translation tool that supports 21 languages, which can be used for live conversations or translating text via the companion app.

For connectivity, the Sona Clip uses Bluetooth 6.1 and supports multipoint pairing, allowing you to connect two devices simultaneously. Voice calls are handled by a four-microphone array that uses an algorithm to filter out background noise.

The battery is rated for 11 hours of playback on the earbuds alone, while the charging case brings the total up to 44 hours. They are IP56-rated for dust and water resistance, and you can manage settings like touch controls, EQ modes, and a water-draining function through the Edifier Connect app.

In related news, Edifier has recently launched GT3 gaming earbuds with -50dB hybrid ANC and up to 48 hours of battery life.

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