Meet the JBL Soundgear Clips True Wireless Open-Ear Headphones, a bold fusion of street-ready style and open-ear innovation. These hybrid earbuds feature OpenSound technology with Air Conduction and a SonicArc design, delivering enhanced soundscapes and full ambient awareness. It also lets you enjoy a comfortable but private listening experience that’s perfect for commutes, workouts, and everyday use. Plus, this unit packs a weatherproof build, crystal-clear voice calls, and on-ear controls, so it can fully adapt to your lifestyle.
Key Features
- Hybrid Music Companion: Stop choosing between listening to your playlist and your surroundings, as the JBL Soundgear Clips let the world in while your music stays front and centre. Boasting OpenSound Technology, these headphones sit comfortably on your ears without blocking the ear canal. It is also engineered with 11mm dynamic drivers with an Adaptive Bass Boost algorithm to provide sounds that are smooth and rich in depth.
- Optimised For Convenience: Have your music or calls be for your ears only as this device features a SonicArc design that offers crystal-clear audio, minimal sound leakage, and enhanced bass performance.
- Be Heard Loud and Clear: With four beamforming microphones and JBL’s proprietary AI-trained algorithm for noise reduction, you can rest assured that your calls stay audible even when you’re outside. To provide added convenience, you can also choose to use one or both beamforming mics in each earbud.
- All-Day Comfort: Listen for longer without straining your ears as these headphones’ memory wire hook is wrapped in a soft, flexible material, keeping it lightweight and snug while you wear it. Moreover, this unit is backed up with optimal clipping strength, so it stays stable on your ear without feeling like it's too loose or pinching your skin.
- User-Friendly Controls: JBL’s Soundgear Clips feature on-ear controls that let you quickly manage music, adjust volume, and take calls. You can also download the My JBL Headphones app, which allows you to customise gestures and access various EQ presets.
- Long-Lasting Battery: Powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery, this JBL device offers a total of up to 32 hours of runtime (8 hours of music in the headphones on a single charge). It can also be quickly charged for 10 minutes, giving you an extra three hours of playtime. Now you can listen for days on end!
- Rugged Build: Built to keep up with your active lifestyle, the Soundgear Clips by JBL are made with an IP54 dustproof and splashproof structure.
- Seamless Connections: Thanks to its Bluetooth v5.4 and Multi-Point connection, you can pair your JBL headphones to two devices and switch seamlessly from one unit to the other. It also supports Fast Pair by Google, allowing you to link Android devices hassle-free.
JBL Soundgear Clips True Wireless Open-Ear Headphones - Black (JBLSNDGEARCLBLK) is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Neneferroni from
Comfort and Sound
I am completely thrilled with the JBL Clips headphones! Their on-ear design is perfect; they are unbelievably lightweight and so comfortable that I truly forget I'm wearing them. They adapt perfectly to the ear and are incredibly practical. The audio quality is excellent, and the noise isolation is perfect, allowing me to enjoy music optimally without external distractions. I also adore the beautiful Bronze/Brown color and the sophisticated design. Highly recommended for anyone seeking comfort, style, and superior sound!
Date published: 2025-11-18
Rated 4 out of
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Elbr from
Great product but didn’t fit my ear
I bought this and returned it but for no other reason than I have a weird shaped ear so was looking for something to clip on instead. The JBL headphones were great, sound quality was what I was looking for and I’ve always used JBL sound systems. The only thing is because the headphone is a ball shape and my weird ear is flat it didn’t sit into the canal properly which is a shame and maybe something for JBL to consider for future design. Anyway JBL were great with responses and returns and when I had a few questions along the way they were really helpful and easy to get in touch with.
Date published: 2026-02-19
Rated 4 out of
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iuzza88 from
good earplug
These headphones are very unique, a new model with an attractive design. These headphones don't fit inside your ear, but rest on your ears like earrings, and the great thing is that you don't feel like you're in a muffled bubble. The sound quality is excellent, I just have some difficulty placing the right one correctly but I think it's just a matter of habit. They connect immediately via Bluetooth but you can download the app to customize the various functions.
Date published: 2025-11-01
Rated 5 out of
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Esther_ep from
Great
The JBL Soundgear Clips surprised me with how comfortable they are, although if you like to isolate yourself from the world while listening to music, these won't do the trick. They don't have noise cancellation and are designed to allow you to hear what's going on around you. Call quality is perfect. The battery life is excellent, and with fast charging, they're fully charged in just a few minutes. The charging case is quite compact. If I had to find a fault, it's that if they're not in the case, it's a little difficult to tell which earbud goes on the right or left. At least, I had a bit of trouble figuring it out.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 5 out of
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Bob Bob 21 from
Great
Bought these a month ago and love the quality of air play and ease of use.
Date published: 2026-05-02
Rated 3 out of
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ParagV from
Not sure if they’re ready for prime time
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Alright! These clips are pretty cool! Nice solid case and design. Easy, fast, connection. I do feel the sound quality on this set is not what I expect from JBL. They don’t sound and clear despite having lossless audio playing through them. Additionally I noticed they were not playing immediately and were pausing every couple minutes randomly when I first started playing them. Battery life after an hour went from 74 to 45. Seems very adequate. They feel like you’re not wearing anything on your ears, super light and comfortable. You may be wondering how they fit on the ears and my 4th picture should help you understand how they sit in the ears.
Date published: 2026-03-02
Rated 5 out of
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lucyli from
Love them
I have always used Samsung earbuds, which offer great sound, but I recently started looking for open-ear headphones. Because I spend most of my day taking calls for work, I really wanted a pair that allowed me to take calls easily and listen to music while being aware of my surroundings.
I have been using these while workimg, walking my dog, and at the gym, and I absolutely love them. I previously tried the JBL Endurance, but I didn't find them very comfortable and the microphone was far too sensitive. But these clips are incredibly comfy and offer high-quality sound. The mic performance is actually superior to both the Endurance and my previous earbuds, and they are very aesthetic. They truly tick every single box for me.
Date published: 2026-01-23
Rated 5 out of
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JefferyF from
Comfortable, long battery, clear sounds
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Didn't realize how much I'd end up liking these. They go around the backside of the ear and honestly I can't even feel they are there. The sound quality and really good for their size and even with the openness of them, they block out a lot of ambient noises and I hear my calls and music clearly. I've worn the. All day a few times with no discomfort or had the batteries die. The case has a nice magnetic capture and charges them quickly. Very simple to connect to the JBL app and my phone pluetooth.
Date published: 2026-03-05