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Soundgear Clips

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Apple · Sound

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LAUNCH DATE3 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Announced	Announcement date not recorded	Announcement date not recorded
Released	Release date not recorded	2026-09-18
Status	Release status not recorded	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Environmental	—	40% recycled material content overall
Launch Price (USD)	$149.95 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)	$129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price)
Models	—	AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Models and regions	—	Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions
Price in Nigeria	₦210,000 (Stored estimate)	Nigeria price not recorded. Worldwide quote: USD 129

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Brand	JBL	Apple
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Launch Date	January 5, 2026 (CES; on-sale March 2026)	September 9, 2026
Model Name	JBL Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Price	$149.95	$129 (US launch)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS6 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Driver Size	11mm	—
Driver Type	Dynamic	Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	—
Impedance	32 ohm	—
Sensitivity	85 dB SPL @1kHz	—
Sound Features	JBL OpenSound air-conduction technology, Adaptive Bass Boost, SonicArc design for reduced sound leakage	Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE10 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Not applicable (open-ear, air-conduction)	Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness
App Support	JBL Headphones app	—
Customizable EQ	6 presets or 10-band EQ	—
Find My Earbuds	—	Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My
Other Features	—	Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri
Sound Modes	Not further publicly specified	Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness
Touch Controls	Yes — all-access touch control, customizable via app	Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Inherent to open-ear design	Yes, Transparency mode
Voice Assistant Support	Supported	Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures)
Wear Detection	—	Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION5 fields

BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Colors Available	Copper, Blue, Purple, White	White
Dimensions	—	Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm
Form Factor	Clip-on, open-ear earclip (no in-ear insertion or hook)	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Ingress Protection	IP54	IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant)
Materials	Soft TPU with flexible memory-wire SonicArc clip mechanism; translucent metallic finish	40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case
Weight	6.5g per earbud; case 39.7g	4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case)

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers
Device Battery Capacity	Earbud 55mAh; Case 530mAh	—
Fast Charging	10 min = 3 hrs playback	5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening
Total Playtime	Up to 32 hrs (8h earbuds + 24h case); talk time up to 4 hrs	Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version)
Wireless Charging	—	Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES3 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Hands-Free Calls Support	Yes	Yes, with Voice Isolation
Mic Count	4 total	—
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	Beamforming with AI algorithm for call clarity	Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone

BOX CONTENTS6 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Charging Cable	USB-C (implied)	—
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	Not applicable (clip-on design)	None (open-ear design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	Compact color-matched carrying case	Charging case (USB-C)
Main Device	JBL Soundgear Clips earclips	AirPods 5
User Manual	Quick start guide	Documentation
Warranty Card	Included	—

COMPATIBILITY3 fields

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Operating Systems	iOS, Android	iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions)
Profiles Supported	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP	—
Supported Devices	Google Fast Pair	Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features)

KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	Soundgear Clips	AirPods 5
Highlight	JBL's first clip-on, air-conduction earclip — a fashion-forward accessory needing no ear insertion.	The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio.