EarFun Clip Review

Open-ear earbuds have come a long way in design and functionality, but the EarFun Clip introduces a configuration that stands out from the crowd, both in comfort and innovation. Rather than sitting inside your ears or looping over them, the Clip attaches under your ear and floats its speaker just outside your ear canal. It’s an ergonomic, non-intrusive solution that delivers surprising performance for a budget-friendly price. ut how does the Clip stack up in terms of soundstage, battery life, and everyday usability? Let’s dive in.

What You Get

  • Clip earbuds
  • Charging case
  • USB Type-C charging cable
  • User-manual

EarFun Clip single

Look & Feel

Open-ear earbuds have interesting designs, and the Clip has one that I’ve yet to experience. At first I wasn’t sure what part was supposed to go in your ear, but it didn’t take long to figure out. Instead of an ear loop, the Clip is worn on the underside of your ear, with its main speaker hovering over just outside your ear cavity. This is a very intuitive design, and it didn’t take long for me to get used to their fit. They seccure nicley, giving you the benefit of not having to insert something into your ear without having to sacrifice some semblance of security.

EarFun Clip case open

Design & Funationality

The EarFun Clip acts like most true wireless earbuds do just without noise-canceling. One aspect to the Clip that I found myself appriciating was its physical buttons. I think touch sensors would feel a bit weird with how the earbuds clip on behind your ear, and it looks like EarFun took that into account. Pressing the left or right buttons will increase of decrease volume, while double-tapping will play/pause your tracks. It’s simple and effective. EarFun also offers a companion app that has a variety of features that work with the Clip. This includes many different sound personalization options, like a custom EQ and a personalized sound test. There’s also Theater mode, which is the Clip’s version of spatial audio, and gaming mode, which offers low latecy, lag-free audio.

EarFun Clip case closed

Bluetooth

I have not seen a Bluetooth product carry version 6.0 until now. Along with support from Google Fast Pair, the Clip has almost lightning quick connection, with no dropouts occuring. The Clip also features a multipoint connection, and if you have Android, you can enjoy LDAC streaming. That makes the Clip on of the cheapest set of wireless earbuds to feature both.

Battery Life

For an inexpensive set of earbuds, the Clip has a suprisignly good battery life. Roughly ten hours of playtime can be enjoyed off a complete charge, with the case adding up to 40 hours.

EarFun Clip pair

Soundstage

My first impression of the Clip was its surprisingly wide soundstage. I know the concept allows for the sound to breathe in the open air, but I’ve tried a few open-ear earbuds now, and I don’t think they’ve achieved what the Clip does here with its soundstage. The spatial imaging is distinctly non-linear, with sounds appearing from specific origins in the mix. It’s hard to effectively localize these elements when they have this floaty quality to them, but the stereo field still has structure. Individual sounds that appear take on a particular dimension, which makes the soundstage very holographic. This is all without using Theater Mode, which is meant to expand the soundstage further. Using this mode, positioning gains a bit more identity, stretching out the left and right channels for greater separation. Going back to the default settings squeezes the sound in, but retains its open-air character.

Low End

Bass frequencies tend not to be very powerful over open-ear earbuds. The Clip tries its best to feature bass extension, but it rarely results in anything resembling impactful. Sub-bass frequencies lack weight, but subtly rise up at points depending on how prevalent it features in your track selection. It establishes a surface that has presence but is severely underpowered in the mix. If you’re listening to Hip-Hop or electronic music, the Clip doesn’t have the right level of energy to it, but warm acoustic tracks and jazzy basslines are smooth enough to enjoy, especially with a bit of bass boost from EQ.

Mids

Being these are budget open-ear wireless earbuds, the Clip isn’t going to offer the most detailed midrange, but there’s enough drive here to make the tone lively. Each instrument feels like it’s trapped in a box, but there’s enough gain behind it to tap into striking note velocity. This makes the Clip’s transient response the most impressive part of its sound signature, making each strum or pluck appear full and direct. While instrumental tracks serve the best performance for the Clip, vocals do not. They show the most significant dip in resolution, and it quiets them in a way that makes them hard to cut through busier tracks.

Highs

The clearest part of the Clip’s sound signature is definitely the highs. They have the most detail and evenness in the mix, hovering over the frequency response with great height and depth. They trickle outward with a sense of sparkle, blooming into an airy tone that really brings out some nice instrumental artifacts. There’s a clickiness to them that I find highly satisfying, and it never appears too bright or harsh. It’s a delicate tone that colors instruments and complements their place in the mix.

Summary

The EarFun Clip might not deliver deep bass or hi-fi-level mids, but it excels in unexpected ways. From a surprisingly immersive soundstage and crisp highs to the intuitive design and stellar battery life, this earbud defies many limitations typical of open-ear audio. Add in LDAC support, Bluetooth 6.0, and a well-integrated companion app, and you’re looking at one of the most feature-rich open-ear wireless earbuds in its price bracket. While it’s not for bassheads or vocal purists, the Clip is an ideal choice for casual listeners, runners, or anyone seeking secure, comfortable earbuds that don’t sacrifice clarity or smart features. For under $100, it’s a compelling new direction for the future of open-ear audio.

Pros Cons
  • Unique and comfortable under-ear design

  • Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC support

  • Physical buttons for intuitive control

  • Strong battery life

  • Excellent soundstage and stereo imaging

  • Crisp, airy treble with good detail

  • Custom EQ and features via EarFun app

  • Multipoint connectivity and Google Fast Pair support

  • Lacks impactful bass and sub-bass presence

  • Vocals can sound recessed and underpowered

The EarFun Clip is available at here.

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Alex Schiffer
Alex S. is a sound designer and voice-over artist who has worked in film, commercials, and podcasts. He loves horror movies and emo music.