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| FreeClip | Sport Open Earbuds | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $220.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $199 (US launch price) |
| Notes | — | New 2026 model (product code SPORTOPN26), not the 2021 Bose Sport Open Earbuds; no Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode or aptX |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦308,000 | ₦278,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Bose |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Open-ear C-arm cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | December 12, 2023 (global announcement) | September 17, 2026 |
| Model Name | HUAWEI FreeClip | Sport Open Earbuds |
| Price | €200 / £180 (~$220 USD) | $199 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 10.8mm | — |
| Driver Type | Dual-magnet dynamic driver | Custom dynamic drivers, Bose OpenAudio technology |
| Sound Features | Open-ear listening, sound leakage reduction | Bose OpenAudio Tech |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Not applicable (open-ear design) | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | HUAWEI AI Life app | Bose app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes | Yes, adjustable bass, mid and treble in Bose app |
| Other Features | — | Auto Volume, 3-band EQ; Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | Yes, tap gestures on acoustic ball | Textured physical buttons |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Always-on ambient awareness by design | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes (Celia, Google Assistant, Siri — device-dependent) | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.4 (Bluetooth Low Energy) |
| Multipoint | Yes, multi-device | Yes, two devices |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, L2HC, LC3 | SBC, AAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, Purple, Rose Gold, Beige | Black, White Smoke, Eucalyptus Green (limited edition) |
| Dimensions | Earbud ~26.7 x 22.0 x 25.3mm; Case ~59.7 x 51.95 x 27.35mm | Earbud: 20.0 x 25.0 x 27.9 mm; Case: 48.3 x 67.9 x 29.6 mm |
| Form Factor | Open-ear clip-on design, C-bridge hinge | Open-ear C-arm cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (earbuds only) | IP54 (sweat, water and dust) |
| Materials | Metal hinge frame with lightweight plastic housing | Polycarbonate and silicone, soft matte finish; translucent textured case lid |
| Weight | Earbud 5.6g; Case 44.5g | 5.9 g (single earbud), 47.2 g (case), 59 g (total) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour |
| Device Battery Capacity | 55mAh per earbud; 510mAh case | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes, ~3 hrs playback from 10-min charge | 10 min = up to 1.8 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 8 hrs per charge / 36 hrs with case | Earbuds: Up to 7 hours; With case: Up to 22 additional hours (29 hours total) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, ~2W | Yes (wireless charging case) |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, SpeechClarity Tech |
| Mic Count | 2 mics per earbud (bone-conduction assisted) | 2 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Bone-conduction pickup + standard mic | 2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Touch gesture / voice wake | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Not applicable (open-ear clip) | No (open-ear cuff design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case; ear-clip hinge is the core design | Charging case |
| Included Items | — | Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet |
| Main Device | 2x earbuds | 2 Bose Sport Open Earbuds |
| User Manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide, safety sheet |
| Warranty Card | Included | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android, iOS, HarmonyOS, macOS, Windows | — |
| Supported Devices | Bluetooth-enabled smartphones/tablets/laptops | Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026 |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | A novel open-ear 'clip' form factor hanging on the earlobe, prioritizing all-day comfort and ambient awareness over ANC. | The Bose Sport Open Earbuds (2026) are C-arm cuff open-ear earbuds built for workouts, with custom dynamic drivers, Bose OpenAudio and textured physical buttons. |