Earlier this week, Xiaomi teased the release of a new pair of earbuds on Chinese social media. At the time, the company only shared a cryptic image with the promise of bringing a 'brand new form' to market. As it turns out, that claim extends as far as Xiaomi's ecosystem and no further. For now, it has clarified that its mysterious earbuds are a pair of clip-on open earbuds like the Anker Soundcore C50i and Sony LinkBuds Clip before them (curr. $228). Moreover, the company has confirmed that the so-called 'Ear Clip-On Headphones' will be launching in China before the end of May.
Ear Clip-On Initiative
Presumably, the earbuds will arrive alongside the Xiaomi 17 Max and Smart Band 10 Pro. However, Xiaomi has not confirmed as much yet. Instead, it has focused on features like LHDC 5.0 support, Hi-Res Audio certification and the inclusion of a triple microphone array. Apparently, the Ear Clip-On Headphones minimise sound leakage too via 'reverse acoustic technology'.
Specs and Market Position
Each earbud also weighs a mere 5.5 g and will be available in multiple colour options. Currently, Xiaomi has showcased two, which we have embedded above and below. The company has not commented on global availability yet.
Launch Timing
Taken together, the moves show Xiaomi testing a new form factor with potential to shake up wellness and portable audio lines. The exact pricing and global release windows remain unconfirmed, but the China launch timeline is clear for the Ear Clip-On Headphones by May end. Xiaomi (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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