realme Buds Clip With Open-Wear Design, 11mm Drivers, 36-Hour Battery Launching in India on January 29

realme is preparing to launch the Buds Clip in India on January 29, 2026, at 12 PM. The upcoming earbuds mark the company’s first clip-style, open-wear true wireless earbuds, moving beyond traditional in-ear designs that dominate the TWS market.

Clip-style earbuds are positioned around comfort and situational awareness, and realme appears to be targeting users who want something lighter and less intrusive than conventional earbuds.

The Buds Clip will be available in Titanium Black and Titanium Gold colour options, with a dedicated microsite already live on realme’s website.

A Shift Toward Open-Wear Audio

Unlike standard in-ear earbuds that seal the ear canal, the Buds Clip rests on the ear. This open-wear design is meant to improve comfort and breathability during long listening sessions.

realme says the earbuds use a titanium-fit structure, which is designed to balance durability with a lightweight build. Each earbud weighs 5.8 grams, suggesting a focus on wearability rather than isolation.

Core Features and Audio Capabilities

On the audio side, the Buds Clip features an 11mm driver with what realme describes as intelligent bass tuning and clear voice calling supported by environmental noise reduction.

The earbuds support tap gestures, including double-tap and triple-tap controls on both sides. realme has also highlighted AI-powered smart features such as real-time assistance and translation-focused use cases, positioning the product as more than just a music accessory.

Additional features include:

• Up to 36 hours of total battery life and up to 7 hours from the earbuds
• Find My Earbuds feature
• 45ms low-latency mode
• IP55 dust and water resistance
• Swift Pair and dual device connection
• realme Link app support
• AI dual-mic ENC and 3D spatial audio

Who This Product Is Really For

Clip-style earbuds are still a niche category, but they are growing globally, especially among users who prioritise comfort, safety, and awareness of surroundings over noise isolation.

That also means certain trade-offs. Because of the open-wear design, features like active noise cancellation or advanced audio codecs are unlikely to be the focus here.

For users who find in-ear earbuds uncomfortable or restrictive, the Buds Clip could offer a different kind of listening experience. For others who value immersive sound and isolation, traditional TWS earbuds may still make more sense.

The real test for realme will be whether this form factor resonates with mainstream users when it officially launches next week.