Devices · 3h ago
Cleer Arc 5 earbuds pack features but fall short on sound quality
The Cleer Arc 5 open earbuds offer a touch-screen case, Dolby Atmos, and posture tracking, but their audio performance disappoints at $249. After a month of testing, the reviewer found them feature-rich yet lacking in sound fidelity. The high price and mediocre audio make them a tough sell for audiophiles.
Meridian48 take
The Arc 5's gimmicks overshadow its core function, highlighting a trend where wearables prioritize novelty over audio basics.
Read the full reporting
A touch-screen case, Dolby Atmos and a posture test: I spent a month with Cleer's open earbuds that have it all (except top-tier audio) →
TechRadar
cleer-arc-5open-earbuds