I’ve crossed paths with Cleer before. The first of their products to pass through my hands was an over-ear headphone called the Enduro; it was good for its price, looked handsome, and sounded satisfying enough. Later on, a friend of mine who travels abroad frequently kept bringing back Cleer products, and I could never get enough of listening to those earphones but most of them TWS models.
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Then, last month, the brand reached out to us and said, in essence: “Would you be interested in reviewing latest models? Your impartial stance and international readership could help us expand into global markets.”
I couldn’t remain indifferent to such a request. I set out to explore the Cleer universe and found a range of models promising above-average playback and applying a number of genuine innovations to sound. Below, I introduce these models by category; under each one, you’ll also find a summary of what the international press and user community have been saying about it as a reference point for you until we publish our own reviews.
If you’d like to browse the brand’s full current lineup: Cleer Audio Amazon Store
Important note: The introductions below are previews; they are based on technical specifications, the brand’s own claims, and third-party opinions they do not contain our listening impressions. Mobile Audiophile’s usual sequence applies here as well: the product arrives, independent listening takes place, and then the review is written. As each review is published, this article will be updated with a link to the full review of the corresponding model.
Open-Ear TWS
This is where Cleer is at its most ambitious. The ARC series uses a hook design that rests over the ear without sealing the ear canal, preserving situational awareness while promising long-wear comfort.
Cleer ARC 3
The third generation of the series; with Dolby Atmos optimization, head tracking, aptX Lossless, and LDAC support, it is on paper one of the best-equipped models in the open-ear category. The touchscreen “smart” charging case with UV-C sterilization is a touch we rarely see in this segment. IPX7 durability and Snapdragon Sound certification round out the package.
What does the community say? The 12-gram-per-ear weight and adjustable hook design are frequently highlighted for long-session comfort. Thanks to the Qualcomm QCC5181 chipset, its codec richness (aptX Adaptive/Lossless, LDAC) which is rare in the open-ear category is the strength most emphasized by the tech press. It’s also a model that goes on sale often and gets tracked closely on deal forums.
Cleer ARC 3 Sport Pro
The sport-focused version of the ARC 3, adding heart-rate and health tracking to the open-ear form. Designed for those who want to maintain awareness of their surroundings during running, cycling, and intense workouts. It largely retains the standard ARC 3’s audio hardware.
What does the community say? Heart-rate tracking is still a rare feature in the open-ear form factor, which keeps this model in the conversation among athletes. The fact that its audio hardware runs parallel to the standard ARC 3 breaks the usual “sport version = stripped-down version” expectation.
TWS (In-Ear)
Cleer Ally Plus II
The brand’s classic in-ear TWS representative; a model focused on everyday use with active noise cancellation and up to 11 hours of battery life on a single charge. It may sit in the shadow of the ARC series, but its price-to-hardware balance stands out.
What does the community say? The common thread among reviewers is battery life: measured single-charge figures sit well above the segment average, and the package is often described as ticking most of the boxes for the money. The sound profile is found to be bass-forward yet balanced, while the ANC is generally summed up as “not class-leading, but convincing for the price.” Mimi sound personalization in the Cleer+ app is another feature that lands on the plus side.
Over-Ear Headphones
Cleer Enduro ANC
The current ANC member of the Enduro family is the very line that introduced me to Cleer. A 40 mm “ironless” driver, up to 60 hours of battery life, and multipoint connectivity make for a remarkably generous package on paper for this price bracket.
What does the community say? The 60-hour battery life verified in independent testing was a first for an ANC headphone at the time of release and has become the model’s best-known calling card. Long-wear comfort and sound/call quality for the price are also frequently praised; the option of wired use via USB-C is a practical bonus.
Cleer Alpha
Cleer’s over-ear flagship; with adaptive ANC, Dirac Virtuo spatial audio, and more premium build quality, it aims a step above the Enduro.
What does the community say? The general tendency in the international press is to position the Alpha as a serious price/feature alternative to Sony and Bose: sound quality, long battery life, and the Dirac Virtuo processing are its most praised aspects. That said, criticism exists too some reviewers mention harshness in the treble and weight-related comfort issues, while others note that multipoint could be more refined. In short, the community’s verdict reads “strong, but not flawless” and the final judgment will come from our own listening.
Bluetooth Speaker
Cleer Scene
An IPX7 waterproof speaker promising full-bodied bass in a portable size, courtesy of dual 48 mm drivers and passive radiators. Its built-in echo/noise-canceling microphone also makes it useful as a conference speaker. With 12 hours of battery life, it’s a practical candidate for the home-office-outdoors triangle.
What does the community say? The Scene is discussed far less than the brand’s headphone models; existing feedback centers on its bass performance relative to its size and its usefulness as a meeting speaker. We intend to break that silence, at least a little, with our review.
You can reach the brand’s store here for the Cleer models we haven’t covered and current promotions: Cleer Audio Amazon Store
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