The JBL Soundgear Clips Black clip around the edge of the ear instead of going into it, so the ear canal stays open and you keep hearing traffic, colleagues and announcements while music plays. This is the black version, a dark translucent finish that reads as a slim, discreet clip from a short distance. JBL fits an 11mm dynamic driver with Adaptive Bass Boost, four microphones for calls, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint and an IP54 rating, and rates the battery at up to 8 hours per charge and 32 hours with the case.
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The discreet colour for work and formal settings
Black is the pick for anyone who wants earbuds that do not draw attention. The translucent dark shell shows a faint hint of the parts inside up close, but from a metre away the JBL Soundgear Clips Black look like a thin dark clip that blends with hair, glasses frames and dark clothing. That suits office days, meetings, family gatherings or any setting where bright colours feel out of place. Dark plastic hides skin oil and makeup well; fine dust shows more on the case lid, and a dry cloth clears it.
How an open-ear clip feels to wear
Each earpiece has a soft, flexible covering over a memory-wire hook that wraps around the edge of the ear. The speaker rests just outside the ear canal, with the battery section behind the ear. Nothing presses inside the ear, so there is no blocked feeling, and JBL designs them to sit alongside glasses. At 6.5 g per earpiece the JBL Soundgear Clips Black are light enough to forget during a long walk. The trade-off of every open-ear design is that you never get the isolation of an in-ear seal.
Sound with OpenSound and SonicArc
JBL angles the speaker toward the ear for minimal sound leakage and uses its SonicArc design for extra bass and privacy, with an Adaptive Bass Boost algorithm filling in the low end that open-ear designs usually lack. The frequency response is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. In the JBL Headphones app you can choose one of six EQ presets or build your own with a 10-band equaliser. JBL does not publish a leakage figure, and at high volume in a quiet room people close by may hear some sound.
Calls with four microphones
JBL fits four microphones to the JBL Soundgear Clips Black, two beamforming mics in each earbud, with an AI-trained algorithm that separates your voice from background noise. You can choose to use one or both earbuds’ mics. Talk time is up to 4 hours per charge, according to JBL. Because the ears stay open, you also hear your own voice naturally during a call, which many people find less tiring than talking with sealed earbuds.
Battery, charging and connection
JBL rates the JBL Soundgear Clips Black at up to 8 hours of music per charge, with up to three more full charges in the case for up to 32 hours in total. A full charge takes about 2 hours, and 10 minutes over USB-C gives about three more hours. No charging cable is included. Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.3 and HFP 1.8, multipoint for two devices and Google Fast Pair cover phones and laptops. The IP54 rating protects against dust and splashes, not submersion.
Who This Is Not For
The JBL Soundgear Clips Black are not for blocking noise on a flight or the metro: there is no noise cancelling and no seal. Bass lovers will find sealed in-ear earbuds fuller. IP54 covers sweat and splashes, not swimming. Talk time is up to 4 hours per charge, shorter than music playback, and no charging cable is included.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the JBL Soundgear Clips Black brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Earbuds range, or see the official JBL Soundgear Clips product page.
JBL Soundgear Clips Black Specifications
- Model: JBL Soundgear Clips
- Colour: Black (translucent Black Ghost finish)
- Type: True wireless open-ear clip earbuds
- Driver: 11mm dynamic driver, Adaptive Bass Boost
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Battery: Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours total with the case
- Talk time: Up to 4 hours
- Charging: 2 hours full charge; 10 minutes gives about 3 hours (USB-C)
- Microphones: 4 mics with beamforming and AI-trained call algorithm
- Bluetooth: 5.4, multipoint, Google Fast Pair
- Profiles: A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.3, HFP 1.8
- Water and dust: IP54 (earbuds)
- Weight: 6.5 g per earpiece; case 39.7 g
- App: JBL Headphones app: 6 EQ presets, 10-band EQ, gesture and mic settings
- In the box: Earbuds, charging case, warranty/safety sheets (no cable)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
JBL Soundgear Clips Black FAQ
Do the JBL Soundgear Clips Black go inside the ear?
No. They clip onto the outer ear and leave the ear canal open.
Is black the most discreet colour?
Yes. The dark translucent shell blends with hair and glasses more than the brighter colours.
Do they have noise cancelling?
No. They are open-ear by design, so you keep hearing your surroundings.
How long does the battery last?
8 hours per charge and up to 32 hours in total with the case, according to JBL.
Is a charging cable included?
No. JBL states the charging cable is not included; any USB-C cable works.
Can I swim with them?
No. IP54 protects against dust and splashes, not submersion.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine JBL Soundgear Clips Black, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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