boAt Airdopes ProClip vs UGREEN ClipBuds Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the UGREEN ClipBuds Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 74. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: UGREEN ClipBuds Pro - Great overall at around $36.

Open-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

boAt Airdopes ProClip leads on 4 of 7 measures.

boAt Airdopes ProClip
UGREEN ClipBuds Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

6.7

6.6

Noise cancelling

6.0

Battery

8.8

7.2

Calls

5.6

6.6

Value

8.7

8.4

Price (USD)

$19

$36

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

boAt Airdopes ProClip (2026) against UGREEN ClipBuds Pro (2025). The UGREEN ClipBuds Pro is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

Airdopes ProClip20261 yr newer
ClipBuds Pro2025

What differsAirdopes ProClipClipBuds Pro

Top codec: AAC; LDAC
ANC type: None; Adaptive
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5

Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Airdopes ProClipClipBuds Pro

Type: Open-Ear; Open-Ear
Price (USD): $19; $36
HearWiki score: 67; 74
Released: 2026; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 12 mm dynamic; 2× 11 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 12 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; -
Sound signature: -; neutral
Bluetooth: 6.0; 6.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: 55 ms; 80 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 52 h; 7.5 h
Battery incl. case: -; 32 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 3.3 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Weight: 4.6 g; 6.1 g
Case weight: -; 53 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX5
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 1; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: ENC; ENC

Specification comparison of boAt Airdopes ProClip vs UGREEN ClipBuds Pro
Spec	boAt Airdopes ProClip	UGREEN ClipBuds Pro
Type	Open-Ear	Open-Ear
Price (USD)	$19	$36
HearWiki score	67 / 100 Good	74 / 100 Great
Released	2026	2025
Audio
Driver	12 mm dynamic	2× 11 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	-
Sound signature	-	neutral
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	6.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	55 ms	80 ms
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	52 h	7.5 h
Battery incl. case	-	32 h
Full charge time	120 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 3.3 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Design
Weight	4.6 g	6.1 g
Case weight	-	53 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX5
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	ENC	ENC

What reviewers said

boAt Airdopes ProClip

The boAt Airdopes ProClip are lightweight open-ear wireless earbuds designed for all-day comfort, featuring a 12mm dynamic driver and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity. With IPX4 water resistance, a 52-hour total battery life, and support for touch controls, they offer a practical budget-friendly option for everyday listening, though they lack active noise cancellation. They also include transparency mode, multipoint connection, and a customizable EQ via the companion app.

Pro:Very lightweight at just 4.6g per earbud
Pro:Long total battery life of 52 hours
Pro:Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint support

Con:No active noise cancellation on an open-ear design
Con:Single microphone may limit call clarity
Con:No wireless charging support

UGREEN ClipBuds Pro

The UGREEN ClipBuds Pro are affordable open-ear clip-on earbuds that pack in a lot of features for the price, including adaptive ANC, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity. They offer a secure, workout-friendly fit with IPX5 water resistance and a comfortable design, though their performance in crowded wireless environments and fit may vary by user. Overall, they stand out as a practical, budget-friendly option for those seeking a feature-rich open-ear experience.

Pro:Good value with ANC, LDAC, and multipoint at a low price
Pro:Secure and comfortable clip-on design for workouts
Pro:Long battery life with case (32 hours total)

Con:Comfort is fit-dependent and may not suit all ear shapes
Con:Wireless performance can suffer in crowded environments
Con:No wireless charging support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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