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Haylou AirFree 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.

Score breakdown

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

UGREEN ClipBuds Pro leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • Haylou AirFree
  • UGREEN ClipBuds Pro
HearWiki score
64
74
Sound
5.3
6.6
Noise cancelling
-
6.0
Battery
5.2
7.2
Calls
5.8
6.6
Value
8.4
8.4
Price (USD)
$20
$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

UGREEN ClipBuds Pro (2025) against Haylou AirFree (2024). The UGREEN ClipBuds Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

  • AirFree2024
  • ClipBuds Pro20251 yr newer
What differsAirFreeClipBuds Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LDAC
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX4
IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

AirFreeClipBuds Pro
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$20
$36
HearWiki score
64
74
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
11 mm dynamic
2× 11 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Sound signature
-
neutral
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
106 ms
80 ms
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
5 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
28 h
32 h
Full charge time
90 min
120 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Weight
50 g
6.1 g
Case weight
-
53 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IPX5
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
ENC

What reviewers said

Haylou AirFree

The Haylou AirFree offers a budget-friendly open-ear design that prioritizes comfort and everyday wearability. It provides a spacious soundstage, reliable Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with multipoint, and a decent battery life, though its performance in noisy environments and microphone quality are less impressive. Overall, it's a solid entry-level choice for those seeking an affordable ear-cuff style.

  • Pro:Comfortable open-ear design for long wear
  • Pro:Supports Bluetooth 5.4 and multipoint
  • Pro:Custom EQ available via app
  • Con:Sound lacks detail and bass weight
  • Con:Weak in noisy environments
  • Con:Microphone performance is mediocre

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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