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At a glance
- Brand
- Xiaomi
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2023
Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo are open-ear wireless earbuds with a lightweight 9.6g design, featuring a 17x12mm dynamic driver and a 10mm sound leakage reduction driver for Hi-Res Audio. They offer up to 7.5 hours of playback per charge (38.5 hours with case), dual-mic AI noise reduction for calls, and IP54 dust/water resistance.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
These open-ear wireless earbuds prioritize comfort with a featherlight 9.6g build and a secure, airy fit. They deliver a spacious soundstage via a 17mm dynamic driver, support multipoint connectivity, and offer a long 38.5-hour total battery life with the case. With IP54 durability and touch controls, they're a practical pick for everyday listening and calls.
What works
- Featherlight and comfortable open-ear design
- Long battery life: 7.5 hours per charge, 38.5 with case
- Supports multipoint connection for seamless device switching
- IP54 water and dust resistance for workouts
- Custom EQ and app support for personalized sound
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation, so ambient sounds bleed in
- Open-ear style may leak sound at high volumes
- Battery life is shorter than some closed earbuds
- Touch controls can be accidentally triggered
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 17 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 17 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 17 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 17 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Wireless
| Codecs | AAC, LHDC |
|---|---|
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
Battery
| Battery life | 7.5 h |
|---|---|
| Battery incl. case | 38.5 h |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Controls | touch |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 9.6 g |
|---|---|
| Case weight | 68.8 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Model code | Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo |
Calls
| Microphones | 2 |
|---|---|
| Call noise reduction | Yes |
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