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Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo

60/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Pricey for what it is

$95
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Xiaomi
Type
Open-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2024

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound5.8
Battery8.1
Calls7.0
Value6.5

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo is an open-ear wireless earbud with Bluetooth 5.3, offering 7.5 hours of playback per charge and 38.5 hours with the charging case. It features a lightweight design at 9.6g per earbud and a frequency response of 20Hz-40kHz.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo is an open-ear wireless earbud that prioritizes all-day comfort and long battery life, offering up to 38.5 hours with its case and support for Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and the LHDC codec. Its 17mm dynamic driver delivers a sound profile that leans toward clarity and brightness, though bass response is notably weak. While it’s a solid, well-priced option for casual listeners in quiet environments, it lacks ANC, water resistance, and app support, making it less versatile for active or bass-heavy use.

What works

  • Very comfortable for extended wear
  • Excellent total battery life with charging case
  • Supports Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and LHDC
  • Lightweight at just 9.6g per earbud
  • Good value for the price

What doesn't

  • Weak bass response
  • No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • No water resistance rating
  • No companion app or custom EQ

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo
Driver17 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size17 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance16 Ω

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What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

frandroid.com

50

Frandroid considered the concept appealing but the execution imperfect. It highlighted the large 17×12 mm dynamic driver and strong endurance, but still judged the overall result as flawed enough to cap the review at 5/10.

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netzwelt.de

Netzwelt described the OpenWear Stereo as a mixed debut for Xiaomi in open-ear audio. It praised the design and battery life, but the overall evaluation was restrained because the product did not fully convince in key performance areas.

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nextpit.com

The reviewer found the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo comfortable and unusually good for long listening sessions in quiet settings, with very strong battery life and useful LHDC support. The main drawbacks were weak bass, limited effectiveness of ANC, and some features that depend on Xiaomi devices.

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phonandroid.com

The review concluded that the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo is competitively priced for what it offers, with solid battery life and modern wireless features. It also noted support for Bluetooth 5.3 and LHDC, while implying that the sound and feature set are better suited to mainstream use than to audiophile expectations.

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What YouTube reviewers say

Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.

The consensus

Mixedacross 2 videos

Reviewers agree the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo offers a comfortable, secure fit with an IP54 rating, making it suitable for active use, and they appreciate its multipoint connectivity.

Reviewers liked

  • Comfortable and secure fit
  • IP54 rating
  • Multipoint connectivity

Reviewers flagged

  • Battery life inconsistent with claims
  • Ineffective ANC
  • Sound leakage in quiet environments
  • Average call quality
  • No wear detection
5:40

Over engineered! Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Review

DHRME34.6K viewsNov 2024

The reviewer finds the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo earbuds comfortable and secure with good IP54 rating and multipoint connectivity, but criticizes the over-engineered features like ineffective ANC, LHDC codec, and significantly lower real-world battery life than advertised. They conclude the earbuds are decent but don't stand out at the $115 price point.

Summaries are AI condensations of each video's own conclusion, not transcripts. Titles, thumbnails and view counts belong to their channels.

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