EarFun has made a name for itself with some of the best wireless earbuds on the market, and the Clip 2 is its latest attempt to tap into the growing earbud market – people who want to stay aware of their surroundings while listening to music. These clip-on style earbuds come packed with features like LDAC and AI translation at a fraction of the price of the big names in this segment. Are these the best value cufflinks for your ears?
About this EarFun Clip 2 review: We tested the EarFun Clip 2 over a period of one week. The company provided the unit for this review. This review was promoted as part of a paid partnership with EarFun. We retain full editorial independence — the product did not preview or approve this article, and all opinions are our own.
This article was published on May 11, 2026, and this is the first version of the article. Updates will follow as the market changes.
What is it like to use the EarFun Clip 2?
The EarFun Clip 2 is easy to wear and use, and surprisingly well priced. It does a lot without making things too complicated.
Design
EarFun Clip 2 earbuds are small and lightweight, with a flexible band around your ear.
EarFun Clip 2 is an open earbud with an ear clip design, built around a very thin nickel-titanium frame wrapped in soft silicone. The frame bends open and close to squeeze it in your ear, and it works with light enough pressure that you can wear the buds for extended periods of time without discomfort. They are lightweight and stay put – even shaking your head won’t dislodge them. Each bud has a 12mm magnetic driver behind an elliptical sound hole, which EarFun says is designed to expand the sound stage. The whole package carries an IP55 rating, so it can withstand sweat and light rain.
The case is lightweight plastic – functional but nothing special. The controls come with one visible button on the back side of each ear clip, and are easy to press without having to push the bud out of place. Single, double, and triple taps hold playback and call functionality. Overall, these are simple, lightweight, and comfortable earbuds that don’t strain the basics.
Features
The EarFun app packs a surprising amount into budget earbuds. There are four listening modes: Game mode reduces latency; Theater mode expands the soundstage (although it won’t be used next to LDAC); Privacy mode lowers the volume to reduce noise leakage; and Game Sound Effects mode enhances in-game sound cues such as footsteps and natural effects.
The EQ options are many. You get a long list of presets covering bass boost, treble boost, bass cut, treble cut, pitch boost and cut, and a spread of genre-specific edits. Besides, there is a 10-band custom equalizer for manual adjustment. My favorite here is SoundSense, which allows you to create an EQ preset that matches a specific song you’re listening to, which you can save to your device for later use or share with others.
The app also includes AI translation (which requires an EarFun account to set up) and supports many major languages, including English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. There’s also dual device management, a low-power mode, and hearing health features like volume controls.
How does the EarFun Clip 2 connect?
You can control the earbuds with the button on the back.
EarFun 2 clip supports Bluetooth 6.0 and SBC and LDAC codecs, providing high resolution audio on compatible devices. It also offers multipoint connection for two devices to switch between two paired devices, and Google Fast Pair for quick pairing on Android. Notably, there is no AAC codec listed, which is the preferred codec for iPhones. If you are an iPhone user, you will be limited to SBC.
How long does the EarFun Clip 2 battery last?
The EarFun Clip 2 lasted 10 hours and 46 minutes in our test using the SBC codec. EarFun claims up to 40 hours of total battery life per charging case. With LDAC enabled, that drops to 6 hours per charge and 22 hours total. Overall, that’s significantly higher than rival earbuds, which cost more than twice as much. The case also supports wireless charging for convenience.
Does the EarFun Clip 2 block noise?
As an open-ear design, the EarFun Clip 2 has no active noise cancellation and is not designed to block out your surroundings. Isolation is minimal by design — you’ll hear everything around you, which is a point of situational awareness during exercise, walking, or working in the office when you need to stay tuned.
How does the EarFun Clip 2 sound?
Overall, the EarFun Clip 2’s auto-tuning is too loud, with weak bass and exaggerated treble.
Reviewer’s notes
Editor’s note: this review uses a navigation-enabled glossary to describe audio quality based on consensus terms. You can read about it here.
Can you use the EarFun Clip 2 to make calls?
EarFun Clip 2 uses a quad-mic setup and AI-enhanced natural noise cancellation for calls. In ideal conditions, voices flow well, but they don’t sound natural. It may sound like the speaker is talking through the wall, at times. Listen to our sample recordings below.
EarFun Clip 2 Microphone Demo (Appropriate conditions):
EarFun Clip 2 microphone demo (Office settings):
EarFun Clip 2 Microphone Demo (Road Conditions):
EarFun Clip 2 Microphone Demo (Windy Conditions):
EarFun Clip 2 Microphone Demo (Responsive Space):
The noise rejection algorithm does a decent job of filtering out noisy areas, but it can be quite aggressive – sometimes suppressing the speaker’s voice and background noise, leaving the rest of the phone muffled and difficult to hear. The wind presents its own story: a strange echo in the speaker’s voice that gradually grows. The EarFun Clip 2 will help you make calls quickly, but don’t expect it to replace a special headset for using a regular phone.
Should you buy the EarFun Clip 2?
EarFun Clip 2 comes with a compact clip design.
At $79.99, the EarFun Clip 2 offers a lot for the money. You get LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint, a full-featured app with extensive EQ options, and solid battery life — all in a comfortable, lightweight ear-opening design.
The main downside is that the auto-tuning is too bright and requires EQ adjustments, so be prepared to put in the work. The microphone quality is also serviceable but not remarkable. But if you’re after budget-friendly clip-earbuds for casual listening, podcasts, or to stay in the know while running, the Clip 2 beats its price on features alone.
If you’re looking for alternatives, check out our list of the best clip-on earbuds for a complete list of the top options in this category.
EarFun Clip 2 price history
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