ARC II Sport Open Ear Sport Earbuds
The Arc II Sport are our new activity-focused open-ear earbuds. We’ve upgraded the open-earbud experience that we helped pioneer and introduced improvements throughout. Arc II Sport open-ear earbuds feature greater flexibility for improved comfort, 6-axis motion sensor for hands free control, IPX5 water and sweat resistance, and improved battery life with an enhanced charging case. Arc II Open-Ear Sport earbuds also features Multipoint Connectivity allowing you to seamlessly switch between multiple devices, so that you can listen to music from one device and quickly answer a call from your phone.Original price was: $189.99.$149.99Current price is: $149.99.
Overview
Open-ear Design with enhanced Flexible Fit
IPX5 Water & Sweat Resistant
Motion Detection sensors for Immersive, hands-free control
16.2mm Driver with AptX Adaptive and Multipoint Connectivity
Up to 35hrs of battery life, 8hrs in the buds, 27hrs in the charge case
Customizable performance via Cleer+ App
ENHANCED COMFORT
Open-Ear Design with Flexible Earhook
Arc II Sport open ear earbuds fit passively, without blocking out the sounds around you. They feature our unique earhook and hinge design with improved shape and added flexibility to improve fit and comfort.
IPX5 CERTIFIED
Intensity-Proof
Arc II Sport open ear headphones feature improved durability, now rated at IPX5 water resistance for excellent endurance no matter the intensity of your workout.
6-AXIS MOTION SENSOR
Hands-Free Control
In addition to the convenient touch controls, the Arc II open ear sport earbuds features an advanced six-axis motion sensor. This allows you to utilize effortless head gestures to answer and end calls, as well as control music playback - all while your hands are free to do other things.
BOLD & DYNAMIC AUDIO
Powerful Sound
& Multipoint Connectivity
Enjoy your music with dynamic and rich audio
quality without sacrificing volume and bass thanks to
the 16.2mm neodymium drivers that beam audio
towards your ear canal.
Multipoint Connectivity allows you to seamlessly switch between devices, so you could listen to music from your tablet and then quickly answer a call from your phone.
UP TO 35HRS OF PLAYBACK
Smart Charging Case
Arc II Sport comes included with a new and improved
case that now features an additional 27hrs of charge,
meaning you can listen to your music on-the-go without
needing to plug-in.
The case also features built-in UV light sterilization to
kill any bacteria while your earbuds are charging.
CUSTOMIZABLE PERFORMANCE
Cleer+ App
With the free Cleer+ App you can personalize and adjust the EQ and music playback. Customize the device controls and receive firmware updates. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
What’s in the box
Open Ear Sport Earbuds
Carrying Case
Charging Cable USB-C to USB-A
Quick Start Guide, User Manual, Warranty Card
Product Manual
ARC II Sport Specs
General
- Weight14g (per earbud) 130g (both earbuds and case)
- Driver16.2mm Neodymium Dynamic Driver
- Frequency Response (Bluetooth)20Hz-20kHz
- Headphone TypeOpen-Ear True Wireless Earbuds
- Microphones2-mic Beamforming with AptX Voice
- InputsBluetooth
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Version5.3
- Audio FormatsAAC, SBC, AptX Adaptive, AptX Lossless
- Multipoint ConnectivityYes
Battery
- Battery LifeUp to 8hrs, In total 35hrs with charging case
- Charge MethodUSB-C charging case
- Quick Charge10min charge provides 1hr
Features
- -Open-Ear, Flexible Earhook Style Earbud with Flexible Hinge
- -Open-Ear design for spatial awareness
- -Touch Controls
- -6 Axis Motion Sensor enabling head gesture controls
- -IPX5 Water and Sweat Resistance
- -Slim Charging Case with UV Sterilization
- -Multipoint Connectivity
- -Snapdragon Sound
- -Bluetooth LE Audio
- -Loss Detection
- -Sound Personalization via Cleer+ App
FAQ
Basic spec
What is the playback time of the ARC II Sport?
ARC II Sport open ear earbuds provides up to 35 hours of continual playback with 8 hours in the earbuds and 27 hours of recharge time in the case.
What is the charging time of ARC II Sport?
ARC II Sport's charging case will be fully charged in 2 hours when using 5V1A wall adaptor
What is the battery capacity of ARC II Sport?
Each ARC II Sport open ear earbuds is equipped with a high-capacity polymer lithium-ion battery. Battery capacity for each earbud is 85mAh, while the charging case is 500mAh.
What charging adapter can be used to charge the case?
For best results, it's recommend that you use a 5V1A qualified adapter or use a computer's USB interface to charge the case.
What charging port type using on ARC II Sport?
The ARC II Sport open ear earbuds charging case has a USB-C charging port.
Is a power adaptor included?
The power adaptor needs to be purchased separately. To charge the ARC II Sport open ear headphones case, please use a qualified 5V1A power adaptor.
What is the weight of ARC II Sport?
ARC II Sport weights 14g/0.03 lb. The charging case weights 100g/0.22 lb.
Is ARC II Sport waterproof?
Yes, ARC II Sport's open ear headphones are IPX5 certified.
What is the speaker size of ARC II Sport?
ARC II Sport open ear headphones built-in 16.2mm high quality graphene coating neodymium dynamic driver
What colors does ARC II Sport have?
ARC II Sport open ear earbuds has 2 kinds of color Black and Red are available
What is the Bluetooth version of ARC II Sport?
ARC II Sport open ear wireless earbuds is with Bluetooth 5.3
What Bluetooth chipset is using on ARC II Sport?
ARC II Sport open ear earbuds uses the Qualcomm QCC3071 chipset
What operating temperature is suitable for ARC II Sport?
ARC II Sport open ear headphones has a suitable operating temperature of 5-35°/41-95°F. If ARC II Sport becomes is placed in excessive heat or low temperatures, product performance many be affected.
Can ARC II Sport be paired with an Android phone or Apple iPhone?
Yes. ARC II Sport open ear earbuds is Bluetooth 5.3 compliant and backward compatible. It can be connected to all Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones (Android/iOS), tablet, PC, TV and other electronic devices
Does ARC II Sport support aptX?
Yes, ARC II Sport supports aptX adpative, it designed to be backwards compatible with aptX and aptX HD supported devices
Does ARC II Sport support Active Noise Cancellation?
No, ARC II Sport does not offer Active Noise Cancalation.
My ARC II Sport earbuds shut off automatically
ARC II Sport defaults to an auto-shut off after 15 minutes of no use. To change this, go to your Cleer+ App, click on the gear and then press "More Settings", then click on "Auto Power Off" and the set this function to your preferred Power Off time or simply press "Never" so it will turn off this function.
How do I turn my ARC II Sport earbuds on when my case is not availble?
Tap the Cleer logo on your earbud 3 times and on the 3rd tap, hold your finger until you hear the earbud say "Power On".
How do you pair to a smart phone with ARC II Sport?
Please both open ear earbuds into their case and press the MFB button in the center of the case until the LED on the earbuds start flashing red and white. If the earbuds are out of the case, tap either earbud 5 times to put both earbuds into pairing mode. Once in pairing mode, go to your bluetooth list on your device and click on "Cleer ARC II" to connect.
Can ARC II Sport be connected to a computer?
Yes, ARC II Sport can be connected with a computers that supports Bluetooth.
My ARC II earbuds will not pair together.
Place both open ear earbuds into the charging case and press the MFB button in the charging case 8 times. Both earbuds will go through a series of LED flashes for approximately 10 seconds, when that ends, both earbuds will be re-paired.
I'm unable to connect my ARC II Sport to my PC Bluetooth.
Check the following setting on your PC. Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices > Device Settings > Bluetooth devices discovery. Make sure that you're set to Advanced. Then try to reconnect your ARC II's to your PC via Bluetooth by pressing the MFB on your case for 5 seconds and press Add Device on your PC. Cleer Audio ARC II will be discovered.
Will the ARC II Sport reconnect automatically after being disconnected?
Yes, when the ARC II Sport is powered on, and is within Bluetooth range it will automatically reconnect.
How can you connect ARC II Sport to a second device?
Manually enter Bluetooth pairing mode on the ARC II Sport. When in pairing mode, Cleer ARC II Sport should appear in your Bluetooth device setting on your phone. Please refer to the ARC II Sport user manual for complete instructions.
Can ARC II Sport be connected to two devices?
Yes, these open ear earbuds have Multipoint Connection so it can connect to two devices at one time.
Is there a factory reset?
Yes, please place both earbuds into the case. Once placed into the case, press the MFB button for 10 seconds until a voice prompt of "Restore Bluetooth setting" is announced on the earbuds. Release the button and they will complete the reset process.
Is the bluetooth connection stable?
The ARC II Sport open ear earbuds is using Qualcomm QCC3071 solution alongside a specially designed Bluetooth antenna. According to Bluetooth version 5.3, this results in Bluetooth connectivity that is more stable, faster, and more resistant to interference.
How to control your ARC II Sport?
There is a touch panel on each ARC II Sport earbuds for control of volume, track, answer and end call, reject call and activate your native voice control. Please see the Quick Start Guide for specific control operation.
Product function
What functions does the ARC II Sport touchpad control?
The touchpad can control play/pause music, volume and answer/hang up calls. It can also control track skip and activate your native voice control.
Can I make a call with the ARC II Sport earbud?
Yes, each earbud of the ARC II Sport open ear headphones are equipped with separate microphones, which can be used to support calls on either earbud or both.
They aren't loud enough.
Check the Headphone Safety settings on your mobile device to make sure that the output is set properly for your needs.
What is AptX Voice?
It's a new Bluetooth codec that improves voice call quality, offering 32KHz sampled audio with flat 16KHz frequency response.
What is Snapdragon Sound?
It's a technology developed by Qualcomm that is designed to deliver the best audio experience, for gaming, streaming music, podcasts and making voice and video calls. It guarantees a certain level of HD audio quality between compatible phones.
Is there an LED indicator?
ARC II Sport open ear earbuds have an indicator on each side. In different states, there will be different lights. The ARC II Sport charging case also has an indicator light which shows red when the battery is below 20% remaining.
Will the remaining battery capacity be displayed after connecting the phone?
You can check the earbuds and case battery levels on the Cleer+ app.
Is there a low battery warning?
Yes. When the battery is less than 10%, there will be a “low battery” voice prompt.
Where can I download Cleer + App?
Cleer+ app app is avaliable at Apple AppStore and Google Playstore
Does it support power off timer?
Yes, there is a setting in the Cleer + App for different shut off times or you can completely turn off this feature.
Can you rename the Earbuds in your device?
Yes, user can rename the open ear earbuds in the Cleer+ App or mobile phone Bluetooth setting
FROM THE BLOG
-
Upgrade your gaming experience with first ever Open Ear ARC II and ARC 3 Gaming from Cleer
In competitive gaming, immersive audio is key. It's not just about hearing sounds; it's about getting an edge by hearing every detail. Sounds like enemy footsteps or gunfire can mean the difference between winning...
Read More -
ARC 3 Gaming: Perfect Open-Ear Earbuds for Mobile and Handheld Gaming
Ready to level up your gaming experience? The Cleer Audio ARC 3 Gaming Earbuds are here to redefine what "on-the-go" gaming audio can be. With lightning-fast low latency, Snapdragon Spatial Sound, and immersive Dolby...
Read More -
Safe and Sound: The Role of Open Ear Audio in Modern Fitness Gear
Fitness technology is always getting better, and open ear headphones are a big leap forward. They're made for athletes and outdoor lovers. These headphones sit around your ears, giving you great sound and keeping...
Read More

Open Ear Sport Earbuds
Original price was: $189.99.$149.99Current price is: $149.99.
S. Flowers –
I love these buds! I can wear them all day comfortably, and the sound is great. I also love being able to hear what’s going on around me. The only reason I didn’t give them 5 stars overall is that the UI needs some work. If you’re on a call you have to pull your phone out of your pocet to mute as they don’t have a way to mute them, otherwise. Overall, though, I really love these!
Daniel V –
The sound quality was good but not great, and that’s mainly what I care about. I can’t speak to battery life, as I didn’t run them out. But the sound will come inconsistently from both ears, as nobody’s ears are shaped perfectly, so you’ll find yourself adjusting them constantly when one ear sounds louder than the other, as is the nature of such earbuds. Calling quality was fantastic, and they weren’t that uncomfortable, just annoying as there was no perfect fit for me.Edit: the company has reached out to me to offer a free pair of their earbuds. What I have said about them still rings true, however I think three stars was unfair to begin with, as I had no problems with them whatsoever, and they functioned as intended, I simply did not like their sound quality. Maybe it’s for you though. 🤷🏼♂️ either way, it’s made me reconsider ratings for small companies trying to make a name for themselves, so I’ve updated my review to 5 stars as there really wasn’t much to complain about with them other than they weren’t the perfect fit for me. What they did do, they did well.
John Puleo –
After about a month of use, one of the ear pieces stopped charging. Otherwise I really liked these.
Hasta el momento que los he usado va todo bien solo he usado uno no me gusta usar los 2 por maximizar la duración –
Buen producto
Al-B-Honest –
I have all sorts of high end in ear buds, but as I walk or bike at least 40 minutes every day or so, I have found I only use my Oladance OPEN EAR buds, vs all my in ears, and I REALLY still like my Oladance open ears from good sound, to being super comfortable to wear.BTW, not sure ANY open ear buds are a good choice for bike riding however, because your ear canals are open to the wind. As to these Cleer Arc iis, I wanted something new and FRESH vs my current Oladance Gen1 buds, even vs the new Oladance Gen 2’s. Saw a bunch of Shokz – OpenFit and also OpenRock pro reviews…somehow, they just did not excite me. Thought I’d take a chance with these CLEER Arc ii buds. The minute I put them on and they connected to my Samsung S21 Ultra? it was like, WOW!!. I was not expecting these buds to sound SO amazing..without even using their app for EQ, not even installed yet. I did then install the Cleer app which immediately prompted me to do a firmware upgrade which went flawlessly. All I know is these buds sound FANTASTIC!, esp for open ears, it’s almost like how did they do this? Just like “any open ear buds” there is no major SUB bass here, but bass is REALLY good, tight, and plenty of it. I compared them to my Oladance buds, and to my ears the Arc ii’s sound WAAAY BETTER than the Oladance buds. Not a little, a LOT. Reason is, these buds seem to have a much, MUCH, broader frequency response..rather good bass, nice mid range, and a ton of great sounding treble. Perhaps the treble is ALMOST too much at times, but I love the way they sound They sound super CLEEEER!. When I switch to my Oladance now THEY almost sound like a pair of muffled speakers with something blocking their sound. These Cleer Arc ii’s sound Much Much more open sounding. The Arc iis like all open ear buds don’t get “in ear super loud”..but get loud enough, and way loud enough for me. I played around a bit with the head gestures feature, it sort of works, but I think they will need another firmware upgrade down the road as it’s a bit too sensitive right now. It’s too easy to slightly move your head even a little, and it may make the track go back OR forward, so I took that feature off in the app for now. Be aware there is some very thin plastic covering the part where the buds have to charge. At first, I charged the case but realized I actually did not charge the buds too, because I just didn’t see that VERY thin plastic covering the charge area. When you charge these buds, know there is NO charge light on the external part of the case, it’s on the inside when you open the case. As to comfort, if Oladance is a 10…maybe these are an 8.5-9. I wore them a good 3-4 hours and barely noticed I was wearing anything, but depending upon your ears, PERHAPS you can feel a like a micro pinch on the upper part of your ears. In my case they were just VERY very comfortable for my ears, they stay in place well overall..and if you care, LOOK ultra premium. I tested multi-point between my phone, again it’s Android, and my Macbook Pro…it worked flawlessly. If Cleer can tweak the head gestures these would be untouchable in the current open ear buds catagory. I am amazed just how much I like these Arc ii’s!! As everybody’s ears are different and different sizes, your mileage may vary, but I LOVE these!! ESP how they sound! I had NO weird connection issues, or any trouble AT all with these little guys…
Darcy –
I have small ear canals and have struggled to find any earbuds that sound good without falling out or needing to be fiddled with to re-insert. Good sound is important to me including sound stage, clarity and base without boom.I have ‘Flare ‘earbuds, I love their sound but can’t keep them in place. I have also tried Jaybird with ear hooks, Earin A3 which sit in the ears but not canal and Etymotic with the double seal in the ear canal. The Jaybird worked ‘ok-ish’ for both sound and fit but weren’t great and then they failed. The Earin A3 had nice sound but would fall out after a while and there was no chance you could be active or eat and drink without them dislodging, eventually they broke on one of their falls. The Etymotic fitted well but the sound was lacking, others have raved about the Etymotic sound but I found them tinny even though I don’t like hard or booming base there was just nothing there.I do want good sound, now as a reference my normal listening headphones are over the ears HIFIMAN Ananda and love their sound but obviously they aren’t good for portability. Compared to the HIFIMAN the sound of the Cleer buds is very good, not quite as good as the HIFIMAN headphones but come pretty close, which for earbuds is amazing. I can hear the slight distortion you often get from radio voice transmission and have confirmed that is the transmission and also present with the HIFIMAN. To test the buds I used (amongst other things) the 2022 recording of the ‘50th anniversary of Tubular Bells’ which I know to be of a good recording standard and it embraces a range of music. The Cleer earbuds were great over the whole album with a lovely sound, just losing clarity at the top end on Ella Shaw’s vocals in Moonlight Shadow.The Cleer earbuds are comfortable even though I wear spectacles and sitting outside the ears don’t move, even when active outside in wind.The buds come with an equalizer app that allows some adjustment without being crazy, for me I liked to add just a little base.