This core earbuds range spans two styles: open-ear models that rest outside the ear canal — Pure Pods, Pure Pods 2, Air Clips, Air Clips 2, Air Clips Pro, ALT Buds Open and ALT Clip — plus sealed in-ear models, the ALT Buds, ALT Buds S and Buds N2 Pro. All are truly wireless with USB-C charging.
Choose open-ear if you want to stay aware of traffic and surroundings; the Air Clips, Pure Pods and ALT Clip sit outside the ear for all-day comfort and outdoor safety. Pick in-ear if you want isolation and active noise cancellation for focus, as the ALT Buds and Buds N2 Pro seal the canal to block distractions.
For the longest runtime, the Pure Pods lead with up to 80 hours of total playtime with the case, followed by the Buds N2 Pro at up to 70 hours and the Air Clips Pro at up to 50 hours. Every model supports fast charging, so a quick 10-minute top-up returns several hours of playback.
Active noise cancellation features on the in-ear models: the ALT Buds deliver up to 35dB ANC and the Buds N2 Pro up to 32dB, with the N2 Pro adding a Transparency mode. Open-ear models don't have ANC by design — they use ENC to clean up your voice on calls while keeping you aware of your surroundings.
For workouts and running, the open-ear clip and hook designs — Air Clips, Air Clips 2, Air Clips Pro and ALT Clip — stay secure while keeping you aware of traffic. Every model carries an IPX4 or IPX5 rating for sweat and splash resistance. None are built for swimming, so avoid submerging them.
For the most detailed sound, the ALT Buds Open and ALT Clip support Hi-Res Audio Wireless over the LHDC codec for studio-quality streaming. The Pure Pods use large 16mm neodymium drivers for fuller open-ear sound, while spatial audio on the Air Clips Pro, ALT Buds and Pure Pods 2 adds a more immersive, three-dimensional soundstage.
Most models support dual-device pairing, letting you stay connected to a phone and laptop and switch between them — including the ALT Buds, ALT Buds S, Buds N2 Pro, the Air Clips range and the clip models. The original Pure Pods are the exception, connecting to one device at a time. Newer ALT and N2 Pro models use Bluetooth 6.0.
The Air Clips family clips onto your ear for a secure, canal-free fit, with the Air Clips Pro adding 360° head-tracking spatial audio and up to 50 hours of playtime. The Pure Pods take a hook-style open-ear design with a detachable band and 16mm drivers, and lead the range on battery at up to 80 hours.
The ALT Buds Open and ALT Clip are the audiophile open-ear picks, both certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless with the LHDC codec and quad mics with AI-powered ENC. Built from medical-grade silicone, the ALT Buds Open use 13mm drivers and won a Red Dot 2026 award, while the ALT Clip uses 11mm dual magnetic drivers.
These sealed in-ear models focus on isolation and battery. The ALT Buds add 35dB ANC and spatial audio, the ALT Buds S keep quad-mic ENC and a gaming mode at a simpler spec, and the Buds N2 Pro pair 32dB ANC with Transparency mode and up to 70 hours of playtime. All three use Bluetooth 6.0 and dual-device pairing.
Every model uses a multi-microphone setup with Environmental Noise Cancellation to keep your voice clear on calls, with the ALT Buds Open, ALT Clip, Pure Pods and ALT Buds all using a quad-mic array. Real-world clarity still depends on your network and surroundings. None of the models read out the caller's name — you'll hear a tone alert instead.
No. Open-ear models like the Air Clips, Pure Pods and ALT Clip rest outside your ear canal by design, so they intentionally let ambient sound in to keep you aware of traffic and surroundings. That means they don't offer active noise cancellation. For isolation, choose a sealed in-ear model such as the ALT Buds or Buds N2 Pro.
No. Across the range the earbuds carry IPX4 or IPX5 ratings, which make them resistant to sweat, light rain and splashes for workouts and daily use, but not waterproof. Don't wear them for swimming or showering or submerge them, and always wipe them dry before returning them to the charging case.