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JBL Soundgear Sense vs JBL Soundgear Clips

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Soundgear Sense

JBL Soundgear Sense

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 6 hours per charge.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 14,800In Stock
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JBL Soundgear Clips

JBL Soundgear Clips

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 6.5 g per earbud.
  • Up to 8 hours per charge.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 16,800In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Soundgear Sense if you want larger 16.2 mm drivers and a lower price (KSh 2,000 less). Choose the JBL Soundgear Clips if you want longer rated battery life (8 hours per charge), up to 32 hours with the charging case and Bluetooth 5.4.

Battery life

JBL Soundgear Sense
Up to 6 hours per charge
JBL Soundgear Clips
Up to 8 hours per charge

Connections

JBL Soundgear Sense
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
JBL Soundgear Clips
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Fit

JBL Soundgear Sense
Adjustable ear hooks
JBL Soundgear Clips
Open-ear design without sealing ear tips

Charging

JBL Soundgear Sense
15 minutes for 4 hours
JBL Soundgear Clips
10 minutes for 3 hours

Drivers

JBL Soundgear Sense
16.2 mm dynamic
JBL Soundgear Clips
11 mm dynamic

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Soundgear Sense

  • Larger drivers: 16.2 mm (vs 11 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 14,800 (vs KSh 16,800).

JBL Soundgear Clips

  • Rated for up to 8 hours per charge (vs 6).
  • Rated for up to 32 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).

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PriorityJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
FitOpen-ear design with adjustable ear hooksOpen-ear flexible clip design
Battery lifeUp to 6 hours per charge; listed playback: 24 hours with the caseUp to 8 hours per charge; listed playback: 32 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging15 minutes for 4 hours10 minutes for 3 hours
Drivers16.2 mm dynamic11 mm dynamic

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
BrandJBLJBL
ModelSoundgear SenseSoundgear Clips
AnnouncedAugust 2023August 2025
TypeOpen-Ear True Wireless EarbudsOpen-Ear True Wireless Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
Weight—6.5 g per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
Battery LifeUp to 6 hoursUp to 8 hours
Charging Time2 hours2 hours
Fast Charging15 minutes for 4 hours10 minutes for 3 hours
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C on case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth wireless
Bluetooth5.35.4
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
App SupportJBL HeadphonesJBL Headphones

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
Drivers16.2 mm dynamic11 mm dynamic
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 kHz20 Hz–20 kHz
Impedance32 ohms32 ohms
Active Noise CancellationNo listening ANC; open air-conduction designNo listening ANC; AI call noise reduction
MicrophonesFour voice microphonesFour microphones

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery Life18 additional hours; 24 hours total24 additional hours; 32 hours total
Case ChargingUSB-C wiredUSB-C wired
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Weight—39.7 g

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
ControlsCustomizable touch controlsCustomizable touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbudsIP54 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-ear design with adjustable ear hooksOpen-ear flexible clip design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Soundgear SenseJBL Soundgear Clips
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesDetachable neckband—
DocumentationQuick-start guide and warranty/warningQuick-start guide, safety sheet and warranty/warning
Audio Cable—True wireless design

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP54.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 2 hours.
  • Same type: Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds.

In summary

Choose Soundgear Clips for longer rated battery life; Soundgear Sense offers drivers at a lower price.

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