Cleer Audio, a favorite on this site, has introduced two new gaming-oriented earbuds, the ARC II Gaming and ARC 3 Gaming. These true wireless earbuds are designed for mobile gamers and feature an open-ear, over-ear design.
The $234 Arc 3 Gaming earbuds feature Dolby Atmos optimization combined with head tracking for an immersive gaming experience, and they also have a touchscreen smart charging case with wireless charging, an interior mirror, and UV-C light-based earbud sterilization.
In addition, both the $189 Arc II Gaming earbuds and the aforementioned Arc 3 Gaming buds feature a Qualcomm USB-C dongle for low latency connectivity to popular gaming devices and Snapdragon Sound for Hi-Res audio playback. The USB-C dongle provides sub-30ms low latency audio for the Arc 3 Gaming and sub-60ms low latency audio for the Arc II Gaming.
The buds also have Cleer’s open-ear technology that allows gamers to hear their surroundings while playing, along with reducing ear fatigue and sweating, according to the company. They also feature voice control, 16.2mm Graphene Drivers for crisp audio, and a custom-tuned gaming EQ preset. Furthermore, they include noise-reduction microphones for clear calls and in-game chat.
The Arc 3 Gaming and Arc II Gaming also feature:
- Open-ear design with flexible hinge
- Support for aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, and SBC
- On-device touch controls
- Deeper bass, frequency response 50-40kHz
- Bluetooth 5.4 Multipoint connectivity (Arc 3 only)
- Bluetooth 5.3 Multipoint connectivity (Arc 2 only)
- IPX7 Water Resistant and Sweatproof
The Arc 3 Gaming offers 50 hours of total battery life and the Arc II Gaming offers 35 hours. Both models are compatible with Android and iOS and have a lightweight design.
The Cleer Arc 3 Gaming and Cleer Arc II Gaming are now available on Amazon.com and at U.S. Cleer Audio dealers.
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