The ARC delivers a spacious sound with better than average sound quality, durability, and above average battery life. The charging case is not going to appeal to everyone, and the somewhat problematic fit while wearing glasses will certainly be an issue for some.

They're lighter and more comfortable to wear than anticipated, and they have a good sound in most environments. Knowing where these work well and where they don't, I feel like these are a good solution for working out, running, and daily commutes. You'll not want these for mowing, sitting near the ocean waves, or in a noisier space as they just can't compete on volume.

If you’ve avoided earbuds because you find them uncomfortable to shove in your ear canals, consider the Cleer Arc open-ear true wireless earbuds. Be aware, however, that the same design elements that eliminate discomfort also affect audio quality, so be prepared for a tradeoff.

It’s refreshing to see Cleer steer away from the neckband-style design approach of most open-ear headphones, attempting to do things differently. The Arc’s fit is strong once you get them on, delivering on that promise of enabling you to enjoy your audio while continuing to hear what’s around you. Unfortunately, that sound isn’t the most exciting, and while the battery life and controls are okay, the Arc do earbuds fall short of offering a complete package.

The Cleer ARC open-ear headphones are a fine idea - but ultimately the sound they make isn’t a big part of what’s good about them.