{"id":13303,"date":"2026-02-20T16:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=13303"},"modified":"2026-02-25T21:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:42:55","slug":"i-swapped-my-airpods-for-these-jewellery-inspired-earbuds-heres-what-surprised-me-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/20\/i-swapped-my-airpods-for-these-jewellery-inspired-earbuds-heres-what-surprised-me-most\/","title":{"rendered":"I swapped my AirPods for these jewellery-inspired earbuds \u2013 here\u2019s what surprised me most"},"content":{"rendered":"
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My newest jewellery upgrade doubles as earbuds… (Picture: Metro\/HUAWEI\/Lydia Wheatley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Looking for a pair of headphones <\/a>that don\u2019t just deliver excellent sound but look like they\u2019re part of your jewellery?<\/p>\n

HUAWEI\u2019s new FreeClip 2<\/a> have been impressing tech-sperts for a whole month now, and if you love the idea of your headphones making a statement then you\u2019re sure to be impressed, too.<\/p>\n

Blending cutting-edge sound with jewellery-like design and all-day comfort you\u2019ll barely notice, the HUAWEI FreeClip 2<\/a> reimagines wireless listening with a sleek, open-ear design that feels more like a stylish accessory than a piece of tech.<\/p>\n

The best bit? You can currently save \u00a320 on the new HUAWEI earbuds when you use code AFREECLIP2<\/strong> at checkout, making these affordable and innovative headphones yours for even less.<\/p>\n

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HUAWEI FreeClip 2<\/h2>\n

Designed to take you from exercise class to commute, meetings to home, the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 keeps up with your everyday, delivering comfort, quality and peace of mind with its ingenious open-ear design.<\/p>\n

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But are they worth the purchase? And do they really look that<\/em> good in person? I tried them out for myself to find out.<\/p>\n

My thoughts<\/h2>\n

As an AirPods fan I was sceptical that a pair of open-ear earbuds would do the trick for me \u2013 especially while commuting or in the loud office.<\/p>\n

Would the sound be strong enough, with enough base and heart? Would the design stay on my ears and feel comfortable all day?<\/p>\n

The answer to all of these questions truly surprised me, but let\u2019s start at the beginning.<\/p>\n

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The case is as sleek and compact as my AirPods case, and upon opening you\u2019re met with the sleek, criss-cross earbuds ready to be grabbed out (Picture: Lydia Wheatley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The case is as sleek and compact as my AirPods case, and upon opening you\u2019re met with the stylish, criss-cross earbuds ready to be grabbed out.<\/p>\n

Popping the earbuds<\/a> on is simple, too, as the ball slots easily within the ear and the larger bean sits happily on the back. It feels like it shouldn\u2019t fit so well, but it does.<\/p>\n

Their lightweight design also means you could quite easily forget you\u2019re even wearing them, meaning no more achy ears \u2013 a very appealing quality for me.<\/p>\n

But what I love the most about the HUAWEI FreeClip 2s<\/a> is just how sleek they look \u2013 especially when worn alongside my other jewellery.<\/p>\n

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I love the way the earbuds look alongside my earring stack – the pop of metallic shine adds a lot (Picture: Lydia Wheatley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These headphones<\/a> literally blend in with my earrings \u2013 helped by the rose gold colourway that adds even more pop to my mixed-metal piercing stack. I\u2019ve never really worn headphones that weren\u2019t just boring block white or black, so I love the colour and shine the FreeClip 2s provide.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s move onto sound quality \u2013 arguably the most important aspect of a pair of earbuds.<\/p>\n

These earbuds boast an impressive open-ear design which allows you to hear your surroundings clearly while you listen to your music \u2013 but don\u2019t let this fool you into thinking the sound quality isn’t there.<\/p>\n

Crisp, clear and full-bodied, the buds\u2019 sound quality is truly impressive, doing my playlists justice every time I pop them on.<\/p>\n

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Take your pick from a range of stylish colour schemes to suit you \u2013 including Blue, White, Black and Rose Gold (Picture: HUAWEI)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Immersive and rich, the buds provide the full and dynamic sound that you\u2019d expect from a cracking pair of headphones \u2013 which is particularly impressive considering the open ear-design.<\/p>\n

Keeping me aware of my surroundings when I\u2019m out and about is another benefit of these earbuds, and they really do help me make sure I\u2019m more perceptive of any dangers.<\/p>\n

Would I recommend these earbuds? Yes, absolutely. Not only are they functional and comfortable, but they look fantastic, too.<\/p>\n

The numerous compliments I\u2019ve received from people who mistook them for jewellery has been just another upside.<\/p>\n

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