Cleer ARC 4 review

ARC 4 is the lowest-priced pair in this list and the one to consider if you want open ears for workouts, yard work or a messy job site and do not want to risk an expensive pair. Cleer keeps the 16.2mm drivers and the IPX7 rating of its flagship, so it handles heavy sweat and rain better on paper than the Bose and Sony picks. The sound is THX Certified and tuned for Dolby Audio, and Adaptive Volume Control is listed among its features. Each earbud is 10.8 g on a featherweight hook and the full kit is 76 g, lighter than the ARC 5. Multipoint over Bluetooth 5.4 and dual noise reduction mics cover calls. The savings show in battery: up to 7 hours per charge and 32 hours with the case, with 10 minutes of charging giving 2 hours. There is no spatial audio and Cleer does not list wireless charging. For $99.99 it is still a strong entry point.

Who it is for

Budget buyers who want a tough, water-rated open-ear pair for about $100.

Price

$99.99 at Cleer.

Regular price $99.99 Sale price $99.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• THX Certified audio, optimized for Dolby Audio
• 16.2mm drivers with deep bass and Hi-Res audio
• IPX7 water and sweat resistance
• Up to 7 hours per charge and 32 hours with the case
• Multipoint over Bluetooth 5.4 and Adaptive Volume Control

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest pick in this list at $99.99
• Strength: IPX7 rating matches the flagship ARC 5
• Strength: Light at 10.8 g per earbud and 76 g with the case
• Weakness: 7 hours per charge is shorter than most picks
• Weakness: No wireless charging listed
• Weakness: No spatial audio or touchscreen case from the ARC 5

Key facts

• Price: $99.99
• Fit: Ear hook, 10.8 g per earbud
• Water resistance: IPX7
• Battery: Up to 7 hours, 32 hours with case

Where it ranks

Cleer ARC 4 is No. 4 in our Best Open Ear Earbuds verdict.