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Digital, Electronic Devices & Accessories

Sonoria Shine Open-Ear Clip-On Earbuds

Entrant: Dongguan Sonoria Technology Co., Ltd.

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2026

Silver

CategoryDigital, Electronic Devices & Accessories
Class / SubcategoryAudio & Video Devices
Earbuds / Earpieces
Country / RegionChina
Client’s nameSonoria

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Moving beyond the purely utilitarian design of conventional wireless earbuds, the Sonoria Shine Open-Ear Clip-On Earbuds merge jewelry-inspired aesthetics, open-ear acoustics, and AI-driven interaction to bridge personal technology and fashion accessories. The product combines a metallic luster, rounded contours, and refined decorative accents to achieve a jewelry-like finish. Offered in Misty River White and Radiant Gold, the earbuds complement diverse everyday styles. Where the earbuds meet the ear, a nano-scale excimer-cured coating provides a skin-friendly touch. A featherlight C-bridge unites nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape-memory alloy with liquid silicone, while its clip curvature is shaped by ergonomic data from over 10,000 ears worldwide. Together, these elements balance soft tactility, flexible support, wearing stability, and ambient sound awareness.

The acoustic system features an internal dual-magnetic-circuit architecture, pairing two neodymium (NdFeB) magnets with a composite polyurethane (PU) and liquid crystal polymer (LCP) diaphragm to balance responsive diaphragm dynamics with detailed sound reproduction. An advanced directional sound-conduction system reduces sound leakage, while AI audio algorithms enhance low-frequency punch and vocal clarity. Dual microphones and AI noise reduction work together to suppress environmental distractions such as traffic and wind noise and improve call clarity in complex settings.

Through the Sonoria app, the product connects to the iFLYTEK Large Language Model (LLM) to support smart Q&A, content creation, translation, and spoken-language learning, and turns the audio device into a practical assistant for study and work. The app also provides multiple sound adjustments, preset EQ modes for music, movies, and gaming, and a custom equalizer, while supporting seamless audio switching across two connected devices. Offering up to 8 hours of battery life per charge, up to 60 hours in total with the charging case, and IPX5 water resistance, the product delivers an open-ear audio solution that unites visual appeal, wearing comfort, and smart functionality.

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