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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£220
  • Avg. price in US: ~$200
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 35 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Cleer Alpha review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

8.2

Technical Score

20.0%

7.2

User score

Excellent
8.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.2

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

6.9

Connectivity

6.0%

7.8

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

Excellent
7.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

4.5

Popularity

User score:
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4.2
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4.1
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4.3
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Very good
  • 8.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.4

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

  • 7.6
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

    18.0%

    2.5

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 9.3
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 6.0
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    2.5

    Weight

    24.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    5.7

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Cleer Alpha is a flagship over-ear wireless headphone featuring patented 40mm Ironless Drivers and Dirac Virtuo spatial audio for a wide, immersive soundstage. It supports Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX Adaptive and SBC codecs, providing high-resolution audio and multipoint connectivity for seamless switching between two devices. Key characteristics include adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC), a 35-hour battery life with ANC enabled, and a 10-minute quick charge that offers four hours of playback. Main pros are its comfortable memory foam design, outstanding call quality via Qualcomm cVc 2-mic beamforming, and intuitive touch controls with a unique conversation mode. However, notable cons include its relatively heavy 330g weight compared to rivals and ANC performance that is effective but doesn't quite reach the class-leading isolation levels of Sony or Bose.

Technical Specifications of Cleer Alpha

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.2

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

6.9

Connectivity

6.0%

7.8

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

8.2
Cleer Alpha has a technical score of 8.21 points, which is higher than that of 96.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

4.5

Popularity

User score:
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4.2
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7.2
Cleer Alpha has a user score of 7.2 points, which is lower than that of 75.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
4.5
Cleer Alpha has a popularity of 4.5 points, which is lower than 50.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.4

Price

8.4
Cleer Alpha has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.4 points, which is higher than 92.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Cleer Alpha supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Cleer Alpha uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Cleer Alpha uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Cleer Alpha reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cleer Alpha supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cleer Alpha is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
Cleer Alpha has 2 microphones, more microphones than 78.2% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Cleer Alpha does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Cleer Alpha supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.1
Cleer Alpha uses Bluetooth version 5.1, newer Bluetooth version than 83.9% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

15 m
Cleer Alpha offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.2% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

100 ms
Cleer Alpha has audio latency of 100 ms, lower audio latency than 51.9% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cleer Alpha supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cleer Alpha supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cleer Alpha supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cleer Alpha works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Cleer Alpha supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

35 hours
Cleer Alpha offers battery life of 35 hours, higher battery life than 58.6% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

35 hours
Cleer Alpha offers battery life with ANC of 35 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 54.6% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

2 hours
Cleer Alpha needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 48.5% of headphones and equal to 39.1% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Cleer Alpha supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

800 mAh
Cleer Alpha has a battery capacity of 800 mAh, higher battery capacity than 74.7% of headphones and equal to 7.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

330 g
Cleer Alpha weighs 330 g, heavier than 87.6% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cleer Alpha vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Cleer Alpha supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Cleer Alpha supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Cleer Alpha has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Cleer Alpha has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    Cleer Alpha supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Cleer Alpha supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • Spatial audio support
    Cleer Alpha supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Cleer Alpha supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Cleer Alpha offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Cleer Alpha offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Cleer Alpha has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Cleer Alpha has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Clear call microphone
    Cleer Alpha offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Cleer Alpha offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Cleer Alpha includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Cleer Alpha includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    Cleer Alpha has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Cleer Alpha is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Cleer Alpha supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Cleer Alpha has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Cleer Alpha supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Cleer Alpha has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • USB-C charging
    Cleer Alpha uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 33.3% higher battery capacity
    Cleer Alpha has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (800 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Cleer Alpha has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Cleer Alpha can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    Cleer Alpha has a higher battery life than the average headphone (35 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 5 hours longer ANC battery life
    Cleer Alpha has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (35 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Cleer Alpha offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Cleer Alpha has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • Clear call microphone
    Cleer Alpha offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Cleer Alpha includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Cleer Alpha reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 1 more microphones
    Cleer Alpha has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Sidetone support
    Cleer Alpha supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    Cleer Alpha supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

Total
Overall
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 51.4% higher weight
    Cleer Alpha is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Cleer Alpha has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Cleer Alpha has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    Cleer Alpha has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 51.4% higher weight
    Cleer Alpha is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Cleer Alpha is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.330 g vs 218 g
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Cleer Alpha has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Cleer Alpha has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Cleer Alpha has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Cleer Alpha has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Cleer Alpha is more expensive than the average headphone (£220 vs £90).
    Cleer Alpha is more expensive than the average headphone (£220 vs £90).£220 vs £90
  • 11.1% lower user score
    Cleer Alpha has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.20 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Cleer Alpha has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.20 vs 8.000).7.2 vs 8
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    Cleer Alpha has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
    When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=116 dB

    Cleer Alpha has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.100 dB vs 110 dB
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What customers like about Cleer Alpha?

  • High-quality sound performance with notable bass and the effective Dirac Virtuo spatial audio feature
  • Strong active noise cancellation (ANC) and impressive ambient pass-through mode
  • Long-lasting battery life (approx. 35 hours) with exceptionally fast charging capabilities
  • Premium, robust build quality with a comfortable and secure fit
  • Excellent Bluetooth range and reliable call quality with clear microphone performance
  • Intuitive touch controls and a well-designed companion app for EQ adjustments

What customers dislike about Cleer Alpha?

  • Tight clamping force and heavy weight (330g) can lead to fatigue or discomfort during long sessions
  • Ear cups may feel small or snug for users with larger ears
  • High frequencies (treble) can occasionally sound piercing or sibilant without EQ adjustments
  • Absence of an automatic power-off feature by default (requires app settings)
  • Some reports of glitchy multipoint connectivity when switching between primary and secondary devices
  • Touch gestures can have a learning curve or occasional responsiveness issues

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03/06/2026
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The Cleer Audio Alpha Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones are highly recommended by reviewer Hilary Topper as a versatile audio solution for podcasting, air travel, and multi-sport training. The primary strengths highlighted in the review include crystal-clear audio quality with excellent balance across bass and treble frequencies, as well as a highly effective active noise...Read more

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Cleer Alpha Review - What Gadget

The Cleer Audio Alpha over-ear headphones are a premium wireless option priced at £249, designed to compete with industry heavyweights like Sony and Bose. They feature a durable, high-quality plastic construction with a comfortable headband and rotating earcups lined with generous foam padding, though they carry a noticeable weight of 330 grams. Equipped with 40mm Ironless Drivers...Read more

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The Cleer Audio Alpha, reviewed on Headfonics, is praised as a $199, feature-rich headphone delivering a fun, engaging, and powerful sonic performance with a vibrant midrange. Despite excellent sound, the review notes significant technical drawbacks, including unrefined treble, lack of bass control, and reduced sound quality when using equalizer adjustments. Offering solid Active...Read more

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02/06/2022
Cleer Audio Alpha Headphone Review - Serious Insights

In the Serious Insights review, Daniel W. Rasmus praises the Cleer Audio Alpha Active Noise Canceling (ANC) headphones as a refined, well-engineered product that successfully challenges household names like Bose and Sony. Priced typically under $200, the headphones stand out for their exceptional, balanced sound profile, which is enhanced by 40mm ironless drivers, the low-latency...Read more

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ecoustics.com
02/04/2022
Cleer Audio Alpha Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones: Review

The Cleer Audio Alpha ($249 MSRP, often found for $199) is a durable, feature-rich set of active noise-cancelling (ANC) over-ear headphones built from high-impact polymer with a sturdy metal headband. It stands out for its exceptional physical design, featuring incredibly user-friendly magnetic ear pads that snap effortlessly into place, intuitive right-cup touch controls, and a...Read more

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hometheaterhifi.com
18/04/2022
Cleer Audio Alpha Headphones Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

The HomeTheaterHifi.com review of the Cleer Audio Alpha HeadphonesGo, written by Mel Martin, highlights these $219.99 over-ear wireless headphones as a feature-packed bargain that punches well above its price class. The reviewer notes several prominent pros, including its highly effective adaptive active noise cancellation, a robust 35-hour battery life with quick-charging...Read more

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majorhifi.com
11/03/2022
Cleer Audio ALPHA Review - Major HiFi

The Cleer Audio ALPHA wireless headphones deliver a fun, punchy sound signature featuring strong, adaptive active noise cancellation and highly responsive touch controls. The reviewer praises the immersive, rich midrange bloom and the effective Dirac Virtuo spatial audio technology for creating a wide, theater-like soundstage. While offering immense value for its price, the ALPHA...Read more

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tomsguide.com
21/03/2022
Cleer Audio Alpha review: Top ANC to rival Bose - Tom's Guide

The Cleer Audio Alpha ($249) is a premium pair of wireless, over-ear headphones that delivers flagship-level sound quality to rival luxury brands. Equipped with 40mm ironless drivers, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX Adaptive, and Dirac Virtuo spatial audio, these headphones produce a spacious, well-balanced sound signature with punchy lows and detailed highs. Their touch controls are...Read more

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techhive.com
28/01/2022
Cleer Alpha review: One powerful noise-cancelling headphone

The Cleer Alpha is a premium, collapsible over-ear noise-canceling headphone that offers an excellent balance of audio fidelity and portability. Weighing 11.4 ounces, it features a comfortable design for extended wear and a lengthy 35-hour battery life charged via USB-C. Driven by "Ironless" 40mm drivers to reduce distortion, the headphone supports Bluetooth with aptX Adaptive and a...Read more

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techradar.com
13/01/2022
Cleer Audio ALPHA review - TechRadar

The Cleer Audio ALPHA wireless over-ear headphones ($249 / £249) offer a compelling, high-quality alternative to mainstream giants like Sony and Bose. Designed with a compact profile and comfortable padding on the earcups and headband, these 330g headphones remain wearable for extended periods. They boast an impressive 35-hour battery life with active noise cancellation (ANC) turned...Read more

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dhrme.nl
23/11/2022
[2022] 15 Best ANC Headphones Compared!

Review Overview The review evaluates 18 pairs of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones released in 2022, ranging from budget options to ultra-premium models. Reviewers Rohan and Kevin grade each product by tier and provide their personal top picks. Ultimately, both reviewers crown the SoundCore Space Q45 ($150) as the absolute best budget choice, while naming the Sony WH-1000 XM5...Read more

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