Everything wireless gaming earbuds deliver — plus all-session comfort and full situational awareness only open-ear can add.

• World’s First: THX® Spatial Audio with Head Tracking in open-ear true wireless gaming earbuds
• Sub-30ms Latency: Ultra Low Latency USB-C dongle keeps sight and sound perfectly in sync
• The Open-Ear Upgrade: Marathon comfort and full situational awareness while playing
• Built to Last: 60-hour total battery, IPX7 waterproof, AMOLED HD Touchscreen Smart Case with UV-C sterilization

San Diego, CA (September 3, 2026) — Cleer Audio announced the ARC 5 Gaming True Wireless Open-Ear Earbuds, the world’s first open-ear gaming earbuds featuring THX^® Spatial Audio with Head Tracking and THX^® Headphone Certification. Powered by Qualcomm^® Snapdragon Sound^™, the ARC 5 Gaming pairs a full high-resolution codec suite with an included Ultra Low Latency USB-C dongle. Sub-30ms latency keeps the action you see and the sound you hear perfectly in sync — on handheld, mobile, console, and PC. And its open-ear design adds what sealed gaming earbuds can’t: marathon-session comfort and full awareness of the world around you.

Gaming happens everywhere. On the move, on a break, between classes — today’s players move between their phones, handhelds, consoles, and PCs all day long. The ARC 5 Gaming is designed, equipped, and built for exactly that: one pair of earbuds that delivers certified, immersive, low-latency audio across every device and every session, however long it runs.

IMMERSE YOURSELF WITH THX® SPATIAL AUDIO — Lifelike, Immersive Gameplay

The ARC 5 Gaming delivers lifelike, three-dimensional game audio backed by THX^® Spatial Audio — the studio-grade standard behind cinematic sound, now certified for gaming and THX^® Certified — validating exceptional frequency response, low distortion, and design excellence. THX^® Spatial Audio with Head Tracking responds to the micromovements of your head, adapting audio positioning in real time to recreate how sound is experienced in the real world — so you hear precisely where the action is coming from and feel fully inside every world you explore.

GAMING EQ PRESETS AND SNAPDRAGON SOUND™ — Exceptional Audio Quality

Hear every detail in the game. The ARC 5 Gaming supports a full high-resolution codec suite — aptX^™ Lossless, aptX^™ Adaptive, and LC3 — with Snapdragon Sound^™ for Hi-Res, low-latency wireless playback. Cleer’s DBE 4.0 Dynamic Bass Enhancement produces deeper, more powerful bass, while the custom-tuned Gaming EQ preset in the Cleer+ App brings out rich environmental audio and every beat of the soundtrack.

ULTRA LOW LATENCY USB-C DONGLE — Built for Competitive Play

Every ARC 5 Gaming includes the Ultra Low Latency USB-C dongle. Sub-30ms response keeps footsteps, gunfire, and callouts landing the instant they happen — a decisive edge in fast-paced titles where timing is everything. There are two modes available, HD (High Definition) or LL (Low Latency), that you select based on what you need.

THE OPEN-EAR UPGRADE — More Comfort. More Awareness. No Sound Compromise.

Sealed gaming earbuds force a trade-off: immersion at the cost of pressure, heat, and isolation. ARC 5 Gaming’s true open-ear design removes it. The earbuds rest comfortably over the ear without entering or sealing the ear canal — no pressure, no heat buildup, no ear fatigue — so marathon sessions feel effortless. The next-gen ear-hook is thinner, lighter, and more ergonomic, carrying over the award-winning ARC 5 platform’s refinements for a secure fit hour after hour.

And because your ears stay open, you stay connected and safe: enjoy your gameplay while staying social with those around you — hear a knock, a call, a flight announcement — without pausing the game.

NOISE REDUCTION MICROPHONES — Built for Streaming & Chat

Whether you’re strategizing with teammates or streaming to your audience, the ARC 5 Gaming’s dual ENC noise-reduction microphones capture your voice clearly while suppressing background noise — for clean in-game chat, party voice, and hands-free calls between matches. The ARC 5 Gaming is equally at home on conference calls, with the clarity and volume to work remotely between sessions.

AMOLED HD TOUCHSCREEN SMART CASE — With UV-C Sterilization

The ARC 5 Gaming Smart Case features an AMOLED HD touchscreen for playback control, EQ selection, and battery monitoring at a glance — plus built-in UV-C sterilization to keep earbuds clean between sessions. With 60 hours of total battery life — real-world endurance with no fine-print caveats — USB-C charging, and quick-charge delivering extended playtime from a five-minute top-up, the ARC 5 Gaming outlasts every session.

COMPATIBLE WITH TODAY’S GAMING PLATFORMS — Get Connected and Play

The USB-C dongle and Bluetooth^® connectivity deliver broad compatibility, making the ARC 5 Gaming the ideal companion for handheld and on-the-go play as well as the living room and desktop setup.

The ARC 5 Gaming Features:

• World’s First THX® Spatial Audio Open-Ear Gaming Earbuds with Head Tracking — immersive, lifelike 3D game audio with pinpoint positional accuracy. Audio adapts to the micromovements of your head for a true-to-life soundstage
• THX® Certified — validated frequency response, low distortion, and performance excellence
• True Open-Ear Design — all-session comfort and full situational awareness, with zero compromise on certified sound
• Ultra Low Latency USB-C Dongle (included) — sub-30ms keeps sight and sound perfectly in sync
• Qualcomm® Snapdragon Sound™ — high-resolution, low-latency wireless audio
• Full Codec Suite — SBC, AAC, aptX™ Lossless, aptX™ Adaptive, LC3 and LDAC
• Cleer DBE 4.0 Dynamic Bass Enhancement — deeper, more powerful bass
• Custom Gaming EQ Presets — tuned for rich environmental detail via the Cleer+ App
• AMOLED HD Touchscreen Smart Case — control, playback, EQ, battery, and UV-C sterilization
• Bluetooth® 5.4 Multipoint — seamlessly switch audio between two simultaneously connected devices
• 60-Hour Total Battery Life — with USB-C fast charging and 5-minute quick charge for 2 hours
• IPX7 Waterproof Protection — fully waterproof, not just splash-resistant — built for sweat, rain, and everyday durability
• Dual ENC Microphones — clear team chat, streaming, and hands-free calls
• Cleer+ App — customizable EQ, touch controls, battery monitoring, and firmware updates

“Gaming earbuds have always asked players to trade comfort and awareness for immersion,” said Hideaki Yamaguchi (Yama), CEO of Cleer Audio. “The ARC 5 Gaming ends that trade. With THX^® Certified sound quality, THX^® Spatial Audio with Head Tracking, and sub-30ms latency, players give up nothing in sound or speed — and gain the all-session comfort and situational awareness only a true open-ear design can deliver, wherever they play.”

Available in Black for $229.99 USD, the new ARC 5 Gaming Open-Ear Earbuds will be available beginning September 2026 at CleerAudio.com, Amazon.com, and authorized U.S. dealers.

Cleer ARC 5 Gaming Specifications and Comparison Chart (ARC 5 Gaming / ARC 3 Gaming)

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Established in 2012, Cleer Audio offers award-winning, high-performance headphones and smart speakers that break free from conventional thinking, allowing users to experience true audio freedom. Driven by a design philosophy of creating standout smart products, Cleer anticipates consumers’ needs before they are even recognized, transforming every moment through sound. The brand has earned numerous accolades, including the 2020 CES Innovation Award, and remains devoted to pioneering breakthrough, award-winning audio technologies with uncompromising sound performance.

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