Photo credit: boAtboAt has launched the Airdopes ProClip open-ear earbuds in India at Rs. 1,599, an air-conduction design that runs up to 52 hours on a full case and leaves your ears open to the world around you.The pitch is simple: music and awareness at the same time, built and priced for the way Indians actually use earbuds, on commutes, at desks and through workouts. The earbuds arrive in three colours and sell through boAt's website, Amazon and Flipkart.Key takeawaysboAt has launched the Airdopes ProClip open-ear earbuds in India at Rs. 1,599.The earbuds use Air Conduction Technology to deliver sound while keeping the ear canal open.Battery life runs up to 52 hours total with the charging case, backed by ASAP fast charging.Manufacturing happens at Califonix in Noida, a boAt and Dixon Technologies joint venture, under Make in India.Colours cover Satin White, Silk Grey and Velvet Wine, available on boAt's site, Amazon and Flipkart.How open-ear audio works, and why boAt is betting on itOpen-ear earbuds sit just outside the ear canal rather than plugging it, and the Airdopes ProClip uses Air Conduction Technology to send sound to your ear while leaving it open to ambient noise. The effect is the appeal: you hear your playlist and the auto behind you at the same time. That awareness is the whole point of the category, and it explains why open-ear has grown worldwide among runners, cyclists and commuters who want to stay alert.boAt's argument is that India has lagged that global trend for two practical reasons, premium pricing and a shortage of products tuned to local conditions. The Airdopes ProClip answers both. At Rs. 1,599, it drops open-ear audio well below the segment's usual entry point, and boAt frames the design around Indian routines that demand both privacy and awareness: open-plan offices, crowded transport, daily commutes and outdoor workouts.Design and comfort: built to disappearThe Airdopes ProClip leans on a metallic clip-on design that anchors to the ear, and at 4. 6g per earbud it is light enough to fade into the background through a full day.boAt designed the fit to hold steady during movement, so it stays put across a run or a commute while keeping the open-ear feel that defines the category. An IPX4 rating adds resistance to sweat and light splashes, which covers the workout use case the company is targeting.Sound, privacy and awarenessTwo features carry the listening experience. The first is the leak-reduction system, which boAt has referred to as a Smart Sonic Seal and which its product page presents as a Private Mode with reduced sound leakage. Both names point to the same goal: keeping your audio personal despite the open design, since leakage is the natural trade-off of leaving the ear uncovered. The second is Ambient Sound Awareness, which keeps you connected to conversations, traffic and the environment while you listen.Powering the audio are 12mm dynamic drivers, and for calls the earbuds use AI-powered Environmental Noise Cancellation to trim background sound. Connectivity runs on Bluetooth 6.0 with multi-point pairing, so the buds link to two devices at once and switch between a laptop and a phone on the fly. Gamers get BEAST Mode with 55ms low latency, and the boAt Hearables app handles EQ, touch controls and device diagnostics.Battery: the endurance cardHere sits the spec the category often struggles with. The Airdopes ProClip delivers up to 52 hours of total playback with the charging case, a figure that puts it among the more enduring open-ear options at this price.ASAP fast charging tops the buds up quickly between sessions, so a short stint on the charger returns hours of listening. For all-day wear across work and travel, that endurance matters more than any single headline feature.Made in India: how boAt hits the priceThe Airdopes ProClip is manufactured at Califonix Tech and Manufacturing in Noida, a joint venture between boAt Lifestyle and Dixon Technologies, as part of the Make in India initiative. That local capability is central to the price story. Building the product in India lets boAt adapt a global design to local needs and hold the cost at Rs. 1,599, the kind of pricing that turns a premium category into a mass one. The company casts the launch as proof of its strategy: take a worldwide trend and re-engineer it to be relevant, practical and affordable for Indian buyers.CEO Gaurav Nayyar described open-ear audio as one of the more significant shifts in the global personal audio market, pointing to rising demand for products that keep listeners aware of their surroundings while staying comfortable. He positioned the Airdopes ProClip as boAt's answer to privacy, listening performance and accessibility for Indian consumers, and as an example of the company bringing global technology to India in a practical, affordable form.Specifications at a glanceFeatureDetailProductboAt Airdopes ProClipCategoryOpen-ear (OWS) earbudsAudio TechnologyAir Conduction Technology, 12mm dynamic driversWeight4. 6g per earbudDesignMetallic clip-on, open-ear fitAudio PrivacySmart Sonic Seal / Private Mode, reduced sound leakageAwarenessAmbient Sound AwarenessCallsAI-powered ENCConnectivityBluetooth 6.0, multi-point connectivity (up to two devices)GamingBEAST Mode, 55ms low latencyBatteryUp to 52 hours total playback with charging case, ASAP fast chargingWater ResistanceIPX4App SupportboAt Hearables appManufacturingCalifonix, Noida (boAt–Dixon JV), Make in IndiaColoursSatin White, Silk Grey, Velvet WineLaunch Price₹1,599AvailabilityboAt website, Amazon, FlipkartPrice and availabilityThe boAt Airdopes ProClip sells at a launch price of Rs. 1,599, listed against a higher Rs. 4,999 regular price on boAt's own store. It comes in Satin White, Silk Grey and Velvet Wine, and buyers can pick it up through boAt's official website, Amazon and Flipkart. At that price, it lands as one of the more accessible ways into open-ear audio in India, which is precisely the gap boAt is aiming for.FAQs1. What is the boAt Airdopes ProClip? An open-ear earbud that uses Air Conduction Technology to play audio while keeping you aware of your surroundings, launched in India at Rs. 1,599.2. How long does the battery last? Up to 52 hours of total playback with the charging case, supported by ASAP fast charging.3. What helps reduce sound leakage? A leak-reduction feature boAt presents as Smart Sonic Seal, or Private Mode, designed to keep your audio personal despite the open-ear design.4. Where is the Airdopes ProClip manufactured? At Califonix Tech and Manufacturing in Noida, a joint venture between boAt Lifestyle and Dixon Technologies, under Make in India.5. Is it suitable for workouts and calls? Yes. It carries an IPX4 sweat and splash rating, a secure clip-on fit, and AI-powered ENC for clearer voice calls.6. What colours are available, and where can I buy it? Satin White, Silk Grey and Velvet Wine, sold through boAt's website, Amazon and Flipkart.end of article