
Just as expected, today Nothing has unveiled the CMF Clip Pro earbuds. As the name implies, these are clip-style or clip-on earbuds, a category that didn't exist a few years ago but has been gaining popularity recently. These have 10.8mm drivers with "Ultra Bass Technology", and the company advertises 10 hours of music playback and
Nothing has unveiled the CMF Clip Pro earbuds, a clip-style design aimed at recent demand for clip-on earbuds. Each earbud uses a 10.8mm driver with “Ultra Bass Technology”. Battery figures are manufacturer-stated: each 60mAh bud is said to provide 10 hours of music playback or 6.5 hours of talk time, while the charging case holds 475mAh and supports fast charging that delivers four hours of playback from a 10-minute charge. The buds support Bluetooth 5.4 and codecs LDAC, AAC and SBC, offer dual-device connectivity, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair, and include a low-lag mode. For calls, there are four microphones and Clear Voice Technology. The earbuds are IP54 rated and the case is IPX2; each bud weighs 5.92g and the case 38.81g.
The case includes a rotating Smart Dial to control volume, playback, calls and to initiate pairing, while the earbuds have tactile buttons intended to work with gloves. Nothing plans to sell the CMF Clip Pro in the US and UK from 15 August at $99/£79, with continental Europe and the rest of the world following on 15 September. Colourways offered are Dark Grey, Light Grey and Coral, and US pre-orders are listed at a reduced $79.
The announcement is focused on manufacturer specifications and feature lists rather than independent testing. Marketing terms like “Ultra Bass Technology” and the quoted playback and talk times should be treated as company claims; actual battery life and sound quality will vary with usage, codec selection and settings. The Smart Dial is a distinctive case feature, but its real-world convenience compared with tactile controls will depend on personal preference and day-to-day handling. The differing IP ratings for earbuds (IP54) and case (IPX2) are factual but may be overlooked in marketing; users should note these limits for water exposure. The pre-order discount applies in the US and may not reflect wider retail pricing. Independent reviews will be needed to confirm these claims.
Original article: Nothing launches CMF Clip Pro earbuds with a Smart Dial on the case (GSMArena.com)
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