ⓘ CMF by Nothing

Nothing's CMF sub-brand has announced a new pair of earbuds just a couple of weeks after launching its first clip-on model. Called the CMF Buds Neo, they are its cheapest yet, but offer features available on more expensive models.

The CMF Buds Neo have a protruding stem, angled earbuds with an in-ear design, and eartips for a closed seal. Each earbud has a 12.4mm dynamic driver and two microphones. They also feature active noise cancellation (up to 35dB), a transparency mode, spatial audio, and can be connected to two devices simultaneously.

CMF says the earbuds feature Clear Voice Technology for clear calls even when outdoors. Battery life is rated at 11 hours on a single charge and a total of 52 hours with the case. However, you get shorter battery life when ANC is turned on. The earbuds also support fast charging, as a 10-minute charge will provide up to 5.5 hours of use.

The CMF Buds Neo are compatible with the Nothing X app which you can use to switch between noise cancelling modes, activate spatial audio, and turn on a low latency mode. The earbuds are rated IP54 for dust and water resistance, so they should survive sweat, splashes, and light rain.

Available in Black, Dark Blue, and White, the earbuds have a dual-tone finish that matches the charging case. Unfortunately, despite the case having a dial, it doesn't have any function, unlike the one on the case of the CMF Buds Pro 2 (available on Amazon for $39). Nevertheless, it works as a good fidget spinner.

The CMF Buds Neo are priced at INR 1999 (~$21/€19) and seem to be exclusive to India for now. They will be sold by Flipkart, starting on August 26, but interested buyers will be able to get early access at the Nothing Store in Bengaluru on August 22 at 11 AM.

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