CMF has officially introduced the CMF Clip Pro, entering the open-ear earbud market with a focus on long-term comfort, ambient awareness, and distinct industrial design, almost two years after the launch of the Nothing Ear (open). Engineered for urban commuters, active users, and professionals, the earbuds aim to deliver clear audio without isolating the listener from their surroundings.
Ergonomics and Wearability
The Clip Pro is designed around long-duration comfort, utilizing a 3-point Clip Design that distributes pressure across the ear rather than concentrating it in a single area.
- Weight: 5.9 grams per earbud for a lightweight fit.
- C-bridge Construction: Built with an elastic titanium wire core wrapped in skin-friendly materials, designed to flex and adapt to various ear shapes.
- Acoustic Pod: Features an optimized listening ball shaped to reduce ear contact while directing audio efficiently into the ear canal.
Audio Performance and Signal Processing
Open-ear designs often face performance hurdles with low-end frequencies. CMF addresses this by combining custom hardware with targeted DSP optimizations:
- Hardware: Equipped with a 10.8 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver tuned for balanced vocals and detailed highs.
- Ultra Bass Technology: An intelligent algorithm that boosts low-frequency output while mitigating treble distortion to counter natural acoustic dispersion.
- Codec & Audio Support: Hi-Res Audio Certified, supporting LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs for high-bitrate wireless streaming on compatible devices.
Microphone System and Acoustic Privacy
To support clear calls in noisy surroundings and limit sound spillage, the Clip Pro incorporates specialized hardware and software controls:
- Microphone Array: Integrates 4 HD microphones alongside a VPU-powered Clear Voice Technology system to isolate the user’s voice from ambient noise (wind, traffic, crowded environments).
- Sound Seal System: Intentionally manages mid and high frequencies to minimize audio leakage to nearby people. Settings can be toggled exclusively for calls or applied to all media via the Nothing X app.
Physical Controls and Case Functionality
The Clip Pro brings CMF’s signature physical control elements to both the earbuds and the charging case:
- Smart Dial (Charging Case): A tactile rotating dial integrated into the case that allows users to adjust volume, control playback, manage calls, and initiate pairing without operating the paired smartphone.
- Physical Earbud Controls: Tactile buttons on the earbuds themselves offer reliable inputs during workouts or when wearing gloves.
- Color Options: Available in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Coral.
CMF Clip Pro specifications
- 10.8 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver, TPU + LCP diaprargham
- Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, AAC, and SBC codes, compatible with Android 5.1 and later and iOS 13 and later, Dual Device Connection, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
- Low Lag Mode
- Clear Voice Technology for call noise cancellation with 4-mics, improved wind noise resistance
- Water-resistant (IP54 for buds and IPX2 for case)
- Dimensions Earbud: 30.75x 24.84x 18.21mm;Charging case: 52.1 x 26.69 x 51.01mm
- Weight: Earbud:5.92g; Charging box:38.81g
- 60mAh battery in buds offers up to 10 hours playback, 6.5 hours of talk time, 475mAh charging case offers up to 32.5 hours total playback / 25h talk time
- Fast charging – 10 mins for 4 hours playback
Availability and Pricing
The CMF Clip Pro will rollout across selected regions with phased release dates:
- UK, US, and Japan: Available 15 August for £79 / $99 via nothing.tech and selected retail partners.
- Europe and Rest of World (ROW): Available 15 September.
The CMF Clip Pro will not be released in India.