The CMF Clip Pro open-ear earbuds, launching at £79/$99, provide a budget-friendly alternative to premium open-ear audio devices. The earbuds feature a unique three-part design consisting of a titanium wire, a listening ball, and a comfort pod that sits behind the ear. While they offer a comfortable fit for extended wear, the open-ear design results in significant sound leakage and minimal noise cancellation, making them best suited for quiet environments like offices or home use. The device integrates with the Nothing X app, allowing users to customize touch controls, adjust a three-band equalizer, and manage firmware updates. Battery performance is a highlight, with the earbuds delivering approximately 10 hours of playback on a single charge, which can be extended to nearly 12 hours by enabling the long battery life mode. The charging case supports fast charging, providing four hours of playback from a 10-minute charge. While the earbuds are IP54 sweat and splash resistant, the case lacks this rating, and the device occasionally experiences minor connectivity issues that may require a device reboot.
The CMF Clip Pro earbuds feature an open-ear design that allows users to remain aware of their surroundings. The device offers approximately 10 hours of audio playback on a single charge, extendable to 12 hours in battery-saver mode.
Users can customize touch controls and sound profiles through the Nothing X mobile application. The earbuds are IP54 rated for sweat and splash resistance, though the charging case does not share this rating.
The open-ear design leads to significant sound leakage, which may be disruptive in quiet or public settings. The charging case supports fast charging, delivering four hours of playback from a 10-minute charge.
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- The reviewer experienced a connectivity issue where one earbud cut out, requiring a full device reboot to resolve.
- The reviewer notes that the 'comfort pod' can be slightly heavy, causing the earbuds to slide during hot weather.