CMF Buds and Neckband Pro launch with low prices, ANC and advanced connectivity

CMF, the Nothing sub-brand, adds two more headphones to its roster – a more affordable version of its TWS buds and an advanced neckband design.

The CMF Buds cost ₹2,500, ₹1,000 less than the Pro models (check out our CMF Buds Pro review for more on the original model). Even so, they still support Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) at 42dB (vs. 45dB on the Pros) and have a transparency mode.

CMF Buds in: Orange • Dark Gray • Light Gray

The buds connect over Bluetooth 5.3 with Fast Pair support and have multi-point connectivity and Low Lag gaming mode. Their divers are 12.4mm with a bio-fibre and custom TPU diaphragm and have been tuned by Dirac. They use 4 microphones instead of 6.

The Buds have a 35.5 hour battery life (buds + case) and support for fast charging. This is a bit short of the 39 hours achieved by the Pro models. Their fast charging is better, though – 10 minutes of charging is enough for 6.5 hours of listening (vs. 5 hours on the Pros). Both buds are rated IP54 for dust and water resistance.

The CMF Neckband Pro are a new entry in a format that has waned since the introduction of the TWS form factor. According to CMF, these are the best neckband-style headphones yet and they certainly offer a lot of bang for the buck.

CMF Neckband Pro in: Orange • Dark Gray • Light Gray

At just ₹2,000 they are cheaper than even the vanilla CMF Buds Pro but offer much better ANC – 50dB with 5 microphones. Battery life is solid too lasting up to 37 hours of non-stop listening (with ANC off, 23 hours with it enabled). A 10-minute charge is all you will need for the day as it promises 18 hours of listening time (with ANC off).

These also feature Bluetooth 5.3 with Fast Pair and multi-point connectivity. They even feature 360° Spatial Audio Effect.

The Neckband Pro have better water resistance with an IP55 rating and have magnets in the buds so they can securely snap around your neck. This also automatically triggers play/pause, but you can also use the Smart Dial. The dial controls the volume, play/pause, can skip racks and control ANC. You can customize the actions in the Nothing X app.

In India, the CMF Buds will be sold through Flipkart, Myntra, Croma and Vijay Sales from March 8. The Neckband Pro will go on sale on the 11th. Note that there will be a ₹200 discount at launch.

Later this month the CMF Buds and Neckband Pro will launch in multiple regions around the world too. In the UK, they will be in the Nothing Store Soho from March 9 (Saturday), but in other EU regions they go on pre-order on the 12th and open sales start on the 18th.

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