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CMF Buds Neo launched in India with active noise cancellation, 52-hour total battery life, and ₹1,999 price tag

CMF Buds Neo, the latest wireless earbuds from Nothing's CMF sub-brand, have launched in India at ₹1,999. They feature active noise cancellation, a total battery life of 52 hours, and a distinctive design, with availability starting August 26 via Flipkart and select retail partners.

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CMF Buds Neo, launched by Nothing's CMF sub-brand, are designed for audio enthusiasts, featuring active noise cancellation (ANC) of up to 35dB and a total playback time of 52 hours without ANC. The earbuds utilize 12.4mm dynamic drivers and come equipped with four microphones for enhanced call quality.12457

The earbuds offer a unique in-ear design and a charging case with a square shape, rounded corners, and a lanyard hole. They support Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, Google Fast Pair, and Microsoft Swift Pair, allowing for seamless pairing and dual-device connectivity.

Battery performance is impressive, with up to 8 hours of playback on a single charge and 30 hours with the charging case when ANC is enabled. With ANC off, these figures increase to 11 hours and 52 hours, respectively. The earbuds also feature an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, while the charging case is rated IPX2.6

Available in Black, Dark Blue, and White, the CMF Buds Neo will be sold at a price of ₹1,999, starting August 26 on Flipkart and through select retail partners like Croma and Reliance Digital.3

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“The earbuds feature 12.4mm dynamic drivers, four microphones, and Bluetooth 6.0 with support for AAC and SBC codecs. They offer up to 35dB ANC, IP55 rating, and will be available on Flipkart starting August 26.”
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“As promised, Nothing's CMF sub-brand has unveiled its latest pair of wireless earbuds in India.”
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“CMF has launched a new wireless earbuds, CMF Buds Neo, in India with up to 35 dB and static spatial audio.”
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