CMF introduces Clip Pro wireless earbuds with 3-point design; $99 open-ear earbuds ditch touch controls for a rotating dial on the case
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CMF introduces Clip Pro wireless earbuds with 3-point design; $99 open-ear earbuds ditch touch controls for a rotating dial on the case

CMF has launched the Clip Pro wireless earbuds, featuring a unique 3-point design for comfort and sound quality. Priced at $99, these open-ear earbuds replace touch controls with a Smart Dial for easy adjustments, offering 10 hours of battery life and a stylish design in three colors.

Android Police+1 source4 August 2026 · 16:03 UTC
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CMF has introduced the Clip Pro wireless earbuds, marking its entry into the open-earbud market. These earbuds feature a 3-point design that distributes weight for comfort and includes a listening ball to enhance sound direction.125

The Clip Pro is equipped with a 10.8mm dual-magnet dynamic driver and four high-definition microphones, ensuring quality audio with Hi-Res Audio Certification. While lacking Active Noise Cancellation, a special sound seal minimizes leakage.

The earbuds support AAC, SBS, and LDAC codecs and boast a battery life of 10 hours on a single charge, extending to 32.5 hours with the charging case. A 10-minute fast charge provides an additional four hours of use.67

Uniquely, the Clip Pro replaces traditional touch controls with a Smart Dial on the case, allowing users to adjust volume and playback without reaching for their phones. Available in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Coral, the earbuds retail for $99, with a preorder discount bringing the price to $79.8

CMF aims to provide a stylish yet affordable option in the competitive earbud market, with the Clip Pro standing out for its design and functionality.

“Ultimately, for being a budget option, the CMF Clip Pro earbuds are impressively well-rounded,” noted a reviewer.4

The earbuds are available for preorder now, with full availability starting on August 15.

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“Alongside the $99 price, CMF packs a 10.8mm dual-magnet driver tuned for stronger bass, four HD mics, and AAC/LDAC support with Hi-Res Audio certification. Battery life hits 10 hours per charge and 32.5 hours with the case, and a 10-minute fast charge adds four hours.”
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“CMF, the Nothing spin-off brand known for its affordable products, has announced the Clip Pro, its first in the fashionable clip-on, fully open earbud genre.”
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“As mentioned above, these earbuds are just $99.”
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