CMF Neckband Pro and CMF Buds have been launched in India and global markets as the latest audio products by the Nothing sub-brand on Tuesday, March 5. The two wearable devices were unveiled at a hybrid event in New Delhi led by the co-founders. CEO Carl Pei. The Neckband Pro features 50dB hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) while the CMF buds support 42dB ANC. Along with the sub-brand’s two wearables, the brand’s third smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2A, was also launched during the event.
CMF Neckband Pro, CMF Buds price in India, availability
The price of CMF Neckband Pro has been set at Rs. 1,999, and the CMF Buds, which joins the CMF Buds Pro, can be purchased at a price of Rs. 2,499. Both audio products will be available in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Orange color options.
There’s also an introductory price added for both devices when they first go on sale. The CMF Buds will go on sale on March 8 at 12 noon, and for a limited period, the earphones will be available for purchase at a price of Rs. 2,299. On the other hand, the sale of the Neckband Pro will start on March 11 at 12 noon and its starting price will be Rs. 1,799. The audio products will be available for purchase through Flipkart, Myntra, Croma and Vijay Sales. Additionally, before the official sale date, there will be a special limited drop on Myntra on March 6 at 12 noon.
Carl Pei unveils Nothing Phone 2A, CMF Neckband Pro, and CMF Buds
cmf neckband pro specifications
The CMF Neckband Pro features a 13.6mm dynamic driver unit and comes with the company’s Ultra Bass Technology 2.0. The neckband offers support for 50dB hybrid ANC with Transparency mode and five microphones with the brand’s Clear Voice technology. It also has an IP55 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Triple-tap gesture controls on the Neckband Pro allow users to adjust volume, play, pause or skip tracks, and control ANC mode. The NothingX app can be used for this and also to customize the equalizer. The CMF Neckband Pro is powered by a 220mAh battery, which is claimed to deliver 37 hours of non-stop playback time. Supporting fast charge, Nothing claims it can be charged in as little as 10 minutes for up to 18 hours of usage with ANC off.
cmf buds specifications
Featuring 12.4mm dynamic drivers, the CMF Buds are actually true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones with the same Ultra Bass Technology 2.0. The earbuds support ANC with a depth of 42dB and come with Transparency Mode. It is also equipped with four HD microphones with enhancements to improve call quality. The CMF buds have an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. Each bud has a 45mAh battery and the charging case has a 460mAh battery. The company claims that users can listen for eight hours non-stop on a single charge, or 35.5 hours including the case. The company claims that with support for fast charging, a 10-minute charge time will give users 6.5 hours of usage time.
On connectivity, both the wearable devices support Bluetooth 5.3 and dual-device connection. Both are compatible with Android 5.1 and higher and iOS 13 and higher and support Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.
