CMF Clip Pro Open-Ear Earbuds: Everything You Need to Know

CMF has entered the open-ear audio category with the Clip Pro, a pair of earbuds designed to sit around the ear instead of sealing the ear canal.

Unlike traditional in-ear earbuds, open-ear devices allow users to hear some surrounding sound. This can be useful during walking, running, cycling or commuting, although users should still maintain safe listening levels.

Design and Comfort

Each CMF Clip Pro earbud weighs approximately 5.9 grams. The clip-style design is intended to fit different ear shapes while remaining comfortable during extended use.

The charging case includes a Smart Dial that can control:

  • Volume
  • Music playback
  • Calls
  • Other supported functions

Audio Features

The Clip Pro includes a 10.8mm driver and supports LDAC, AAC and SBC audio codecs. CMF has also included its Ultra Bass technology to improve low-frequency performance in the open-ear design.

Other features include:

  • Four microphones
  • Bluetooth 5.4
  • Multipoint connectivity
  • Google Fast Pair
  • Microsoft Swift Pair
  • Low-latency gaming mode
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance

Battery Life

CMF claims up to 10 hours of playback from the earbuds and approximately 33 hours when used with the charging case. Actual battery performance will depend on volume, codec, call usage and connectivity settings.

Price and Availability

The Clip Pro is priced at $99 in the United States. CMF’s community announcement states that it will be available in selected international markets, but it will not be officially available in India according to the current availability information.

Indian customers should avoid importing the product without checking warranty coverage, customs charges and service availability.

Final Verdict

The CMF Clip Pro is an interesting option for users who dislike silicone in-ear tips or want greater awareness of their surroundings. However, buyers in India should wait for an official local release rather than relying on imported units without Indian warranty support.