Nothing sub-brand CMF's first
open earbuds promise a listening experience "that feels
CMF introduces Clip Pro as its first open-ear earbuds
CMF has introduced the Clip Pro, its first open-ear earbud product under Nothing's budget sub-brand. The clip-on model uses a 10.8 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver and supports LDAC. It is priced at $99 in the US and £79 in the UK, with UK, US and Japan availability scheduled for 15 August 2026.
Georg S. Kuklick
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CMF introduced the Clip Pro on 4 August 2026, making it the Nothing sub-brand's first open-ear earbud product. The CMF Clip Pro is priced at $99 in the US and £79 in the UK. Nothing's US store lists the model for preorder.
The earbuds use a three-point clip design and each earbud weighs about 5.9 grams. The Clip Pro comes in Dark Grey, Light Grey and Coral. The earbuds carry an IP54 rating.
Audio hardware is built around a 10.8 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver. The Clip Pro is Hi-Res Audio certified and supports LDAC, AAC and SBC codecs. It also includes Ultra Bass Technology and Sound Seal audio-leakage control.
The Clip Pro has four microphones and supports Bluetooth 5.4. Connectivity features include dual-device connection, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. Battery life is rated at up to 10 hours of continuous playback, rising to 32.5 hours with the charging case. UK, US and Japan availability is scheduled for 15 August 2026.
Key specifications
Product type | Open-ear earbuds |
|---|---|
Driver | 10.8 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
Audio certification | Hi-Res Audio certified |
Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Pairing and multipoint | Dual-device connection, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
Microphones | 4 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology |
Battery life | Up to 10 hours earbuds; up to 32.5 hours total with charging case |
Fast charging | 10 minutes for 4 hours playback |
Water and dust resistance | IP54 earbuds |
Earbud weight | About 5.9 g per earbud |
Earbud dimensions | 30.75 x 24.84 x 18.21 mm |
Rung above: Nothing Ear (open) — $99 current / $129 crossed-out on US official store (Nothing Ear (open) is Nothing's open-listening earbud product above the CMF sub-brand context.)
Rung below: CMF Buds 2 Plus — $59 current / $69 crossed-out on US official audio collection (CMF Buds 2 Plus sits below Clip Pro by current and crossed-out US official store pricing in the CMF audio range.)
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