CMF Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds with Smart Dial, 50dB Hybrid Noise Cancelling Earbuds Wireless Bluetooth 5.3, 11mm Bass with LDAC, 6 Hi-Res Audio Mics, 43H Playtime, Fast Charging Case, Dark Grey

I ordered these CMF Buds Pro 2 as well as the original CMF Buds so I could compare them and decide if the moderately higher price of the Buds Pro 2 was worth it. TLDR: The Buds Pro 2 provide a noticeably superior experience and are easily worth the extra money if you have a discerning ear. I am an audiophile who worked in the home theater industry for several years, including installing and calibrating home audio systems for authentic and dynamic music reproduction. I care about accurate sound reproduction and clarity, but I also enjoy dynamic sound that I can feel. I always want to experience the full range of sounds present in a recording. So that's my baseline as I evaluate the ear buds. The original CMF Buds sound good, with punchy bass and no distortion, but it was difficult to get the right balance of mids and highs that provide crystal clear sound without it getting too tinny. In contrast, the Buds Pro 2 provide great bass while also providing clear mids and highs without being harsh or tinny. Bass is good in both products, but again, the Buds Pro 2 come out on top because they can provide bass without getting muddy. The bass is there, but it does not overpower the mids or highs. Spatial Audio on the Buds Pro 2 does a good job of creating a better sound stage. It really does put you in the middle of the music and it enhances the space between the left and right audio tracks. It also enhances the clarity of the audio. Listening to "Take 5" by the Dave Brubeck quartet is a joy on the Buds Pro 2 and hearing the difference with spatial audio on vs off highlights the virtues of Spatial Audio. The original Buds do not support Spatial Audio, so this is a clear advantage of the Buds Pro 2. Noise Cancelling is good on both, with the Buds Pro 2 providing a higher level of noise cancellation. I am not often in noisy environments, so I can't comment on the differences between these two products. The one thing I can comment on is the clarity of the Transparency mode. With the original buds I tried turning on clarity mode while at work and having a conversation with coworkers. My coworkers sounded muffled and my voice sounded to me like I was wearing earplugs. It was not a good experience. However, with the Buds Pro 2 the transparency mode works really well. I can still tell I have my ear buds in, but I can easily hear others and my own voice is only slightly annoying coming through the ear buds. :) Call clarity is good on both. I could hear the other person very well, and they said I sounded good. I don't take many calls with the ear buds, but so far I have not noticed any differences in any aspect of the call quality. The case click-wheel on the Buds Pro 2 is really enjoyable to use. As I wear the ear buds at my desk in my office job, I often use the click-wheel to adjust the volume, play/pause my music, and switch between noise cancelling and transparency mode. Each of these functions work well and the tactile feel of the wheel is really satisfying. Bottom Line The Buds Pro 2 and the original Buds are both good products. If you want a solid pair of earbuds and you are a casual user, the original Buds should work well for you. If you are picky about music quality and want to ensure an audio experience that you really enjoy, the Buds Pro 2 are easily worth the extra money.

CMF Buds Pro 2 by Nothing, and I am genuinely impressed. The sound quality is outstanding, with deep, punchy bass, clear vocals, and crisp highs that make every song sound incredible. Whether I’m listening to music, watching videos, or taking phone calls, the audio is consistently rich and detailed. The active noise cancellation works surprisingly well, blocking out background noise and helping me stay focused. Battery life has also been excellent, lasting all day with plenty of charge left. The design is sleek and modern, and the charging case feels premium and compact. Pairing was quick and easy, and the connection has been stable with no dropouts. For the price, these earbuds deliver features and sound quality that compete with much more expensive brands. If you’re looking for excellent audio, strong noise cancellation, and a stylish design, I highly recommend the CMF Buds Pro 2.

I’ve been a big supporter of CMF by Nothing for a while now. My first purchase was back in late 2023 when I bought the original CMF Buds. I had just switched from AirPods, and I was honestly blown away by how good they were for the price. They sounded great, were comfortable, and became my daily earbuds for almost two years. Eventually I lost one of them, so I decided it was time for an upgrade and picked up the CMF Buds 2a. Once again, Nothing delivered. The sound quality was excellent, and they held up incredibly well. I even accidentally jumped into a pool with one earbud still in my pocket, and it continued working perfectly afterward. As someone who works in lawn care and landscaping, my earbuds get used hard every day, so durability is important to me. My only real complaints with the 2a were the battery life and the noise cancellation occasionally cutting in and out. This week I upgraded to the CMF Buds Pro 2, and they’ve exceeded my expectations. They updated within minutes of taking them out of the box, they’re extremely comfortable, lightweight, and almost disappear once they’re in my ears. I chose the blue color because it had the fastest shipping, but it’s also a nice change after only owning white and black earbuds. The Nothing X app is excellent, and the Pro 2 have noticeably more features than the previous models. Adaptive noise cancellation has been especially useful while I’m working, and the Bluetooth connection has been very reliable even at longer distances. Over the past few years, CMF by Nothing has consistently impressed me with the value they offer. I’ve had a great experience across multiple generations of their earbuds, and I plan to keep using their products in the future.

I love these. I got these as a cheaper replacement for the nothing ear headphones. These have amazing bass and sound quality. the ANC is pretty decent. They are also pretty durable. Although after around 2 years of having them the right earbud started to loose sound. Battery life is pretty decent on them and so is the comfort/fit of them. I like the smart dial so i dont have to constantly pull out my phone to turn down music or skip songs. So these are pretty decent if you're looking for affordable headphones but after about a year ywar and a half they begin to just be crappy. but i say its worth it.

TL;DR - Low cost, high quality, great sound, trick charging case is both a gift and a curse. Background: I usually keep two sets of wireless ear buds on hand all the time: one "good" set which are my daily drivers, and one cheap set for use when I travel (thereby sparing my good set any potential loss-related peril). After four years of faithful service, my cheapies (JLab GO Air Pop; usually $20-$25, but on sale at Walmart a couple times per year for around $10) finally gave up the ghost. It just so happened that it was around the time of the Prime Day sale, and the CMF Buds Pro 2 were going for below $40. Would these end up being the ultimate beater buds, or did I instead overpay for all flash and no substance? Let's find out... The Good: At first glance, one could be forgiven for thinking these were near $100 buds. The charging case is well crafted, with a substantial heft and build quality that belies the product's bargain price tag. The matte, slightly rubberized plastic finish provides a sense of luxury. The lid opens and closes purposefully, without any untoward flimsiness or rattling. The smart dial (as it's called) rotates with a satisfying click, and the same can be said when it is pressed as a button. Inside, the buds themselves continue the upscale appeal brought on by the case. The design is simple, yet elegant, even if not entirely unique. The magnetic attachment points on the "legs" of the buds snap forcefully into place when put into the case, and the hold is tighter than a toddler's grip on a lock of hair. Using the buds is a mostly pleasant experience. The included cushion tips come in the standard small, medium, and large sizes, so the vast majority of people should be able to find a comfortable fit. While I have not used these for working out or running, I can say that they tend to stay in place quite well when moving about, normally. By contrast, I have had other ear buds (wired and wireless) that would fall out if I so much as yawned with them in. Despite the touch controls being on the slender legs of the buds, inputting commands is easy and responsive. Using the smart dial on the case takes some getting used to, but works like a charm once you do. I can't speak to battery life just yet, as I only use them for an hour or less at a time, well below their advertised run time. I also have not tested the Bluetooth range, but I am happy to report that there have been no issues with stuttering or skipping as far as connectivity is concerned. "Yeah, that's great, but what about the sound?" Chill, people, I'm getting there! There is no earthly reason for something this inexpensive to sound this good! Punchy bass, crisp highs, and well-defined mids have these buds punching well above their weight. It is such a pleasure to maintain the same clarity of sound whether the volume is low, medium, or rupture-your-eardrums high. With the Nothing X companion app, the sound profile can be further enhanced with things like spatial audio, a 5-level bass boost ("Ultra bass"), and an equalizer with six presets, as well as a custom mode. Lastly, the active noise canceling (to include transparency/awareness mode), while not world-beating, is far better than I could have hoped for on something below triple digits. I realize I heaped a hearty amount of praise on these for their sound, but please note that this is relative to the price point. Do these truly outperform the best and brightest buds from Apple, Samsung, Sony, or Bose? Nah. But the JLabs, Skullcandys, Ankers, and Baseus' of the world should be deeply concerned. Sounds like the bees' knees, right? What faults could they possibly have? Well, since you asked... The Bad: Remember that super-cool charging case with the smart dial? Yeah, it's not all puppies and sunshine. While I absolutely appreciate that the case (if properly configured in the Nothing X app) gives me a way to change the volume without having to reach for my phone (or remember which action on which bud I have mapped for volume), it can get a little annoying in situations where I'm walking and my hand accidentally brushes the pocket, turning the dial. It's bad enough that the music has gotten louder or quieter unexpectedly, but the stupid thing beeps in your ear as if to confirm that yes, the volume did change. Turn it up three notches? Beep-beep-beep. Every. Single. Time. Not only that, but it also temporarily lowers the volume of the music, similar to when a notification comes in. Just today I was reaching into a kitchen cabinet to put something away, and the counter top pressed the smart dial button causing the music to stop. I have the button function of the smart dial mapped to play/pause, which leads to another gripe: the touch control mapping isn't great for my particular use case. Let me explain: on each ear bud, you have four mappable actions: double tap, triple tap, tap and hold, and double tap and hold. Each of those can be mapped to different things on each bud. However, only the double tap has the option to be mapped to play/pause. Personally, I prefer to have the same controls on both buds because I don't like the idea of having to reach across to the other ear to do something if the hand on the same side is unavailable for whatever reason (or accidently tapping the wrong side in a moment of confusion and getting an unexpected result). That said, my configuration for both buds is: Double tap: skip forward Triple tap: skip backward Tap and hold: ANC/transparency mode Double tap and hold: Left - volume down, Right - volume up Because of that configuration, I had to map play/pause to the button press action on the smart dial. I realize that this is a self-inflicted woe due to my unwillingness to map different functions to different buds, but would it really kill CMF to implement a single tap action and allow that to be mapped to play/pause? Finally, I realize that the smart dial can be locked to prevent accidental activation (like I experienced), but I feel like that kinda hinders the convenience of having such a feature in the first place. When I started writing this review, I intended to rate the product at four stars because of the issues I had with mapping the various actions. But the more I wrote, the more I realized that my "problems" had more to do with my individual preferences and less to do with actual shortcomings in the product. For that reason, there won't be any stars deducted. Conclusion: In a world of barebones budget buds and bank-breaking baller buds, it's comforting to know that, somewhere in the middle, there is an option that deftly marries the amenities of one to the agreeable cost of the other. Feature rich, solid construction, and upmarket look and feel are but a few fitting descriptors for these awesome buds. They may not be exactly perfect for me due to my personal preferences, but they're so much closer than anything at this price point has the right to be. All in all, I have failed in my quest to find a replacement set of "throwaway" buds, because these have earned a spot as the backups to my daily drivers. Now to find another set of actual cheapies...

I don't write many reviews, but for the price and sound quality, these are an excellent value for me, and I wanted to share my experience. First off, this is a review from an iPhone user. While I like all the extra features Apple's proprietary chips offer, I'm not a huge fan of the way that AirPod Pros fit (or the price). My favorite pair of Bluetooth buds of all time was a pair of Beats Fit Pro. I'm a pretty active person, and I enjoyed the wings that fit well in my ears, and the sound was pretty lively and fun. Those lasted a couple of years, but once they went kaput, I thought I’d try some other brands (as an Apple subsidiary, Beats are pretty expensive as well). I have had three pairs of Nathing Ear buds over the past year—not because they broke, but rather because I regularly lose buds in parking lots and next to gym machines. They sounded great, but I didn’t feel like the noise cancellation was the best, and there is sometimes a lag in connecting to my phone. They also have a strange ‘watery’ streaming sound with certain types of music, especially music with distorted guitars. After losing my third earbud in a row, I needed a new pair of buds, and I ended up reading some reviews of these CMFs. As someone who is already partially in the Nothing ecosystem, I liked what I read about the features and really liked the price. I am not disappointed at all by these buds. The sound quality and isolation are excellent, and they connect to my phone right away. Noise cancellation seems much better than my Nothing Ears. I listen to a lot of rock, EDM, jazz, and podcasts, and they sound great with all genres, whereas the Nothings seemed to struggle with rock. Many buds have harsh treble, but these are clear without having a piercing top end. The bass is pretty pronounced, so I don’t even turn on the extra bass settings. I do miss the custom sound profiles of the Nothings, but the tuning out of the case is really enjoyable to my ears. I’ve put these through a lot of scenarios over the past couple of weeks, including biking, jogging, mowing the lawn, going on walks, taking short calls and doing chores around the house. They’ve been great in every situation. The only issue I've run into is that they seem to have a shorter range than earbuds with Apple chips, as they cut out when I was playing basketball and got a little far away from my iPhone. For most people and scenarios, I really don't think this will be a problem. Also, the fit is secure—not as good as my Beats Fit Pros, but they don’t slip unless I get incredibly sweaty. For the price, I can’t really complain. A few years ago, I think most $40 earbuds sounded quite flat with crummy battery life and connectivity issues, so it’s amazing how far we’ve come. Plus, the Nothing app is really easy to use. The case has cool functionality that I haven’t really explored, but it’s nice to have the options. The case is a smudge magnet, but for 40 bucks, that’s not really a big deal, either. I bought the blue ones, but the orange color looks really nice to me as well. I would recommend these for people in almost any scenario, from work to exercise to just enjoying music or podcasts at home.

I cannot believe the sound quality to price ratio you get with these. My Bose QuietComforts, though better at ANC, are a close match in regards to sound quality. I also have the Nothing Buds (a), and they do not match the sound quality that these particular CMFs provide. These CMFs have dual drivers, while many others utilize single drivers. I find this dual driver design superior for louder listening, especially for high frequencies or spatial effects as those beloved deep bass notes don't drown out the highs as they are emitted from a dedicated driver. Build quality, being honest, is a B-, while the Nothing Buds get an A- from me. They're all plastic at the end of the day, I just feel the CMFs could of used a bit higher quality material, yet it does keep the bud weight down, so maybe it wasn't by accident. Battery life is not an issue and a full charge of the case will easily carry you through the day. With ANC off, it will last you several days of moderate to heavy use. Noise canceling is pretty good, but I'm comparing that to a much more expensive set designed specifically for ANC, so they do the job well. So for the price, build, sound and features, you sincerely can't go wrong with a set of these. I'm big into music, and especially the quality side of things as true high fidelity music hits different. With LDAC support on these with a new enough device, you can aquire some high quality music on your phone using applications such as Tidal or QoBoz. If you really want to enjoy the full sound quality, start there. As a bonus, the case and its ability to deactivate its control features by a double press is a huge plus if you're worried about mistakenly triggering commands. The Nothing Brand is not playing around as they have a plethora of devices out, and they are not stopping as far as improvements..Firmware updates which take a few minutes will be needed out of the box, so plan on that on your first use. 5☆

After losing my sennheiser earbuds, I got these as a quick replacement since music is a super important part of my day. These earbuds are pretty crazy for the price they are at. The battery lasts very long in day to day use, and I only really charge the case once a week. The smart dial on the case is a very nice addition, and other than helping me not lose my case as much anymore, I've put down my phone more since its not as needed anymore in terms of listening to music. It works well with my pixel 6 pro, and sure the anc isn't the most ground breaking but it gets the job done pretty well and blocks out a lot of other background music and noise. One thing about it though is that the tuning out of box is pretty garbage in my opinion, and sounds pretty empty. I would recommend downloading the nothing x app (the app used to configure these earbuds), and set the eq to rock, which makes it sound so much better. Related to sound quality, it is also very very punchy, and the bass is pretty nice. 4.8/5 very good if you get the nothing x app :D

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Received as advertised. Quality is good and the color stands out

Llevo unas horas usando los **CMF Buds Pro 2 de Nothing, y debo decir que me han impresionado gratamente. Desde el primer momento, destacan por unos bajos marcados, incluso con la función "Ultra Bass" desactivada, lo cual es excelente, ya que no opacan los tonos medios y agudos. A través de la app Nothing X, es posible ecualizar a tu gusto, aunque solo permite ajustar medios, agudos y graves. Sin embargo, la mejor opción que encontré es “DIRAC Opteo”, que optimiza el sonido de una manera espectacular, ofreciendo un equilibrio sonoro muy preciso. Una de las características más prácticas es el dial del estuche de carga. Puedes configurarlo para varias funciones como cambiar de pista, ajustar el volumen, pausar/reproducir, sin tener que tocar los audífonos, lo cual es más cómodo en comparación con los controles táctiles de los auriculares . A través de la app, también puedes personalizar las funciones táctiles de los auriculares para el lado izquierdo y derecho por separado, lo que da mayor flexibilidad. Además, los CMF Buds Pro 2 cuentan con cancelación activa de ruido (ANC) que, aunque no es la mejor del mercado, es bastante efectiva para el precio que tienen. El ANC es ajustable en varios niveles y hace un buen trabajo reduciendo ruidos de fondo, aunque en situaciones muy ruidosas, otros modelos más caros como los AirPods Pro 2 o Bose QuietComfort pueden ofrecer una mejor experiencia. Sin embargo, la relación calidad-precio de estos auriculares es difícil de superar, especialmente si consideras las 11 horas de duración de la batería (43 horas con el estuche), la conectividad Bluetooth 5.3, y su diseño IP55 resistente al agua. En cuanto a la calidad de construcción, el estuche de carga y los audífonos están muy bien construidos, especialmente considerando su precio asequible. El estuche tiene un diseño compacto y está disponible en varios colores interesantes, como el gris oscuro, gris claro, azul marino y un llamativo naranja. Los auriculares son livianos (solo 4.9g cada uno), lo que los hace cómodos para usar durante largos períodos. En resumen, estos audífonos ofrecen un sonido sorprendentemente bueno para su rango de precio, con graves potentes, una buena personalización del sonido, y características innovadoras como el dial del estuche. Si buscas unos auriculares asequibles y con buen rendimiento, definitivamente los CMF Buds Pro 2 son una excelente opción.

I have purchased the red pro version on july 15, i would recommend it, its awesome for the price and bass is awesome as well. overall i am very happy with this purchase.

Not usable after 5mons