Flagship features without the flagship price. The CMF Buds Pro 2 are the latest addition to the Nothing sub-brand’s expanding audio lineup. They arrive as.
The CMF Buds Pro 2 are the latest addition to the Nothing sub-brand’s expanding audio lineup. They arrive as the successor to the first generation CMF Buds Pro and feature improvements in almost every aspect.
You get dual drivers, updated active noise cancelation (ANC), spatial audio support, and longer battery life. The charging case also has a new trick with the programmable Smart Dial. You can use it to control volume, media playback, and manage incoming calls. Add in LDAC support, multi-point pairing, and a sleek design with fun color options and you’ve got the to rival some of the premium earbuds from Apple, Sony, and Samsung.
But the CMF Buds Pro 2 retail for just $59/€59/£59/₹4,299 – a fraction of the buds from those competitors, so some corners had to be cut, right? The short answer is yes but not in the areas that make a big difference.Design
CMF stands for Color, Materials, and Finish and we can begin this section of the review by stating the obvious. Our review unit CMF Buds Pro 2 come in blue color which is a darker shade and really saturated. The color just pops just as the orange hue on the first-generation CMF Buds.
Buds Pro 2 and their case are predominantly made from plastic apart from the Smart Dial which features a solid metal ring with tactile clicks. The case and buds feature a matte finish which does well with fending off fingerprints and is always preferred over glossy plastics in our book.
Back to the case and its Smart Dial – it’s something fresh in the TWS market and sets the CMF Buds Pro 2 apart from just about every other pair of earbuds. Think of it as a remote control that lets you adjust volume with satisfying tactile feedback. It also supports remapable single, double, triple, and tap to hold presses.
The case dimensions and weight are exactly the same as the CMF Buds and each earbud weighs just 4.5 grams. The in-ear fit with the pre-applied size M tips was great in our case and we had no problem dailying these buds for hours on end.
The top halves of the buds also feature remappable touch sensors for media, noise cancelation, and volume controls. The retail package features a short USB-C cable for charging and a set of size S and XL silicone ear tips.Features and companion app
The CMF Buds Pro 2 are a logical evolution to the first gen CMF Buds Pro with the major change being the updated dual driver system.
