Nothing’s new CMF earbuds offer noise-cancellation at the same budget as Apple’s wired EarPods.
CMF has launched its cheapest earbuds yet with ANC, spatial audio, and long battery life, although U.S. buyers are missing out for now.
Nothing, the sub-brand of CMF, has introduced its most budget-friendly wireless earbuds yet, named the Buds Neo. Priced at ₹1,999 (~$21) in India, the Buds Neo offer a surprisingly competitive price compared to Apple's wired EarPods, which still retail for $19 in the U.S. The earbuds come equipped with active noise cancellation, spatial audio, app controls, and a charging case.
They are powered by a 12.4mm dynamic driver and CMF's Bass Enhancement feature for a stronger bass response. The earbuds also include six EQ presets and a custom EQ accessible through the Nothing X app. The standout attribute of the Buds Neo is their active noise cancellation, which can reduce ambient sound by up to 35dB, with three selectable levels and an Adaptive ANC mode that adjusts automatically to the listener's environment.
The earbuds also feature static spatial audio, creating a wider sound field around the listener. With a battery life of up to 11 hours for the earbuds and 52 hours with the case when ANC is off, the Buds Neo offer impressive endurance. However, the ANC feature reduces total listening time to 30 hours when active. The earbuds will launch in India on August 26 in Black, White, and Dark Blue.
It remains to be seen if CMF will bring the Buds Neo to the U.S. If they do, they could provide a compelling budget alternative to Apple's wired EarPods.
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