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CMF Launches $99 Clip Pro Open‑Ear Earbuds

The Clip Pro emphasizes comfort, situational awareness, a case-mounted Smart Dial, long battery life, easy controls for commuters and outdoor users.

Overview

  • The CMF Clip Pro, which launched Aug. 4, carries a $99 list price and is available in an early promotion for about $79 at some retailers.
  • CMF bills the Clip Pro as a three-point clip design with a flexible titanium C‑bridge and ultra-light 5.9–6.5g buds to improve all-day fit and stability.
  • The earbuds use 10.8mm drivers, support LDAC/AAC/SBC, include an ‘Ultra Bass Technology’ mode, and offer roughly 10 hours per charge with about 32–32.5 hours total with the charging case.
  • Hands-on coverage praises comfort, battery life, the case’s Smart Dial and clear call quality from a four‑mic system, but reviewers report average music fidelity for some listeners and inconsistent pairing or connectivity behavior.
  • Availability reporting differs across outlets, with some saying immediate sales started and others listing Aug. 15 for the US/UK and a wider September rollout for other regions, and analysts note the Clip Pro joins a crowded clip/open‑ear market where trade-offs between situational awareness and bass/isolation are key.