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CMF Unveils Clip Pro Open‑Ear Clip Earbuds

Firmware fixes for pairing plus consumer acceptance of the open‑ear clip design will determine whether the Clip Pro can compete beyond the budget market.

Overview

  • CMF officially revealed the Clip Pro on Tuesday, August 4, its first open‑ear, 3‑point clip‑style earbuds that hook around the ear for situational awareness rather than sealed‑in immersion.
  • The hardware includes a 10.8 mm dual‑magnet driver, an Ultra Bass mode, LDAC/Hi‑Res support, a four‑mic HD call system, and a charging‑case Smart Dial for volume and playback.
  • Battery life is strong for the format at about 10 hours per charge and roughly 32 hours with the case, plus a 10–15 minute fast charge that yields several hours of playback.
  • Early reviews praise comfort for some users, the mics, tactile controls and battery life but report divisive ergonomics, audible sound leakage and average music fidelity for an open design.
  • Multiple reviewers found pairing and connectivity unreliable despite Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair support, availability and price were reported inconsistently, and firmware updates are expected to address many issues.