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CMF Launches Clip Pro, $99 Clip‑Style Open‑Ear Earbuds

The lightweight buds pack LDAC, a Smart Dial case and 10‑hour battery to make open‑ear listening cheaper and more practical starting this month.

Overview

  • CMF announced the Clip Pro with a $99 list price and limited launch discounts to about $79, and the company said shipments begin August 15 in the US, UK and Japan with a wider rollout on September 15.
  • The Clip Pro use a three‑point clip with a flexible titanium C‑bridge and weigh roughly 6g per bud to prioritize secure, all‑day comfort without plugging the ear canal.
  • Hardware highlights include 10.8mm dual‑magnetic drivers, LDAC and Hi‑Res Audio support, about 10 hours of playback per charge and a Smart Dial on the case for volume, playback and call control.
  • Early hands‑on reviews praised battery life, fit and four‑mic call clarity but repeatedly flagged tricky pairing and intermittent Bluetooth connectivity along with only average music bass and fidelity.
  • CMF positions the Clip Pro as a budget entry into a crowded clip/open‑ear market and reviewers say firmware and app updates could address connectivity and tuning issues, which will shape whether the buds win mainstream buyers.