Are open-ear clip headphones like the CMF Clip Pro enough to replace traditional in-ear headphones in your daily music listening and calling needs?
On August 4, 2026, CMF by Nothing officially announced CMF Clip Pro, its first over-the-ear headphone model in the open headphone line. The product is aimed at users who want to listen to music but still maintain the ability to be aware of their surroundings when walking, jogging or working outdoors.
CMF Clip Pro uses an ear clip design instead of inserting deep into the ear canal. This is a trend being developed by many electronic companies to increase comfort when worn for a long time and reduce the feeling of stuffiness in the ears. According to published information, the product supports LDAC, AAC and SBC codecs, Bluetooth 5.4 connection, simultaneous pairing of two devices, and integrates four microphones with noise filtering technology when talking and improves wind noise resistance.
A notable point is that CMF is still equipped with a 10.8 mm dynamic driver with dual magnet system and TPU speaker membrane combined with LCP to improve sound quality. According to official information, the headphones meet IP54 dust and water resistance standards, and the charging box meets IPX2.
Main parameter table
Category CMF Clip Pro
Headphone style Open-ear clip-on headphones
Driver 10.8 mm Dual-Magnet Dynamic Driver
Bluetooth 5.4
Codecs LDAC, AAC, SBC
Multi-device connectivity Yes
Microphone 4 microphones
Waterproof IP54for headphones, IPX2 for charging box
Headphone battery life Up to 10 hours
Total duration with charging case Up to 32.5 hours
A 10-minute quick charge gives about 4 hours of music playback
Official source and information announced at the event.
Selling price and opening time
According to information published by CMF, the product costs 99 USD, equivalent to about 2.6 million VND at the current exchange rate. UK, US and Japanese markets open for sale from August 15, 2026, while many remaining European and regional markets are expected from September 15, 2026.
Quick comparison
CMF Clip Pro Nothing Ear criteria a
In-ear open ear clip design
Ability to hear the environment High Lower due to ear plugs
Wear longer, more breathable, better soundproofing
Suitable people Jogging, cycling, office Listening to music, entertainment, moving
The table above reflects differences in design and intended use, not an assessment of absolute sound quality.
CMF's entry into the open headphone segment shows that the company is expanding its audio ecosystem, competing directly with ear clip products being developed by many brands. With a price of about 2.6 million VND and features such as LDAC, Bluetooth 5.4, multi-device connectivity and long battery life, CMF Clip Pro is aimed at a group of users who prioritize comfort and environmental awareness over absolute soundproofing.
