CMF Clip Pro review: Budget clip earbuds that punch above their price

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CMF, the budget sub-brand of Nothing, has launched the Clip Pro, its first clip-style earbuds priced under $100. Clip earbuds are known for design trade-offs, including weaker sound isolation and potential audio leakage, since they sit on the ear rather than inside it. Premium clip earbuds from brands like Bose, Sony, and Shokz can cost up to $200, making the CMF Clip Pro a notably affordable alternative. Despite sharing the inherent limitations of the clip form factor, the Clip Pro manages these compromises better than expected for its price point. The Verge awarded the earbuds a score of 7, suggesting they strike a reasonable balance between cost and performance.

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