We tested the CMF Buds Pro by Nothing

Wireless headphones are one of the most coveted Christmas gifts. They are highly sought after, useful and easy to give as a gift, but the hardest part is usually finding a good, pretty and inexpensive model. CMF, Nothing’s sub-brand, has just launched in Europe the Buds Pro, ambitious wireless headphones that will be the big main purchase of these Christmas dates.

Although the big argument is the price (49 dollars), the truth is that Nothing has achieved with these headphones something unusual in this price range: a careful product, with a design full of personality, good finishes, a high sound quality and good noise. cancelation. A unique combo with which they have all the assets to become the star gift to put in the letter from the Three Kings.

Although they have just gone on sale, at EL ESPAÑOL – El Androide Libre we have already been able to try them and we will tell you first hand if they are really worth it or if it is advisable to turn to one of the alternatives available on the market, and that even the British company itself offers.

A unique design

Carl Pei, CEO and co-founder of Nothing, explained in an interview with EL ESPAÑOL – Omicrono that design was one of the cornerstones of the company, something that they were not going to abandon and that served to instantly identify their products. If devices like the Nothing Phone (2) or the Ear (2) have their particularity, it is their transparent termination; This time we have an ending in high quality plastic very pleasant in the hand, as well as an instantly recognizable circular case.

Despite their low price, they feel great, the details are excellent, and the feeling of use is that they are more expensive than they actually cost. It’s not far behind the Ear (2) or Ear (stick) in build quality, although Yes, it is easy to see which are the premium models and which one is the input range.

The circular case features the CMF logo by Nothing printed on the top, a small LED light on the front which serves to indicate the battery status and when they are paired, while on the back there is the USB-C charging input. This attention to detail is also palpable in the packaging itself, which is surprising and far from being an alternative on the market.

Beyond the case, the earbuds themselves convey the same feeling of High-end design at an affordable price. They are well finished, comfortable to use, pleasant to the touch, attention to detail. They have a finish, comfort and user experience that would be typical of more expensive headphones. Here Nothing demonstrates its good work and how it is able to implement its philosophy that technology should have a reason and every feature and design has a reason.

The way to interact with them is through a touch screen on the outside of each headset which, with several keys, allows us to control music playback, calls or switch between the different noise cancellation modes or transparency.

High quality sound

But the million dollar question, with headphones considerably cheaper than other alternatives on the market like the AirPods Pro or the Sony WF-1000XM5, the question is obvious: how do they sound? Well, the truth is that Nothing, although not a company specialized in sound, has managed to measure the sector very well and has launched excellent quality headphones in an extremely competitive price range.

They achieve this thanks to a 10mm dynamic diaphragm Custom designed and manufactured with liquid polymer glass and polyurethane, an elastic material that, combined with a large air outlet, facilitates the circulation of sound, achieving a more faithful reproduction with intense bass, precise midrange and highs clear. The construction is combined with proprietary technology that enhances bass in real time to enhance it on the spot. Moreover, through Nothing

This precise and detailed sound comes with two fundamental functions in wireless headphones: noise cancellation and how they handle phone calls.

On the one hand, he has up to 45 dB active cancellation capturing and filtering a wide range of sound frequencies up to 5000 Hz. They are capable of eliminating a wide variety of everyday background noise, allowing the user to isolate themselves from the world and focus solely on the music . They’re not the most advanced on the market, with alternatives like the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II leading the way in this feature, but they cost 6 times less, so the CMF Buds Pro have excellent performance for what they cost . They are fantastic in this regard.

The insulation system achieves this by combining a good sealing system in the ear, with several sets of ear cushions to better adapt to the ear canal, six high-definition microphones, software algorithms to counteract external noise. In addition, it has another wind noise reduction algorithm, which is combined with two openings optimally located at the top of each earpiece so that the wind passes through, seeking minimal sound interference.

This wind noise optimization not only affects music, but also calls. Where they also include another algorithm, called Clear Voicewhich reduces background noise and prioritizes voice for greater clarity during conference calls.

Regarding the battery, the Buds Pro perform brilliantly. The total autonomy reaches 39 hours of use with the full charge cycle, above equivalent competitors like the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, the Realme Buds Air 3 or the Oppo Enco Air 3 Pro. Likewise, with a single charge The headphones last for approximately 11 hours of use, also a very high performance designed to go beyond long working hours.

Should I buy them?

Los Buds Pro from CMF by Nothing This is one of the most interesting proposals that we can buy on the market, a flagship purchase to offer (or to treat yourself) this Christmas if what you are looking for is good, pretty and inexpensive headphones. The company has managed to not only offer high-quality features at an affordable price, but also manages not to cannibalize the premium product it offers with its core brand.

The big point in favor of the Buds Pro over the Ear (stick) is its cushioning and noise cancellation, two of the most sought-after features among those looking to buy headphones. On the other hand, the main difference compared to the Ear (2) is its price. They’re cheaper and have slightly worse sound quality, but if you’re looking cheap headphones that sound good, the Buds Pro are your choice.

In short, due to the sound quality, noise cancellation, design and user experience, you would not think that we are dealing with headphones that do not reach 50 dollars. And the price is the icing on the cake for this excellent product: 49 dollars which will delight those who want to continue. a very good sound experience without investing too much.

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