Updated
Updated · CNET · Aug 4
CMF Cuts Clip Pro Earbuds to $79 With $20 Preorder Discount Before Aug. 15
Updated
Updated · CNET · Aug 4

CMF Cuts Clip Pro Earbuds to $79 With $20 Preorder Discount Before Aug. 15

3 articles · Updated · CNET · Aug 4

Summary

  • $79 gets buyers CMF's new Clip Pro open-ear earbuds, a $20 cut from the $99 launch price for preorders placed by Aug. 15.
  • The offer marks the first discount since the earbuds were unveiled, with pricing details listed on CMF's site even though Amazon does not show the markdown directly.
  • CMF positions the Clip Pro as an awareness-friendly option with a snug open-ear fit, anti-leakage mode, IP54 sweat resistance and up to 32 hours of battery life.
  • The discount lands just after CMF's US launch of its first open earbuds, which also feature LDAC support, a Smart Dial charging case and a 10.8mm driver.

Insights

Can CMF’s $99 Clip Pro really make open-ear earbuds sound good enough to challenge premium rivals while keeping users aware of their surroundings?
With strong battery life, LDAC, and multipoint at $99, what compromises might the CMF Clip Pro still hide in fit, bass, and call quality?
Is the CMF Clip Pro’s Smart Dial and flexible 5.9g design a genuine breakthrough for comfort and control, or just clever packaging?