Nothing Cuts CMF Speaker S to $39 in $20 Early Black Friday Deal

Q: Can a $39 milk-carton-shaped speaker with 3D-printable parts truly outperform its premium $109 sibling?

No—at least not in outright performance. The $39 CMF Speaker S looks like the better bargain, but the $109 Speaker M remains the stronger speaker on raw audio hardware. The Speaker M has a clear spec advantage: a 70mm woofer, 16mm tweeter, and 35W output, versus the Speaker S’s single 45mm full-range driver, two passive radiators, and 10W output. On paper and in room-filling ability, that gives the M better headroom, separation, and stereo potential. Reviews cited in the broader coverage say the M delivers clearer highs and better overall stereo performance, especially when paired with a second unit. But the Speaker S has a real case at $39 because “better” is not the same as “better value.” Multiple reviews describe the smaller model as surprisingly full for its size, with punchy bass, strong clarity, IP68 protection, up to 18 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 6, NFC, USB-C audio, and app-based EQ controls. The modular faceplates and promised 3D-printable parts add customization, though they do not improve sound quality. The premium sibling’s weakness is that it may not justify its higher price for many buyers. Reviewers noted the M’s bass can feel underwhelming relative to expectations and price, which makes the cheaper S the more compelling purchase for casual listening, travel, and outdoor use. So the Speaker S does not truly outperform the Speaker M in absolute sound. What it can do—especially at $39—is outshine it on value, portability, and novelty.

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Nov 13

$39 gets buyers Nothing’s CMF Speaker S, a new record low for the milk-carton-shaped Bluetooth speaker that launched about a month ago.
The $20 discount is part of Nothing’s early Black Friday promotion, with the larger Speaker M also marked down to $79, or $30 off.
The smaller Speaker S packs a 45mm driver, two passive radiators, up to 18 hours of battery life, and IP68 water and dust resistance.
Nothing is pitching the line on design as well as audio, with removable faceplates, a multifunction front knob, and planned STL file releases for 3D-printed custom attachments.