CMF Buds

Launched Mar 2024 · Earbuds (TWS)

68
OkayGifng score
Good for valueGood for bassGood for battery

Usual price₹2,299

Where to buy

Usual price ₹2,299 · launch price ₹2,499

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Score breakdown

Sound
74
Noise cancelling
66
Battery
54
Features
74
Calls
51
Comfort & fit
81

Each part is measured the same way for every model (from specs and lab test measurements where they exist) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • ANC handles low rumble well for a budget pair
  • Lively, bass-rich sound that suits electronic and hip-hop
  • Secure, comfortable fit for long sessions
  • Good Nothing X app and dual-device pairing
  • Noise cancelling strong for the price
  • Battery outlasted the claim in their test
  • Decent call pickup in most settings

Cons

  • Default bass swamps mids and vocals, thin separation
  • Calls suffer in crowded places
  • Muffled transparency mode
  • Only SBC/AAC, slow charging, case scratches easily
  • Bass well above their target, muddying the sound
  • Basic codecs only, no wireless charging
  • Awkward tap controls
  • GSMArenaApr 2024

    Rates them near the top of the budget ANC class: punchy, fun sound and ANC that does more than the price suggests.

  • SoundGuysAug 2024

    Solid everyday budget pair with better-than-expected ANC and battery, held back by a heavy bass tilt.

  • FoneArenaMar 2024

    Decent low-cost ANC buds, though the reviewer points ANC-focused buyers to the CMF Buds Pro at the same price.

  • The Mobile IndianMar 2024

    Good value pick for bass lovers who can live with ordinary call quality.

  • SmartprixApr 2024

    Good-looking budget buds with long battery and handy features, but sound and ANC are only average.

  • India TVApr 2024

    Good value for the money, though rivals at a similar price give it tough competition.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers12.4 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCYes, up to 42 dB (maker's figure)
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Earbuds alone8 h, 5.6 h with ANC
With the case35.5 h, 24 h with ANC
Measured in a test6.62 h (ANC on; GSMArena got ~4.5 h ANC on at 50% volume)
Fast charging10 min = 6.5 h (with case, ANC off)
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones4
Call noise reductionClear Voice tech, wind noise reduction
Connection
Bluetooth5.3
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingYes
Latency / game modegame mode
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight (one earbud)4.57 g
Case weight43.7 g
Water resistanceIP54
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionYes
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursDark Grey, Light Grey, Orange

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