CMF has a number of pairs of earbuds which might be nearly indistinguishable—a shocking drawback given how intelligent its guardian firm, Nothing, is at making a visible impression. Even so, the model has a knack for creating slick buds that sound good on a finances, and the Buds Professional 2 are the perfect we’ve tried. Their Dirac-tuned sound profile supplies clean tonality with strong element and punchy bass. The match is mild and cozy (and really AirPods Professional), and the controls, although a bit oddly organized, are responsive.
The case takes the Buds Professional 2 from fairly cool to one thing particular, with a matte end that’s virtually pettable, and a customizable management wheel. It really works finest as a quantity spinner (particularly since that’s onerous to assign to the buds), however you can even assign play/pause, track skip, and extra within the Nothing app. Different options embody first rate noise canceling and transparency mode, and extras like Google Quick Pair. It’s a formidable package deal for the cash, and the sound and luxury make these buds simple to maintain round. —Ryan Waniata
| Specs | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Water/mud resistance | IP55 |
| Battery life (ANC) | 4.5 hours, 19 hours with case |
