For $40 I wasn't sure what to expect but I'm pleasantly surprised by how bassy these earphones are. Even without the "ultra bass" setting I'm happy with the regular bass. I'm a person who prefers to turn up the bass and turn down the treble because treble gives me a headache. In the app "Nothing X" you can personalize your listening experience, do software/firmware updates, etc similar to the Sony Headphones app. I love the bright orange color of these earphones. The case has this neat silver dial on it where you can hide the lanyard holes or keep them present so you can connect your own lanyard. I first paired these earphones to my iPhone 15 Pro Max without the "Nothing X" app and it worked easily. To initially pair them you need to put the earphones in your ears and it'll show up under your Bluetooth items you haven't paired to yet. After the initial pair I downloaded the app and updated the firmware or software, can't remember, and then I had to "forget" the earphones in my iPhone Bluetooth settings and then re-pair through the "Nothing X" app. It was an easy process though it may seem like several steps. Just know you don't need the app to use the earphones but the app helps so you can customize listening preferences and update firmware/software. The case fits easily in my pocket and it's relatively slim so it won't be bulging out or anything. Also you can change what your finger taps do in the "Nothing X" app. By default the taps are pretty standard and you tap the top circle/dot on whichever earphone to do it: 1. Double tap is next song or answer/end call 2. Triple tap is previous song or reject call 3. Tap and hold is active noise cancelation and transparency sound control 4. Double tap and hold is customizable in the app These earphones do have ear detection. Once you take them out of your ears you have three minutes to put them back on for auto play music. If three minutes passes then you need to manually start the music again. Overall super happy with this earphones and would definitely buy again! I used them for a couple hours today and nothing went awry. Also it comes with S/M/L silicone ear tip sizes. Read more

I was looking for a back up pair of ear buds and I was very happy with receiving these. I have been using a pair of ear buds for the last year that I am happy with, but they have been a little annoying recently. For example the right ear bud does not hold a charge as long as the left ear bud and other minor things like this. I knew that I would be needing a new set in the coming months. When I received these I was hoping for a decent pair that I could use as a back up, but I have been pleasantly surprised with them. They are comfortable, lightweight and the audio quality is comparable to my current set. the fact that they claim to be noise cancelling is a plus. For the record, I have not tried that feature out yet. There is an app that I would also recommend downloading because it actually has useful features on it. For example you can create custom audio set ups for your ear buds or choose from a set of premade profiles which are hand. You can also use the find my ear buds feature or link to 2 different Bluetooth sources at the same time. I have not tried this function yet, but I can see how useful that will be. The one drawback that I have is that I have not figured out how to link to different Bluetooth sources. Currently I have it linked to my phone, but I would love to link it to my phone and computer. I'm sure it is operator error, but it is not as intuitive as I had hoped. I know the color might be hard to get use to, but I actually find it to be a benefit. My current earbuds are black with a black case and I am always trying to hunt them down as they blend into everything else tech related that I own. The bright orange color stands out and are easy for me to find. Overall I am happy with these earbuds and they have already replaced my other ones as my main audio source. Read more

You can never have enough pairs of wireless earbuds, that's what I say. I am passingly familiar with Nothing as an electronics brand, most notably for their range of Nothing smartphones. Their MO seems to be sleek designs, flashy styles, and soft, rounded edges, all of which carries over to these CMF wireless earbuds. But does this translate to an actually good-sounding pair of in-ear headphones? In my opinion, yes! (And just in case you were curious, because I certainly was, the tantalizing gray metal circle on the case doesn't do anything, aside from rotate to reveal a set of holes for a lanyard. Disappointing, but hey: the case doubles as a fidget toy. Small victories.) Info for nerds: Bass extension: ~20Hz Treble extension: ~17kHz Stereo Audio: No Audio quality: Great! Noise cancellation/isolation: Yes; ANC and what they are calling "wind noise reduction" These headphones fit comfortably in my ears with the included medium-sized tips. They are very lightweight, as is the case. I've worn them while doing some yardwork and they stayed put. I never felt like they were going to fall out at any point. The case does feel a tad cheap, but that's the trade-off I suppose. They are at least dust and water-resistant, which is nice. There is an app to update firmware and change the touch settings for the headphones, which grinds my gears. Mostly because the choices they give you for each of the touch controls aren't as customizable as I would like. For example, volume up/down can only be paired to the "double tap and hold" control setting, which isn't really my preferred way of doing so. Shame, but it's not the end of the world. The noise cancellation is excellent for a (relatively) affordable pair of earbuds. I have a fan pointed directly at the side of my face, and with these earbuds in, it's barely audible. However, it's not going to block every sound around you, so temper your expectations. These are a $40 pair of earbuds, after all. Sound is also very good, with some substantial bass and decent quality. I've heard comparisons with the Pro version of these buds, and there is a noticeably downgrade in quality. But for my usage, and for most people, these will work perfectly fine as an introduction to active noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds. Unless you're the most staunch audiophile, I'm betting you will be more than satisfied with these. These may even replace my daily driver pair with time. Read more

I love the style and the color. Easy to connect to devices. Noise cancellation works great. Im really happy with this product. Read more

I was very intrigued by these earbuds, both because of their stylish looks and because of the brand: CMF by Nothing. CMF is a kind of value-driven (price conscious) division of Nothing, who famously make the super-cool Nothing Phone. About to take a flight for vacation and wanting headphones with noise cancellation, I decided to give these a try. The case and buds feel like they are made of high quality plastic. I love the bright orange color. The buds magnetically snap into their places in the case in a satisfying fashion (much more so than with my Powerbeats Pros). They paired with iOS with no problem. Turning on some music, they sounded... fine. But then I downloaded the *excellent* app and tried out some of the equalizer settings. WOW! What a difference. Basically every setting other than the pre-set one - "Dirac Opteo" (which is kind of touted as the best) - improved the sound. I've settled on "Pop" as my all-around favorite. You may also customize the sound yourself in an interesting way along three axes. Each bud will recognize four combinations of tapping and "holding" allowing for multiple commands, depending on whether a call is incoming. I've had some trouble executing those combos, and therefore have inadvertantly changed the noise reduction setting over and over, but I suspect practice will make perfect. Just be aware, there may be a learning curve there. Also, it is nearly impossible to re-position the buds in your ear without setting off some command. As for the noise reduction... well, let's just say I was able to hear what I was listening to. I was mostly watching shows downloaded to my phone on that plane ride, and found I had to switch the equalizer back to the default "Dirac Opteo" setting which boosted dialog to an audible level. I could tell noise was reduced, but not nearly as much as I wanted. This brings me to another point. The buds come with a few different sized earpieces. I always tend to need the largest available, and in this case, I suspect they may not be large enough. I've found that typically means reduced bass, and the possibility of external sound leaking in. So that could be part of the reason the noise reduction was not as great as I hoped. Overall, I think these are an excellent value. You may experience better noise reduction than I did. The sound quality is truly excellent after equalization, especially for the price. I particularly like the way these buds handle vocals. Recommended. Read more

The item arrived with all pieces noted in description. The case is a sleek design, perfect to fit in a purse pocket, backpack, or other carrying case. The magnetic lid of the case stays put which is an improvement from other bluetooth headphones I have owned. The earbuds also hold tightly in the case via magnets, so I am not constantly having to unpair my phone from the headphones because the case got jostled and accidentally flipped to open/on. The earbuds themselves have fantastic sound quality. I have run into the issue with other earbud models where different songs occasionally create sound levels that are slightly painful to the eardrums, but I have not encountered that problem with these. They transfer bass well, balance L/R appropriately without losing aspects of the music if using a single-ear bud, and maintain a strong signal well past the standard range (for me, works well beyond the range advertised and through multiple brick walls). I have left them inside my (brick) house and walked around to the back of the house multiple times without a loss of signal. Sound quality on paired phone calls is great, and the built-in mike is sufficiently sensitive to capture surrounding sounds beyond the wearer if needed (if you're talking to someone on the phone and ask someone else in the room with you a question, the person on the phone will be able to hear it). Sound quality works over Teams meetings as well and is appropriate for professional as well as personal settings. I use headphones for work, exercise, and while performing home renovations/gardening/painting/etc. For each of these activities, the headphones have stayed in place comfortably. The multi-size ear “plugs” allow for comfortable use and a great hold while engaging in activity. Also, the touch-button (not push-button) features come quite in handy when your fingertips are covered in dirt or grout. I can easily control volume, answer calls, pause, etc. using a knuckle. The earbuds were super-simple to pair to phone. Immediately recognized devices over bluetooth. Auto-on and pair when the case is opened and auto-off when the case is closed are very convenient. Total play time for both earbuds used simultaneously on a single case-based charge without interruption is ~6 hours. The ability to charge the case while wearing the earbuds is also very convenient. I have extended the play time to a full workday (10 hours) by removing the earbuds and charging them in the case over lunch (30-45 minutes), and they reach the end of the day with no issues. When using single-ear, they can rotate seamlessly and continuously as the charging is in the case, not the buds themselves. These earbuds are on par with my far more expensive (> $100) wired Beats as far as sound quality, and win over the Beats in convenience, ease of use, comfort, and ability to stay in place through all different types of activity. Overall, extremely satisfied with these earbuds. Read more