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The video reviews the "CMF Buds Pro" by Nothing, focusing on their affordability, design, performance, and features, highlighting them as a noteworthy alternative to pricier flagship earbuds. Key features include vibrant color options, a magnetic case with USB-C charging, dual drivers, and a three-microphone setup per bud. The earbuds offer passive isolation and a decent IP55 rating for water and dust resistance, although an IP65 rating would have been preferred.
The video also delves into customization options, including configuring controls for each earbud, enabling low lag mode and using ChatGPT as a voice assistant. While the touch interface shows some responsiveness issues, the dial control is more efficient. The earbud's sound profile features heavy bass and presets for different genres, with customizable EQ settings, although some users may find the target curve inaccurate.
The earbuds exhibit solid battery life, with up to 43 hours of playback without ANC and quick charging capabilities. Despite some minor issues with the touch controls and assistant functionality, the reviewer praises the buds for their overall value, build quality, and sound quality, positioning them as strong competitors in the earbud market.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the CMF Buds Pro from Nothing’s budget brand. Highlighting their low cost, the presenter compares them to more expensive flagship earbuds from major brands. They first notice the fun color options and the inclusion of a USB-A to USB-C cable instead of a USB-C to USB-C cable, noting the pros and cons based on compatibility. The package includes three sizes of silicone ear tips, matching the bud colors. The buds feature a glossy and matte plastic design with symbols, three microphones per bud, and dual drivers (11 mm and 6 mm). There’s a magnetic case with USB-C charging and an indicator light, along with a unique, infinitely spinning control dial for easier usage. Finally, the presenter checks the fit, noting a good seal and decent passive isolation.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on the features and capabilities of truly wireless earbuds. Specifically, it mentions the difference between passive isolation and active noise cancelling, and highlights the earbuds’ IP55 rating for water and dust resistance, which allows for protection against dust and water sprays from any angle. The reviewer mentions that IP65 would have been preferable, but the current rating is still commendable. There’s also a reference to testing the earbuds in everyday situations and a genuine interest in how they perform in the shower.
The video transitions to a sponsor message promoting the Corsair K65 Plus Wireless keyboard, emphasizing its compact design, smooth keypresses, and long battery life of up to 266 hours.
After the sponsor segment, the reviewer addresses a pairing issue with the earbuds, detailing a troubleshooting process that involves a small, discreet button inside the case. The interface impresses the reviewer with its clear instructions and battery level visualization for each earbud. They express intrigue about the “Smart Dial” feature, which allows for customized press commands, though initially misunderstood as a feature for dialing phone numbers.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explores various settings and customization options for the earbud controls. They discuss how the default settings can prevent accidental activation, which is beneficial as the controls are sensitive. The presenter initially struggles to customize actions like volume control and rotating through settings but discovers that having the earbuds in the ears resolves the issue. They highlight the ability to configure controls differently for the right and left earbuds and enable features such as low lag mode and ChatGPT as a voice assistant. They experience some issues with the volume control feedback being delayed. Additionally, the earbuds are noted for their heavy bass and advanced sound optimization features through direct options from the home theater brand, dur.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance and features of a brand’s earbuds. They critique the accuracy of the target curve, describing it as inaccurate but not necessarily unfavorable depending on user preference. They test the volume, finding it to be quite loud but with a slow response. Issues with the touch interface are noted, suggesting the dial is more efficient. The equalizer (EQ) options are explored, highlighting the notable presets and custom settings available, though some features seem less responsive.
The speaker mentions the earbuds’ bass performance and the way it impacts different music genres, such as metal and rock. Battery life claims are detailed: 60 mAh for the buds and 460 mAh for the case, translating to 43 hours of playback without Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), and 6.5 hours on the buds with ANC. Quick charging provides 3 hours of playtime without ANC after 10 minutes of charging.
Finally, the speaker briefly comments on the earbuds’ ANC quality, noting its typical performance for the price range, and mentions a feature involving Chat GPT, which appears to simply launch an app.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses their experience with the assistant functionality on a pair of earbuds. They mention that pressing the assistant button on the buds does not seem to trigger the assistant correctly and speculate that this might be due to a setup issue, firmware problem, or a bug. Despite these issues, the reviewer praises the earbuds for their value, build quality, and sound quality, highlighting that they offer great performance for the price. They suggest that these earbuds could be a strong competitor in the market and recommend checking them out, even for buyers considering higher-priced options. Finally, they encourage viewers to watch other product unboxings from the same brand.