Brand CMF today announced the launch of Buds Neo earbuds in India. It has features of distinctive dual-tone design, 12.4mm dynamic driver, Active Noise Cancellation, long-lasting battery life and the Nothing X app experience.
Design
- CMF Buds Neo brings CMF’s signature geometric design language to a bold new form. The charging case combines a distinctive square shape with a tactile circular dial, creating a contrasting two-tone look that gives Neo its own visual identity.
- The dial and case use contrasting colours to create a playful, distinctive finish, while the tactile surface makes the dial satisfying to interact with. A built-in lanyard hole also makes it easy to attach a strap and carry Neo wherever you go.
- Available in Black, White and Dark Blue colors.
Audio
- At the heart of Buds Neo is a 12.4mm dynamic driver, designed to deliver deeper, fuller bass with the power to move more air. A titanium-coated PET dome helps keep vocals and details clear, while the flexible PEEK + PU surround gives the driver more room to move.
- Neo also supports static spatial audio, creating a broad sound field that makes audio feel as though it is coming from in front, behind and beside you. Movies and concert recordings in particular become more engaging and realistic, giving users a wider way to experience their content.
- For listeners who like to shape their sound, Buds Neo comes with six professionally tuned EQ presets, covering different listening styles from Pop and Rock to Electronic, Classical and Enhance Vocals. Users can also create their own sound profile with Custom EQ through the Nothing X app.
- For those who want more impact, Bass Enhancement adds additional weight to the low end while keeping the rest of the music clear. Users can choose between Off, Level 1 at 50%, or Level 2 at 100% through the Nothing X app.
Clear Calls
- Buds Neo features up to 35 dB of Active Noise Cancellation, with three levels to choose from depending on the environment. For a more effortless experience, Adaptive ANC can automatically find the right balance as surroundings change.
- For calls, Buds Neo uses four HD microphones, with two microphones on each earbud, combined with Clear Voice Technology to help keep voices clear on calls, even outdoors or while on the move.
Battery Life
- With ANC turned off, Buds Neo claim to deliver up to 52 hours of total playback. Each earbud delivers up to 11 hours of music playback with ANC off, while total playback remains up to 30 hours with ANC on.
- Fast charging provides up to 5.5 hours of playback from just 10 minutes of charging. The earbuds feature 45mAh batteries each, while the charging case houses a 460mAh battery. Full charging takes approximately 70 minutes through USB-C.
Nothing X App Features
- Buds Neo works with the Nothing X app, giving users more control over their listening experience.
- Through the app, users can access ultra-low latency gaming mode, personalised touch controls, dual-device connection and pro-tuned sound presets. Custom EQ and Bass Enhancement also let users fine-tune their listening experience around their own preferences. The earbuds support 120ms Low Latency Mode, which can be manually activated through the Nothing X app for a more responsive gaming experience.
- Touch controls can also be customized to manage functions including next and previous track, call rejection, Noise Cancellation and Transparency, as well as volume. Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair make connecting to compatible devices simple, while Bluetooth 6.0 provides reliable everyday connectivity. Buds Neo is compatible with Android 6.0 and above and iOS 13 and above, making the CMF experience accessible across a wide range of devices.
Pricing and Availability
CMF Buds Neo will be available in Black, White, and Dark Blue colors and will be sold at an exclusive launch price of INR 1,999, starting 26 August 2026 in India at Flipkart and across leading retail partners, including Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales.
