CMF Nothing devices prove once again that cheap doesn’t have to mean boring

It doesn’t run on Google’s Wear OS platform, so you won’t have access to a ton of apps like you would with other smartwatches. CMF didn’t provide details about the operating system, but it works similarly to Wear OS smartwatches and is very fast. It supports iPhone and Android, so anyone can use it. You can pair it with your phone using the CMF Watch app. Battery life is impressive—CMF claims 11 days of typical use, and that seems plausible. I had 90 percent left after a day.

You can get notifications and swipe tiles to see details like weather and step count. The watch can track sleep, heart rate, cycle tracking, blood oxygen saturation, and over 100 workouts (with automatic workout detection), and it also has built-in GPS. From my very limited time using the device, its results seem to be pretty accurate, although I’ll have to do more testing. All of this can sync with Google Health Connect, Apple Health, or Strava.

CMF Buds Pro 2 Headphones

Finally, we have the CMF Buds Pro 2, a pair of AirPods-style wireless earbuds with a fun case design. The circular part on the outside of the case is called the Smart Dial, which you can ingeniously rotate to adjust the volume without having to fiddle with the earbuds or pull out your phone. You can even press this button to control noise cancellation, activate the voice assistant, or mute the microphone (all of which can be customized in the Nothing X app. There are still touch controls on the earbuds if you prefer to use them).

The earbuds have dual drivers and support active noise cancellation and Transparency mode, and they’re powered by three microphones. CMF claims a 6-hour battery life, while the 460mAh battery in the case will last for 25 hours. The case doesn’t support wireless charging, but it can be charged via USB-C.

All of these devices are available for purchase now.

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