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A 0.6 puts its noise isolation in the bottom 10% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 125 of the 252 we've cataloged.
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above average for wireless earbuds — based on 238 of 252 we've cataloged.
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 235 of 252 we've cataloged.
IP54 appears on 16% of the 233 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 252).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -32.5 |
| 25 | -33.8 |
| 32 | -36.2 |
| 40 | -36.8 |
| 50 | -30.0 |
| 63 | -23.6 |
| 80 | -17.3 |
| 100 | -12.6 |
| 125 | -10.0 |
| 160 | -10.0 |
| 200 | -12.5 |
| 250 | -12.5 |
| 315 | -7.8 |
| 400 | -6.1 |
| 500 | -5.7 |
| 630 | -4.2 |
| 800 | -1.8 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 1.2 |
| 1600 | 3.1 |
| 2000 | 5.4 |
| 2500 | 8.7 |
| 3150 | 13.2 |
| 4000 | 11.8 |
| 5000 | 12.9 |
| 6300 | 9.6 |
| 8000 | 14.5 |
| 10000 | 10.9 |
| 12500 | 3.7 |
| 16000 | -14.0 |
| 20000 | -39.8 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 4.4 |
| 26 | -0.0 |
| 33 | 0.0 |
| 41 | -0.0 |
| 52 | 0.0 |
| 65 | 0.1 |
| 82 | 0.0 |
| 103 | 0.0 |
| 130 | 0.0 |
| 163 | 0.0 |
| 205 | 0.0 |
| 259 | 0.1 |
| 325 | -0.1 |
| 410 | 0.0 |
| 516 | -0.0 |
| 613 | -0.0 |
| 772 | -0.1 |
| 972 | -0.1 |
| 1220 | -0.2 |
| 1540 | -0.5 |
| 1940 | -0.8 |
| 2440 | -1.1 |
| 3070 | -0.1 |
| 3870 | 1.6 |
| 4870 | -0.3 |
| 6130 | 4.3 |
| 7720 | 5.3 |
| 9720 | 0.8 |
| 12200 | -0.8 |
| 15400 | 3.1 |
| 19400 | -3.8 |
The verdict
For $79, the CMF Clip Pro are some of the best-value clip-on earbuds you can buy right now.
✓Liked: Controls, Comfort, Price, Battery life
✕Could be better: Bass enhancement adds distortion, Anti-leakage mode impacts sound quality, Microphones struggle with background noise
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