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CMF Ear (3) B173
Original price was: KSh 24,500.KSh 21,500Current price is: KSh 21,500.
- Audio: 24-bit Hi-Res Audio with LDAC
- Noise Cancellation: Up to 45dB ANC
- Microphone: Breakthrough Super Mic technology
- Voice: Enhanced voice & call clarity
- App: Nothing X
- Intelligence: Essential News, Essential Space & ChatGPT integration
- Design: Lightweight, modern in-ear design
- Durability: Enhanced water & dust resistance
- Colors: White, Black
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Brand: CMF by Nothing
CMF Ear (3) B173 Highlights
- Up to 5.5 hours battery life
- ANC active noise cancellation
- IP54 dust and water resistance
- 12 mm drivers
- Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connection
- 1.17 hours to recharge
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| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Pixel Buds 2a | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Not specified | Beats | Marshall | |
| Model | Ear (3) (B173) | Pixel Buds 2a | Powerbeats Pro (original) | Motif II A.N.C. |
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 | April 2019 | 2023 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White, Black | Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel | Not specified | Black |
Design
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Pixel Buds 2a | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.2 g per earbud | 4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds | Not specified | 4.31g per earbud |
| Dimensions | 30.5 × 21.5 × 20.75 mm per earbud | Earbud 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8mm; case 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm | Not specified | Not specified |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Pixel Buds 2a | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC; up to 38 hours total with charging case (ANC off) | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 9 hours per earbud | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on); 9 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) |
| Charging Time | 70 minutes wired; 120 minutes wirelessly | Not specified | Not specified | 1.5 hours earbuds and case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides 1 hour on earbuds; 10 minutes provides 10 hours including case, ANC off | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour with ANC | 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours; 15 minutes for up to 4.5 hours playback | 15 minutes provides 1 hour |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (case) | Lightning on charging case | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | No | Not specified | Yes (case) |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Pixel Buds 2a | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Not specified | Bluetooth 5.3 LE |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m | Not specified | Not specified | 10m |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes, dual connection | Not specified | Not specified | Yes |
| App Support | Nothing X | Google Pixel Buds app on Android | Not specified | Marshall Bluetooth app |
Features
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Pixel Buds 2a | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Charging-case Talk button activates voice assistant | Gemini and Google Assistant | Hands-free Hey Siri with compatible Apple devices; connected-device assistant via button | No dedicated voice command |
| Sensors | In-ear detection; pinch sensor | Capacitive touch, IR proximity and Hall sensors | Optical wear detection; speech and motion accelerometers | In-ear detection and touch sensors |
| Special Features | Super Mic in charging case; Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Google Tensor A1; Clear Calling; Google Fast Pair | Apple H1; either earbud independently usable; automaticplay/pause | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Spotify Tap |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Pixel Buds 2a | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12mm dynamic driver | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers | Not specified | 6mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–40 kHz | Not specified | Not specified | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | Not specified | Not specified | 16 ohms |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 45dB ANC | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 | Not specified | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes | Not specified | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Static spatial audio | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Microphones | Six MEMS microphones and two voice pickup units; Super Mic in case | Two microphones per earbud | Dual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers | Built-in microphone and remote |
| Audio Features | 24-bit Hi-Res Audio with LDAC | Google Tensor A1; active in-ear pressure relief; five-band EQ | Not specified | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Pixel Buds 2a | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in total battery figures above | More than 24 hours combined listening | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C | Lightning wired charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C | Lightning | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No | Not specified | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 55.5 × 55.5 × 22.25 mm | 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm | Not specified | Not specified |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case | Not specified | Protective charging case |
| Case Weight | Not specified | 47.6g with earbuds | Not specified | Not specified |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Pixel Buds 2a | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Pinch controls on earbuds; Talk and pairing buttons on case | Capacitive touch controls | Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case | Not specified | IPX5 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Three pairs of ear tips | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Four ear-tip sizes; adjustable ear hooks | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Pixel Buds 2a | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Ear (3) (B173) earbuds | Pixel Buds 2a earbuds | Powerbeats Pro earbuds | Motif II A.N.C. earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-C cable | Not included | Not specified | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | True wireless design | Not specified | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Four ear-tip sizes | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Not specified | Quick start guide and safety documentation |
Specs
CMF Ear (3) B173 specifications
General
| Brand | Nothing |
|---|---|
| Model | Ear (3) (B173) |
| Announced | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White, Black |
Battery & Charging
| Battery Life | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC; up to 38 hours total with charging case (ANC off) |
|---|---|
| Charging Time | 70 minutes wired; 120 minutes wirelessly |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides 1 hour on earbuds; 10 minutes provides 10 hours including case, ANC off |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) |
Connectivity
| Connection | Bluetooth |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes, dual connection |
| App Support | Nothing X |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Charging-case Talk button activates voice assistant |
|---|---|
| Sensors | In-ear detection; pinch sensor |
| Special Features | Super Mic in charging case; Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
Audio
| Drivers | 12mm dynamic driver |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 45dB ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Static spatial audio |
| Microphones | Six MEMS microphones and two voice pickup units; Super Mic in case |
| Audio Features | 24-bit Hi-Res Audio with LDAC |
Charging Case
| Case Type | Charging case |
|---|---|
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 55.5 × 55.5 × 22.25 mm |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 |
| Case Features | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Pinch controls on earbuds; Talk and pairing buttons on case |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds |
| Weight | 5.2 g per earbud |
| Dimensions | 30.5 × 21.5 × 20.75 mm per earbud |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Three pairs of ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Headphones / Earbuds | Ear (3) (B173) earbuds |
|---|---|
| Charging Case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-C cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |