Nothing’s lower-cost CMF brand has launched two colourful, IP68-rated Bluetooth speakers, but the smaller Speaker S appears to offer better value than its more powerful sibling.
CMF, Nothing’s lower-cost brand, has entered portable audio with two Bluetooth speakers that prioritise character as much as utility. Announced on 12 October, the Speaker S and Speaker M depart from the generic black-cylinder formula common in the category, arriving instead in bright colours and upright, almost carton-like forms that are intended to stand out on a shelf as readily as they do at an outdoor gathering.
The smaller Speaker S is the more approachable option. Priced at $99, it uses a 45mm driver with dual passive radiators and is rated at 10W RMS, which is modest on paper but adequate for casual use. At 334g, it is light enough to attach to a bag, helped by a small loop for a strap or carabiner. The larger Speaker M, at $159, is aimed at listeners who want more presence, pairing a 25W woofer with a 10W tweeter for 35W of combined output. It is taller and heavier at 602g, and includes a fixed handle at the top for easier carrying.
The two models share the same broader feature set. According to CMF, both support Bluetooth 6.0, IP68 dust and water resistance, party linking, dual-device connectivity and quick pairing through NFC, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. Battery life is quoted at up to 18 hours, while a ten-minute charge is said to provide roughly an hour of playback. Through the Nothing X app, users can switch on Ultra Bass or Wide Soundstage modes and choose from four EQ presets: Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice. Stereo playback requires a second unit of the same model, and the IP68 certification means each speaker should tolerate submersion in 1.5 metres of water for up to 30 minutes.
On sound quality, the early verdict is more cautious than the styling suggests. The design is the clearest selling point, and while the Speaker S appears to be the better value, the Speaker M is reported to fall short on bass weight and maximum volume for its asking price. That makes the smaller model the easier recommendation for buyers who want an inexpensive, distinctive speaker for everyday use, while the larger version looks more like a purchase for those who value the handle and visual identity as much as acoustic performance. Outside Singapore, the speakers are available through Nothing’s own store and selected retail partners, with local availability expected to be confirmed on the company’s Singapore website.
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