Nothing’s CMF Brand Launches Milk Carton-Shaped Portable Speakers Starting at $59

Nothing’s design-focused sub-brand CMF has entered the portable audio market with two Bluetooth speakers that resemble colorful milk cartons, marking the company’s first foray into the category. The Speaker S and Speaker M go on sale today priced at $59 and $109 respectively, undercutting many established competitors while packing features typically found in higher-end models.

Both models share a distinctive rectangular silhouette with rounded corners, available in orange, turquoise, and white. A signature design element is the swappable control knob on top — each speaker ships with a differently shaped and colored knob that controls volume, track skipping, and rewinding. A cutout in the top corner accommodates a carabiner or strap for clipping to bags or tents. CMF says it will publish design files so owners can 3D-print custom handles and accessories, a nod to the modular ethos of Teenage Engineering, whose alumni populate Nothing’s design team.

The smaller Speaker S measures roughly half the height of its sibling and houses a single 45mm full-range driver backed by dual passive radiators for low-end reinforcement. The Speaker M stacks a 10-watt tweeter, dual mid-range drivers, and a 25-watt woofer with two acoustic ports, delivering a more traditional stereo separation in a vertical layout. Both units carry IP68 dust and water resistance ratings, Bluetooth 6.0, and claimed 18-hour battery life over USB-C, which doubles as a wired audio input. Notably, neither box includes a charging cable.

Pairing flexibility is a standout at this price tier. Two Speaker S units or two Speaker M units can be linked for stereo or party mode, though cross-model pairing is not supported. Both speakers also support Auracast, the Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast standard that allows a single source to stream to unlimited nearby receivers — useful for group listening or public venues. They also support NFC tap-to-pair, Google Fast Pair, and Microsoft Swift Pair for near-instant setup across Android and Windows devices.

The launch positions CMF against heavyweights like JBL’s Go and Clip series, Ultimate Ears’ Wonderboom, and Sony’s ULT Field 1, all of which cluster in the $50–$130 range. Where CMF differentiates is industrial design and feature density: Bluetooth 6.0 and Auracast support are rare below $150, and the swappable knob system adds a personalization angle competitors lack. The Teenage Engineering DNA — CMF’s design lead previously worked at the Swedish synth and hardware firm — explains the playful, modular approach.

Early hands-on impressions suggest the Speaker S punches above its weight class on clarity and bass presence for its size, though the Speaker M’s larger driver array predictably delivers fuller soundstage and deeper low-end. Both speakers are available immediately through Nothing’s online store and select retail partners.