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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Nothing CMF Headphone Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Nothing CMF Headphone Pro
HearWiki score
86
79
Sound
8.7
7.6
Noise cancelling
8.1
8.1
Battery
9.1
9.8
Calls
8.7
5.8
Value
8.6
9.8
Price (USD)
$120
$79

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Nothing CMF Headphone Pro (2025) against Alienware Pro Wireless (2024). The Nothing CMF Headphone Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and Top codec LDAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Pro Wireless2024
  • CMF Headphone Pro20251 yr newer
What differsPro WirelessCMF Headphone Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Top codec
SBC
LDAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Pro WirelessCMF Headphone Pro
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$79
HearWiki score
86
79
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
50 mm driver
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
16 Ω
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
120 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
70 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
50 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
5 min → 8 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
both
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
310 g
283 g
Water resistance
-
IPX2
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
2
5
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
3-mic ENC

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Nothing CMF Headphone Pro

The CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs adaptive active noise cancellation, LDAC support, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and a remarkable 100-hour battery life (50 with ANC on). Its 40mm dynamic drivers deliver a fun, engaging sound signature, while a lightweight 283g build and IPX2 protection add everyday practicality. For around $80, it offers an unusually rich feature set that rivals more expensive models.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 100 hours
  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Supports LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs
  • Con:Water resistance is only basic (IPX2)
  • Con:Custom EQ options are somewhat limited
  • Con:Not foldable for easy portability

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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