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Austrian Audio Hi-X18 vs Nothing CMF Headphone Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Austrian Audio Hi-X18 vs Nothing CMF Headphone Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

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

Nothing CMF Headphone Pro leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Austrian Audio Hi-X18
  • Nothing CMF Headphone Pro
HearWiki score
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84
Sound
-
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.5
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$150
$79

Specifications

Hi-X18CMF Headphone Pro
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$150
$79
HearWiki score
Not scored
84
Released
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2025
Driver
44 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
44 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
12 Hz - 24 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
25 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
113
-
Bluetooth
-
5.4
Codecs
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SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
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Yes
Latency
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120 ms
Wireless range
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10 m
Battery life
-
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
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50 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
-
5 min → 8 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
-
Yes
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
both
Weight
255 g
283 g
Water resistance
-
IPX2
Foldable
Yes
No
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
-
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Microphones
-
5
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
3-mic ENC

What reviewers said

Austrian Audio Hi-X18

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

Nothing CMF Headphone Pro

The CMF Headphone Pro from Nothing is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that punches well above its price point, offering a robust feature set including hybrid ANC, LDAC support, multipoint Bluetooth, and an impressive 100-hour battery life with ANC off. Its sound is lively and well-tuned for the price, while the build and controls feel solid for the cost, though some compromises exist in water resistance and EQ customization. Overall, it's a standout value pick for anyone seeking long battery life and capable noise cancellation without spending a fortune.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 100 hours
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec
  • Con:Basic IPX2 water resistance only
  • Con:EQ customization is limited
  • Con:Not foldable for easy portability

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