Over-Ear
Baseus Bowie 30 Max
68Good
$99
Full review dataBaseus Bowie 30 Max vs Nothing CMF Headphone Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Nothing CMF Headphone Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Nothing CMF Headphone Pro - Great overall at around $140.
Over-Ear
Nothing CMF Headphone Pro
84Great
$140
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Baseus Bowie 30 Max
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.0
Value7.5
Nothing CMF Headphone Pro
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery9.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | Baseus Bowie 30 Max | Nothing CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $99 | $140 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Dynamic | 40mm custom nickel-plated dynamic drivers |
| Driver size | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | LDAC, SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | - | 120 ms |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 65 h | 100 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 50 h | 50 h |
| Battery incl. case | 65 h | - |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 14 h | 5 min = 8 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | Yes |
| Controls | both | both |
| Voice assistant | Yes | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 2 g | 283 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX2 |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 5 |
| Call noise reduction | ENC | 3-mic ENC architecture |
What reviewers said
Baseus Bowie 30 Max
The Baseus Bowie 30 Max is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone that packs a hefty feature list, including hybrid ANC, LDAC support, and an exceptional 65-hour battery life. It delivers a warm, bass-forward sound with decent clarity, but its real strengths lie in endurance and value rather than audiophile-level refinement or class-leading noise cancellation. While it impresses on paper, some reviewers note that its execution—especially in spatial audio and overall sound balance—doesn't always match its ambitious specs.
- Pro:Outstanding battery life (up to 65 hours without ANC)
- Pro:Strong hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Supports LDAC and multipoint connectivity
- Con:Sound quality can be uneven, with less refined highs
- Con:Spatial audio and head tracking feel underwhelming
- Con:ANC is good but not class-leading
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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