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CMF Headphone Pro 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.

Score breakdown

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

CMF Headphone Pro
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.5
Value8.0
Nothing CMF Headphone Pro
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery9.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of CMF Headphone Pro vs Nothing CMF Headphone Pro
SpecCMF Headphone ProNothing CMF Headphone Pro
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$99$140
HearWiki score72 / 100 · Good84 / 100 · Great
Released20252025
Audio
Driverdynamic40mm custom nickel-plated dynamic drivers
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Drivers per side12
Frequency response20 Hz - 20,000 Hz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance-16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth5.45.4
Bluetooth version5.45.4
CodecsAAC, SBC, LDACAAC, SBC, LDAC
Multipoint pairingYesYes
Latency-120 ms
Wireless range-10 m
Battery
Battery life100 h100 h
Battery life (ANC on)50 h50 h
Full charge time-120 min
Quick charge5 min = 5 h5 min = 8 h
Wireless chargingNoNo
Features
Active noise cancelling-Yes
ANC typeadaptivehybrid
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Custom EQ-Yes
Wear detectionNoYes
Controlsbothboth
Voice assistantassistant launch supported-
Design
Weight283 g283 g
Water resistancenoneIPX2
Foldable-No
Detachable cable-Yes
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones35
Call noise reduction-3-mic ENC architecture

What reviewers said

CMF Headphone Pro

The CMF Headphone Pro is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs adaptive noise cancellation and an impressive 100-hour battery life without ANC (50 hours with it). It supports high-resolution LDAC and LDHC codecs, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and stays light at 283 grams, making it a solid value pick for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 100 hours
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Supports LDAC and LDHC for high-quality audio
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Only IPX2 water resistance (light sweat only)
  • Con:No mention of ear cup swivel or folding for portability

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

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

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