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JBL Live 670NC 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.

JBL Live 670NC
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery8.5
Calls6.0
Value7.5
Nothing CMF Headphone Pro
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling8.5
Battery9.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of JBL Live 670NC vs Nothing CMF Headphone Pro
SpecJBL Live 670NCNothing CMF Headphone Pro
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$130$140
HearWiki score62 / 100 · Average84 / 100 · Great
Released20242025
Audio
Driverdynamic40mm custom nickel-plated dynamic drivers
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Drivers per side22
Frequency response20 Hz - 20,000 Hz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB/mW-
Wireless
Bluetooth5.35.4
Bluetooth version5.35.4
CodecsAACAAC, SBC, LDAC
Multipoint pairingYesYes
Latency-120 ms
Wireless range-10 m
Battery
Battery life65 h100 h
Battery life (ANC on)50 h50 h
Full charge time180 min120 min
Quick charge-5 min = 8 h
Wireless chargingNoNo
Features
Active noise cancelling-Yes
ANC typeadaptivehybrid
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Custom EQYesYes
Wear detectionYesYes
Controlsbuttonsboth
Voice assistantyes-
Design
Weight219 g283 g
Water resistanceNoneIPX2
Foldable-No
Detachable cable-Yes
USB-C-Yes
Calls
Microphones25
Call noise reduction-3-mic ENC architecture

What reviewers said

JBL Live 670NC

The JBL Live 670NC is a lightweight over-ear wireless headphone with adaptive active noise cancellation, delivering an impressive 65-hour battery life (50 hours with ANC on) and support for multipoint Bluetooth 5.3. It features a customizable EQ via the companion app, wear detection, and a transparent mode, making it a versatile budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 65 hours
  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation with transparency mode
  • Pro:Lightweight at 219g for comfortable wear
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:Charging takes 3 hours (no quick charge mentioned)
  • Con:Only supports AAC codec, not aptX or LDAC

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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