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Nothing CMF Headphone Pro vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

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

Nothing CMF Headphone Pro leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • Nothing CMF Headphone Pro
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
79
89
Sound
7.6
8.5
Noise cancelling
8.1
8.0
Battery
9.8
9.5
Calls
5.8
7.5
Value
9.8
9.0
Price (USD)
$79
$130

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?

Half a step newer

Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against Nothing CMF Headphone Pro (2025). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4. It also adds Wireless charging.

  • CMF Headphone Pro2025
  • Wave Pro X20261 yr newer
What differsCMF Headphone ProWave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode.

Specifications

CMF Headphone ProWave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$79
$130
HearWiki score
79
89
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
120 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
100 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
50 h
60 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
5 min → 8 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
both
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
283 g
-
Water resistance
IPX2
-
Foldable
No
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Microphones
5
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
3-mic ENC
-

What reviewers said

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X

The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
  • Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
  • Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
  • Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price

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

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