British manufacturer Nothing has unveiled the CMF Headphone Pro, the first over-ear headphones from its budget brand CMF. The model combines modern features such as active noise cancellation (ANC), hi-res audio with LDAC and spatial audio with an exceptionally long battery life of up to 100 hours – at a price of just 99 euros. With this offer, Nothing is directly attacking established manufacturers in the mid-range segment.
- ANC in three stages with up to 40 dB noise suppression
- Hi-Res audio via Sony LDAC (32-bit / 96 kHz, up to 990 kbit/s)
- Battery life: 100 hours (50 hours with ANC), charges in <2 hours
- Price: 99 euros, available in light gray, dark gray and green
Design with a focus on comfort and individuality
The Nothing CMF Headphone Pro features a striking, strongly rounded plastic housing that is complemented by practical controls: In addition to classic buttons, there is a volume dial and a slider that allows the equalizer to be adjusted between more bass and more treble in a flash.
The ear pads can also be easily replaced, which has both practical and aesthetic benefits, as users can match the color to their personal style. The battery, on the other hand, is permanently installed, which limits its interchangeability, but is at least partially offset by the long battery life.
Flagship-level sound quality and functionality
Under the hood is a pair of dynamic 40 mm drivers with nickel coating and bass channel, which are designed to provide clear and powerful sound. Music is transmitted via Bluetooth with support for Sony’s LDAC, which enables Hi-Res quality transmissions.
Nothing has also equipped the headphones with Spatial Audio, which reproduces content with spatial depth. The active noise suppression is particularly noteworthy: it can be adjusted in three stages and is designed to reduce external noise by up to 40 dB. Nothing thus brings a feature that is otherwise only found in significantly more expensive models to the price range below 100 euros.
Long battery life as a key feature
Another highlight is undoubtedly the headphones’ endurance. With up to 100 hours of battery life without ANC, the CMF Headphone Pro is one of the longest-lasting models on the market. Even with active ANC, around 50 hours are still possible – a value that even some premium devices cannot achieve. The device is charged via USB-C and a full charge should take less than two hours. This feature makes the headphones particularly interesting for frequent users who don’t want to constantly recharge them in everyday life or when traveling.
Conclusion
With the CMF Headphone Pro, Nothing is launching headphones on the market that offer features previously reserved for much higher price ranges for just 99 euros. ANC, hi-res audio, spatial audio and an impressive battery life of 100 hours make the model a strong price-performance candidate. The headphones are now available from Amazon and other retailers in the colors light grey, dark grey and green – and should therefore put fresh pressure on the competition, especially in the mid-range market.
