Nothing’s sub brand CMF has made a bold entry into the over ear headphone market with the launch of the CMF Headphone Pro on September 29, 2025. This marks a significant milestone as CMF’s first over ear wireless headphones, offering premium features at an aggressive budget price point that challenges traditional audio market expectations.
Revolutionary Design Philosophy
The CMF Headphone Pro breaks away from the boxy, retro futuristic aesthetic of its premium sibling, the Nothing Headphone (1). Instead, it embraces a softer, more comfortable design featuring rounded earcups, plush cushions, and a generously padded headband. The headphones embody what reviewers describe as “mid century elegance piped through ’60s kitsch,” creating a unique visual identity that’s both playful and sophisticated.
Modular Customization
True to CMF’s brand philosophy, the Headphone Pro features swappable ear cushions that allow users to personalize both aesthetics and sound characteristics. The headphones ship in three primary colour ways
- Dark Grey
- Light Green
- Light Grey
Additional ear cushion colours are available separately for $25 (£19), including vibrant Orange and Light Green options, providing over ten different personalization combinations.
Innovative Physical Controls
The CMF Headphone Pro distinguishes itself with comprehensive tactile controls that prioritize user experience over cost cutting touch sensors
Multi Function Roller
- Borrowed from the Nothing Headphone (1), this control handles:
- Volume adjustment via rolling motion
- Play/pause functionality with short press
- ANC toggle with long press
Energy Slider
A unique physical control that allows real time adjustment of bass and treble levels without opening any app. Users can “glide up for high energy tracks, workouts, or intense moments, and glide down for relaxing podcasts, audiobooks, or soothing music”.
Customizable Action Button
Configurable through the Nothing X app for quick access to:
- Spatial Audio switching
- AI assistant activation (Chat GPT integration)
- Microphone mute/unmute
- ANC mode cycling
Premium Audio Engineering
Driver Technology
The headphones feature 40mm custom dynamic drivers with several advanced technologies.
- Nickel plated diaphragms for reduced distortion and enhanced clarity
- 16.5mm copper voice coils for precise sound reproduction
- Precision bass duct and dual chamber design for improved acoustic performance
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
Codec Support and Audio Quality
- LDAC codec support with streaming up to 990 kbps for high quality wireless audio
- Hi-Res Audio certification for both wired and wireless playback
- SBC codec compatibility for universal device support
Personal Sound Profiling
Powered by Audio do™ technology, the Personal Sound feature creates customized audio profiles based on individual hearing characteristics and wearing style. These profiles are stored directly on the headphones, eliminating the need for constant app connectivity.
Advanced Noise Cancellation
The CMF Headphone Pro offers Adaptive Hybrid ANC with impressive specifications.
- Up to 40dB noise reduction capability
- Three automatic ANC modes that adapt to environmental conditions
- Three HD microphones with wind resistant mesh and advanced algorithms
- Environmental Noise Control (ENC) for superior call quality
- Transparency Mode with three filter pre-sets
The ANC performance effectively reduces up to 99% of background noise, making it competitive with significantly more expensive headphones.
Exceptional Battery Performance
Perhaps the most striking feature is the headphones’ extraordinary battery life
Listening Time
- 100 hours of playback without ANC
- 50 hours with ANC enabled
- 50 hours of talk time for calls
Charging Capabilities
- USBC connectivity for both charging and wired audio playback
- 5minute quick charge provides 45 hours of listening time
- Full charge time: Approximately 2 hours
- Reverse charging support can be charged directly from smartphones via USBC
Smart Features and Connectivity
Wireless Technology
- Bluetooth 5.4 with stable connectivity
- Google Fast Pair (Android), Microsoft Swift Pair (Windows), and iOS compatibility
- Low latency mode reduces end to end delay to under 120 milliseconds for gaming and video
Additional Features
- IPX2 water resistance for everyday durability
- Spatial Audio with multichannel processing for Cinema and Concert modes
- Nothing X app integration for comprehensive customization
- Chat GPT integration accessible via the customizable button
Market Positioning and Pricing
The CMF Headphone Pro launches with highly competitive pricing
Regional Pricing
- United States: $99 (approximately ₹8,000)
- Europe: €99 (approximately ₹10,000)
- United Kingdom: £79 (approximately ₹9,420)
- Additional ear cushions: $25 / €25 / £19
Availability Schedule
- UK and EU: Available from September 29, 2025
- United States: October 7, 2025
- India: Expected late 2025, following CMF’s recent establishment as an independent subsidiary
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