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CMF Headphone Pro review

Nothing's CMF over-ear headphones with hybrid adaptive noise cancelling, interchangeable ear cushions and up to 100 hours of battery.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 7, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.2
Ease of use (25%)
8.2
Value (35%)
8.8

The CMF Headphone Pro is the design pick of the group, and its headline number is battery life: Nothing lists up to 100 hours on its US store. Noise cancelling is described as hybrid adaptive ANC that blocks up to 99% of noise, a vendor claim we could not compare directly with the others. The most unusual feature is interchangeable ear cushions, so you can replace worn pads or switch colors; extra cushions cost $25. The headphones work with the Nothing X app and come in Light Grey, Light Green and Dark Grey. The drawback for a careful buyer is how little the US product page documents: it does not split the 100 hours by noise cancelling mode, and it does not list codecs, weight or microphone count. At $79 it is one of the cheapest pairs here with adaptive noise cancelling, which keeps its value score high despite the thin spec sheet.

Who it is for

Style-minded buyers who want very long battery life and swappable cushions for under $80.

Price

$79 at Nothing's US store when checked.

Dark Grey $79 Add to bag
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

  • Up to 100 hours of battery life
  • Hybrid adaptive noise cancelling, rated to block up to 99% of noise
  • Interchangeable ear cushions, sold separately for $25
  • Nothing X app support
  • Light Grey, Light Green and Dark Grey colors

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Highest headline battery rating on this list
  • Strength: Swappable cushions let you refresh worn pads or change the look
  • Strength: Low $79 price for adaptive noise cancelling
  • Weakness: The US page does not split battery life by noise cancelling mode
  • Weakness: Few technical specs, such as codecs or weight, shown on the US product page
  • Weakness: Extra ear cushions cost $25

Key facts

  • Battery: Up to 100 hours
  • Noise cancelling: Hybrid adaptive, up to 99% (vendor claim)
  • Ear cushions: Interchangeable, $25 per set
  • App: Nothing X
  • Colors: Light Grey, Light Green, Dark Grey

Where it ranks

CMF Headphone Pro is No. 5 in our Best Budget Headphones verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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