EarFun Wave Pro with ANC
Score: 81/100
CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro
Score: 84/100Rankings
The CMF Headphone Pro is an over-ear wireless model with exceptional battery life and adaptive ANC. Its main trade-offs are high-frequency ANC leakage and limited EQ depth. Best suited for budget-conscious commuters who value long playtime and LDAC support.
The EarFun Wave Pro offers budget-friendly over-ear ANC headphones with exceptional battery life, LDAC support and fast charging, making it a compelling choice for long trips and daily use. Its tinny sound profile and ear-cup warmth limit appeal for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity audio. Best suited for commuters, office workers and budget-conscious listeners who prioritize endurance and features over pure sound quality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
55 hoursbest | 50 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 266 gbest | 283 g |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutes | 5 minutesbest |
40,000 Hzbest | — | |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
14.9 mbest | — | |
29 Ωbest | — | |
102 dBbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 55 hours | 50 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 10 minutes | 5 minutes |
Features(1) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Multiple | Adaptive/hybrid |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 266 g | 283 g |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Wave Pro for its comfort, exceptional battery life, versatile ANC modes, and the rare inclusion of LDAC at this price tier, while noting that the sound can be tinny and that thermal buildup and limited driver data are drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently highlight the headphones' comfort, long battery endurance, foldable travel-friendly design, and fast charging as major positives, while recurring complaints focus on a tinny sound profile, ear warmth during prolonged wear, and ANC that doesn't fully rival higher-priced competitors.
“Nothing Better for $100!”
“Solid B-side”
“Capable for price”
Professional reviewers praise the CMF Headphone Pro for delivering premium-class battery life, LDAC Hi-Res support and a comfortable, glasses-friendly fit at a very low price. They commend the adaptive ANC's strong low-frequency reduction and the novelty of a hardware EQ slider, while noting that the ANC leaks high-frequency sounds and the limited 3-band EQ falls short of audiophile expectations.
Everyday users consistently highlight the exceptional battery endurance, comfort for long wear sessions, and the convenience of the quick-access bass/treble slider. Common complaints revolve around the recessed mids and harsh treble of the stock tuning, occasional high-frequency ANC leakage, and the desire for a more powerful EQ and confirmed USB-C audio capability.
