Nothing Wireless Earbuds
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 Nothing Ear are true-wireless earbuds offering high-resolution audio with LDAC/LHDC support and a featherlight 4.8 g design. They trade off modest maximum volume and ANC performance that falls short of its 45 dB claim. Ideal for users seeking lightweight comfort, dual-device switching, and customizable sound.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9.5 hours | 50 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 61 gbest | 283 g |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutes | 5 minutesbest |
5,000 Hzbest | — | |
11 mm | 40 mmbest | |
1 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9.5 hours | 50 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 10 minutes | 5 minutes |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 61 g | 283 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IPX2 |
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 40 mm |
Supported Audio Codecs | LDAC; LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
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Professional reviewers commend the Nothing Ear for delivering standout sound quality, a lively and spacious soundstage, and a featherlight fit at a mid-range price. The low-latency gaming mode and robust app customization are also praised. However, they note that the active noise cancellation falls short of its 45 dB claim and that the maximum volume may be insufficient for power-hungry listeners.
Everyday users repeatedly highlight the earbuds' eye-catching transparent design, lightweight comfort, strong sound quality, and generous battery life. Common praise centers on the customizable app and reliable call performance, while recurring complaints focus on modest maximum volume, ANC that doesn't meet marketing numbers, and limited ear-tip size differentiation.
“They get plenty loud for most situations, and I think most people will be fine with the volume on this, but if you need like extremely loud earbuds, these might not have enough power for you.”
“Nothing Better for $100!”
“Solid B-side”
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.
