🎧 CMF Headphones Pro: My First Over-the-Head Headphones — Real User Review

iambhuvan · 2025-10-26T06:54:17+00:00

I’ve been rocking these beauties as my daily driver for the past 3–4 weeks as part of the community review program — and wow, what a ride! [upl-image-preview uuid=fcdf5c3d-89d5-4945-a1ce-df7852a6a1da url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-26/1761461482-975294-img-20251002-161902945.jpg alt={TEXT?}] This is actually my **first-ever pair of over-the-head headphones**, and honestly, the very first time I put them on I thought, “Hmm… these feel a little heavy.” But give it a couple of days and boom — they just melted into my routine like they’d always been there. [upl-image-preview uuid=087b322d-f0da-4585-a49f-e63089232299 url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-26/1761461503-713477-img-20251003-211639653.jpg alt={TEXT?}] Setup? **Super smooth**. The controls? So **intuitively placed** that it almost felt like second nature from day one. For any audio device, especially a pair of TWS headphones, my priorities are simple: 1. **Audio Quality** 2. **Battery Life** 3. **Ergonomics** Let’s dive in 👇 --- ### 🔊 Audio Quality I’m not an audiophile — let’s get that out of the way — but these headphones sound **fantastic**. I use them at the office, on walks, and even at the gym, and the **noise cancellation is a game-changer** in busy environments. The audio is crisp and clean — none of that muffled or crackly nonsense you sometimes get in this price range. There’s a **nice separation between the highs and lows**, and once you push that energy slider up… let’s just say it’s like stepping into a whole different vibe, especially if you’re a bass lover. Plus, with the **Nothing X personal sound** settings and **custom EQ**, you can really make the audio feel like *your own*. Call quality? Solid. I’ve taken calls over WhatsApp, voice calls indoors and outdoors — even in the windy streets of Scotland — and had **zero issues**. People could hear me loud and clear, no shouting needed. --- ### 🔋 Battery Life This is where it gets even better. The battery life **actually delivers** what it promises. With ANC on most of the time, I’ve been charging these once every three days — and I use them a lot. No battery anxiety here. --- ### 🧠 Ergonomics (My Favorite Part!) As a product engineer, this is where I nerd out. 👉 If you’re not into finicky capacitive touch controls, you’ll love this: **physical buttons**. Real, clicky, satisfying buttons. And they’re cleverly placed — your go-to buttons live on the right earcup, while the “set it and forget it” ones chill on the left. They’re well-spaced too, so no accidental button mashing mid-song. Right Ear Cup [upl-image-preview uuid=b59eedc6-5272-4640-bc3c-fff15578169e url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-26/1761461544-882912-dsf0241.jpg alt={TEXT?}] Left Ear Cup [upl-image-preview uuid=cd921ce5-e26c-45a4-bb63-8414196d2ab0 url=https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-26/1761461560-651677-dsf0236.jpg alt={TEXT?}] 👉 The cushions and headband are **soft and comfy**, and the lightweight overhead band disappears from your mind after a while. I literally forget they’re sitting on my head sometimes. --- ### ⚠️ What Could Be Better No product is perfect — so here’s the honest bit: * **Sound Leak**: The cushioning is great for chatting without taking them off, but it also means the audio can leak a bit at higher volumes. If I’m in a public space, I keep the volume lower to avoid sharing my playlist with the world. * **AUX Cable Use**: You still need the headphones powered on to use AUX, which feels odd. Maybe fixable with a software update? Not a dealbreaker for me, but worth knowing. * **Long Session Comfort**: After 2–3 hours straight, I start to feel some ear fatigue and warmth. A little break usually solves it. * **No Wear Detection**: This one I really wish they had. It’s not a must-have, but it would make the experience feel that much more premium. --- ### 🏁 Final Verdict The CMF Headphones Pro absolutely **punch above their weight**. They look good, feel great, and deliver clean, powerful audio that makes daily listening a joy. They’re not just another generic clone — they have their own character and style. ✅ Fantastic audio quality ✅ Great battery life ✅ Smart, ergonomic design ⚠️ Minor quirks, but nothing deal-breaking I’d happily give them **8/10** and would **definitely recommend** them as a reliable daily driver. So if you’re looking for a pair of headphones that stand out, sound great, and don’t break the bank — these might just be *the one*. 🧡🎧

iambhuvan

SpeedySeale like that too ,🤩

BhavyaJain_uEUrPwAoJi

Guys what would be better sony wh 720 CMF headphones pro or soundcore q45

I am a nothing phone 2 user ( would it help in pairing nothing products better)

iambhuvan

BhavyaJain_uEUrPwAoJi

I personally would recommend going with a Nothing/CMF headphones because of the ecosystem and also personalised sound features. But that doesn’t mean other products will be hard to connect, I don’t like having app for every device I own.

Been using the CMF headphone pro as sort of daily driver and they are great value for money. If you have an option maybe go to the physical stores and try these products or read other reviews before making the decision to check that your requirements are met.

SangeethSujith

BhavyaJain_uEUrPwAoJi cmf headphones pro

HrishikeshSaha

Hey, thanks for the detailed review.

Quick question: are you using these with an iPhone by any chance?

I’ve noticed that when music is paused and the headphones are idle, they announce “power on” in 1~2 minutes and reconnect (LED blink + volume HUD).

Just checking if you’ve seen anything similar, or if it’s iOS-specific.

iambhuvan

Hey, sorry I am an android user. Seems a bit odd, please check if the firmware updates are up-to-date for both X App and the headphones.

I’m sure somebody else on the community could be using the Headphones with Apple and might be able to comment more.

HrishikeshSaha

Thanks for your response. I have posted a detailed explanation in the below post, however no help as of now.

https://nothing.community/d/52632

iambhuvan

HrishikeshSaha sorry to hear that I’m sure someone will get back to you soon.

_pp_xjRKuzTIGF

I was also debating whether to buy the CMF Headphones, but they have no fatal flaws—in fact, they have fewer downsides than headphones from other brands—and, above all, I was drawn to the design.

Debrasworld

Just got them were delivered today so far there good

iambhuvan

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Debrasworld they are great value for money headphones, hope you enjoy them 😀

Debrasworld

iambhuvan I am i am using them on a phone call and yes I only paid with tax 58 for them

np3user_d7fjTIvwYL

I’ve been using mine for a year or so and remain satisfied. Battery is excellent on them and the build quality has lasted.

Debrasworld

np3user_d7fjTIvwYL that’s awesome