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CMF Headphone Pro vs Sony WH-CH530

Product A: CMF

Headphone Pro

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Product B: Sony

WH-CH530

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  • 33 different values
  • 35 known for one only
  • 23 the same
  • 61 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Quick chargeA: 8hB: 1.5hCMF is 5.3 times higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 100hB: 55hCMF is 45 h higher.
  3. Driver sizeA: 40mmB: 30mmCMF is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A283g
B150g

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ACMF Headphone Pro
BSony WH-CH530

General

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Series
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Model numbers
B175, 69744342267221Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026Original manufacturer FCC manual identifies B175. Current US maker variant payload labels Dark Grey SKU 6974434226722. The numeric SKU is not stored as a GTIN without a barcode label.26Maker spec sheet (PDF)s3.zoommer.ge/site/certificate/nothing-cmf-headphone-pro.pdfRead 8 October 2026The signed original maker EU Declaration of Conformity identifies physical model B175 and battery M653035. Regulatory model identity is independent of the US color SKU. The signature date is not a retail release date.
YY30051Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
29 September 202518Reviewsoundguys.com/the-cmf-headphone-pro-packs-high-end-specs-for-a-low-price-tag-145307Read 8 October 2026The September 29, 2025 launch report documents the announcement and separates UK/EU same-day availability from October 7 US availability. The partner press release corroborates the regional sales dates.
7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.
Status
Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact Dark Grey US variant payload states availableForSale true.
Available9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Pricing and availability section dated 2026-09-07: WH-CH530 is available now from September 2026.
Predecessor
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Sony WH-CH52010Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.18Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4c-wh-ch730n-wh-ch530-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Sony WH-CH530 succeeds the WH-CH520.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$9916Press releasestorage.mfn.se/194a0e7c-3d3b-4dc0-bde1-0e70c39715f9/audiodo-and-cmf-by-nothing-expand-partnership-with-new-headphone-pro.pdfRead 8 October 2026The September 30, 2025 Audiodo maker-partner release expressly lists USD 99 and US sales beginning October 7, 2025. Current retail prices and EU regional pricing are not substituted.
$69.998Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific pricing $69.99 USD suggested price.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The current US maker store offers the exact Dark Grey reference.
CA, GB, JP, US5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Current Japanese maker product page for WH-CH530 marked as new. Market presence only. Regional bundles and warranty are not inherited.9Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. release gives a USD and a CAD suggested price at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy and other authorized retailers, so the US and Canada are documented. Not an exhaustive list of markets.14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing shows the model on sale in the UK. Market presence only.
Colours
Dark Grey1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The reference is the original Dark Grey headset with its fitted Dark Grey cushions. Other headset finishes and separately sold cushion colors are excluded.
Black, Cobalt, Mint, White, Pink, Coral6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Current maker six color names, not a separate product per color.
Segment
Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker positions the product for music listening and audio playback.
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker explicitly describes its first over-ear headphones.
On-ear6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Six playful colours section explicitly on-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed11Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact Acoustic Design field states Closed-back. Tom's Guide specifications corroborate this.
Closed5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Headphone type closed.
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker comfort section describes the adjustable headband. The original guide documents adjustment by sliding the arms.
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.
Folding
Flat12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The exact review states that the headphones rotate flat for storage but do not fold inward.
None12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Exact Coral review unit, provided by Sony and tested for three days. Usage paragraph explicitly says headphones do not fold compactly. Ear-cup rotation is distinct from a collapsing headband.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The exact design discussion explicitly describes flat rotation of the ear cups.
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Wearing the headset chapter, page 17. Describes adjusting orientation of left/right units and names unit rotary axis. Does not claim a 90-degree folding-flat angle.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic11Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact product specifications explicitly state Dynamic driver. Voice-coil material alone is not used as transducer-type proof.
Dynamic13Spec databasegadgets360.com/compare-sony-wh-ch530-137455-vs-jbl-live-beam-4-true-wireless-stereo-tws-earphones-137193Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 column names Dynamic in Driver Type row. Maker specifies 30 mm diameter but not transducer mechanism. No driver count, diaphragm or magnet material inferred. Bluetooth communication range is not acoustic frequency response.
Driver size
40mm1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Drivers table and Packed with Power section state 40 mm. The 16.5 mm copper voice coil is not a driver diameter.
30mm5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact driver unit 30 mm. Driver mechanism type not stated here and not borrowed from CH520.
Drivers per side
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Diaphragm material
PEN+PU dome with nickel plating1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Diaphragm table states PEN+PU dome material and nickel plating. Magnet material is not stated.
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min20 HzMax20 kHz11Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact product specifications state 20 to 20,000 Hz acoustic frequency response. Tom's Guide independently labels the same frequency response. No mode, tolerance, or test level is stated. The maker's ambiguous RF label is not used as transmission bandwidth proof.
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Wireless audio transmission band
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Min20 HzMax20 kHz5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026A2DP transmission band 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. Not acoustic driver range.
Impedance (passive when specified)
16Ω11Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact product specifications state 16 ohms. The Tom's Guide specification table agrees. Frequency and powered/passive measurement state are unspecified. Unverified comparison sites give conflicting figures and are excluded.
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Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact maker Personal Sound feature uses Audiodo to create a hearing profile through a three-minute test in Nothing X. The resulting profile is stored directly on the headphones and remains applied across connected devices. This is hearing-test personalization, separate from the manual three-band equalizer and Energy Slider.
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
312Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The exact reviewer reports a three-band custom EQ in Nothing X. Firmware 1.0.1.40. No advanced Headphone (1) parametric EQ is transferred.
106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Sound section explicitly updated 10-band EQ.
EQ presets
Pop, Rock, Electronic, Enhance Vocals, Classical20Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact equalizer support article names five default profiles: POP, ROCK, ELECTRONIC, ENHANCE VOCALS, and CLASSICAL. Custom mode is not counted as a named preset. Marketing prose calls six preset EQs but does not name a sixth.
Gaming12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026App paragraph explicitly names new Gaming EQ preset. Other presets are unnamed and omitted. This app preset does not prove onboard storage or host-independent application.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Static Spatial Audio: Cinema mode, Static Spatial Audio: Concert mode1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker explicitly names Static Spatial Audio with Cinema and Concert modes. These are supported headphone processing modes. No Dolby license or dynamic head tracking is inferred.
360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026360 Reality Audio chapter, app analysis and compatible service/content.
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact support article explicitly confirms Active Noise Cancellation.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Review Noise Blocking section explicitly no ANC. TechRadar launch story incorrectly calls CH530 an ANC model and is not used.
ANC type
Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Noise Cancellation Type table states Hybrid ANC.
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker explains automatic movement between strong, moderate, and light cancellation based on surroundings. Adaptive is not counted as an extra manual strength level.
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ANC levels
315Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact ANC discussion names Low, Mid, High, and Adaptive within ANC On. Only the three fixed strength levels are counted. Adaptive, Transparency, and Off are excluded.
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
40dB5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact ANC support article states up to 40 dB. Frequency, weighting, and test method for this maximum are unspecified. The technical table also lists 2000 Hz as Frequency range, which does not establish a measurement frequency. The separate 99% marketing limit is not converted to dB.
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Transparency mode
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker expressly documents Transparency Mode to hear surroundings.
No15Retailer pageabt.com/Sony-Wireless-On-Ear-Bluetooth-Headphones-in-Black-WHCH530B/p/249067.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact WHCH530/B model, General specification table: Ambient Sound / Transparent Hearing No. This is a separate explicit fact from absence of ANC.
Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Noise Cancellation Features table states Wind Noise Conduction Mesh. This is a physical mesh feature, not an inferred selectable wind-processing mode.
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
Changing the bass slider from minimum to maximum increases low-frequency output. The reviewer reports upper-frequency roll-off above about 8 kHz.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys compares minimum and maximum bass-slider responses against its preference curve. Firmware 1.0.1.40. Host and codec are unspecified. The reported approximately 8 dB slider difference is not converted into a target-relative averaged bass metric.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Recorded calls remain intelligible, but speech sounds unnatural and includes some pops and crackles.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The exact reviewer reports intelligible speech and noise rejection with some pops and crackles. Recordings cover ideal, office, street, wind, and reverberant conditions. Firmware 1.0.1.40. Host, codec, and call processing settings are unspecified.
Recorded speech remains clear in office, street and windy conditions.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Coral unit tested three days. Source recorded speech demos in ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant conditions. No numeric SNR or measured battery stored. Battery test is explicitly unfinished.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ACMF Headphone Pro
ANCHours (h)
Yes43.15
Yes49.5
Source12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026First row: SoundGuys standardized test measured 43 hours 9 minutes with ANC on. Firmware 1.0.1.40, one-week supplied review unit. Connection, host, codec, playback level, and ANC strength are unspecified. Second row has a separate TechRadar source below.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026TechRadar depleted a full battery and measured 49.5 hours with ANC enabled during its four-week review. Its source devices include MacBook Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and FiiO M15S, but the exact battery-test connection, codec, volume, ANC strength, and firmware are unspecified. The separate row is not pooled with SoundGuys.
BSony WH-CH530
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Battery life (measured, max)
49.5h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The controls and call documentation describe the on-headphone microphone, including its configurable on/off function. No detachable boom is supplied.25Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/cmf/headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact public Office Work verdict explicitly describes an integrated microphone. No boom or in-line microphone is substituted.
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The feature table states a three-microphone ENC architecture for calls. Its separate five-microphone total is not substituted for this voice count or an unproven ANC count.
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Total microphones
528Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact maker Noise Cancellation technical table explicitly states 5 MICS TOTAL. This is the complete physical headset total. The separate three-microphone ENC call architecture remains a voice-role count, and no ANC count is derived from those overlapping roles.
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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AI6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Call section explicitly Deep Neural Network AI noise reduction.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
Yes6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The support controls list explicitly includes Mic on/off as an optional configurable button function on all platforms. This requires selecting the function in the app.
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
No13Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact Don't buy section explicitly says the product lacks sidetone for hearing your own voice during calls.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.
Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Analog, Bluetooth5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact Audio formats and wired connection articles document Bluetooth and analog AUX playback. USB-C is charging only.
Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide Bluetooth setup chapters, no analog path or USB playback described.
Analog source plugs
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Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm10Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original guide expressly labels the left ear cup 3.5 mm Audio In.
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Longest included cable
1.2m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker package inventory contains only the supplied 1.2 m analog cable. The reviewer's approximate 2.7-foot cable description does not override the manufacturer claim.
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C10Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original English Quick Start Guide identifies USB-C Charge In on the right ear cup.
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.
Audio over USB-C cable
No5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact wired connection article expressly says 3.5 mm aux-in is supported and USB-C Audio is not.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly USB-C charging only, no USB listening.
Passive wired listening
No13Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact review explicitly states that wired 3.5 mm listening requires the headphones powered on and does not work passively.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Same section no analog jack or wired playback.
Wireless receiver
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None16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact-model Included items chapter lists headset and documents, with USB charging cable conditional by region. Bluetooth chapters pair directly to the source. No USB wireless receiver is supplied.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Connection range table states 10 m. Indoor or line-of-sight test conditions are not specified. The Tom's Guide generic Bluetooth 800-foot statement is excluded.
10m16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Precautions, On BLUETOOTH communications: the maximum communication distance of the headset is approximately 10 m (32.8 ft). It varies with obstacles and the environment. Not a measured range.
Bluetooth
5.45Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact Bluetooth version article states Bluetooth 5.4.
6.05Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH530/specRead 10 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact Audio formats article expressly lists SBC, AAC, and LDAC. iOS lacks LDAC support according to the separate LDAC instructions.6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The exact LDAC instructions state 96 kHz, 24-bit, and 990 kbps for Bluetooth streaming with a compatible Android phone and high-quality audio enabled. Higher-bitrate LDAC recommends disabling Dual Connection. These limits apply to LDAC Bluetooth playback. The headset does not support USB-C cable audio.
SBC, AAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LC3 requires compatible LE Audio host and app connection setting, distinct from Classic Audio SBC/AAC.
LE Audio
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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026LE Audio chapter and codec chapter explicitly LC3 playback with compatible host.
Auracast
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Yes6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Usability section explicitly Auracast audio, compatible host/broadcast required.
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The exact Dual Connection instructions document two simultaneous Bluetooth source connections with audio switching. This is disabled by default and requires enabling in Nothing X.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 62. Audio streams switch, not mix.
Multipoint devices
26Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The instructions repeatedly specify two connected devices. A third device can preempt one connection. This is not three simultaneous devices or pairing memory.
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter page 62 explicitly two devices simultaneously.
Paired devices remembered
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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing page 32: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair23Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910344910225-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-Google-Fast-PairRead 8 October 2026The exact product support article explicitly confirms the named quick-pairing feature. Google Fast Pair needs a compatible Android source. Microsoft Swift Pair is the Windows route. Neither adds USB audio.24Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910328918545-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-Mircosoft-Swift-PairRead 8 October 2026The exact product support article explicitly confirms the named quick-pairing feature. Google Fast Pair needs a compatible Android source. Microsoft Swift Pair is the Windows route. Neither adds USB audio.
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair8Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 5 October 2026CH530-specific key features Fast Pair/Swift Pair, not inherited from CH730N.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
Yes7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910343614737-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-low-latency-modeRead 8 October 2026The exact support article confirms low-latency mode.
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly Low latency setting for LE Audio.
Claimed latency
ACMF Headphone Pro
ConnectionModeLatency (ms)
BluetoothGame Mode on Nothing Phone120
Source7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910343614737-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-low-latency-modeRead 8 October 2026The maker states less than 120 ms when connected to a Nothing Phone in Game Mode. The stored value is the upper bound of that claim, not a measured result. Codec and firmware are unspecified. Generic analog zero-latency reviewer prose is not stored as an end-to-end result.
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS20Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026Exact maker compatibility support names Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later. Swift Pair support and exact SoundGuys setup instructions establish Windows Bluetooth. The exact Tom's Guide reviewer listened through the supplied analog cable on a MacBook Air M2. No console route is inferred from a physical jack.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact maker compatibility support names Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later. Swift Pair support and exact SoundGuys setup instructions establish Windows Bluetooth. The exact Tom's Guide reviewer listened through the supplied analog cable on a MacBook Air M2. No console route is inferred from a physical jack.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Connection per platform
ACMF Headphone Pro
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothNot available
macOSAnalogNo
Source20Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026Android/iOS Bluetooth playback and voice calls are explicitly documented by maker compatibility and controls articles. Windows Bluetooth is documented by exact Swift Pair and reviewer pairing instructions. The exact Tom's Guide reviewer used analog playback on a MacBook Air M2 and explains that the supplied cable does not carry headphone microphone calls. Unknown Windows microphone behavior is omitted.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Android/iOS Bluetooth playback and voice calls are explicitly documented by maker compatibility and controls articles. Windows Bluetooth is documented by exact Swift Pair and reviewer pairing instructions. The exact Tom's Guide reviewer used analog playback on a MacBook Air M2 and explains that the supplied cable does not carry headphone microphone calls. Unknown Windows microphone behavior is omitted.
BSony WH-CH530
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
720mAh4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910303499409-What-is-the-battery-capacity-of-CMF-Headphone-ProRead 8 October 2026The exact support article states 720 mAh. The maker technical table agrees. Rated versus typical capacity is not specified. This is the headset battery, not a nonexistent case battery.
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Swappable battery
No10Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original English safety section expressly instructs users not to replace the battery themselves. Normal battery hot swapping is unsupported.
No11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specifications describe built-in lithium-ion battery. Charging chapter page 22 instructs consulting Sony support/dealer for rechargeable-battery replacement. Service replacement is distinct from user swap during operation.
Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ACMF Headphone Pro
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothNoAAC100
BluetoothYesAAC50
BluetoothNoLDAC70
BluetoothYesLDAC38
Source2Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910279111569-What-s-the-battery-life-of-CMF-Headphone-ProRead 8 October 2026The exact support article separately names AAC and LDAC playback with ANC off/on. The current maker technical table matches all four rows at 50% volume. Nothing laboratory temperature is 25°C. The support footnote says AAC even beneath LDAC rows, so the explicitly labelled codec rows govern. Talk and standby durations are excluded. The copied product disclaimer erroneously states 50 hours with ANC off and is not used.
BSony WH-CH530
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth55
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24, table visually checked. AAC 55 h is stored. SBC 50 h and LC3 45 h cannot be distinguished by the current battery table and remain in notes. Calls 35 h are excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.
Battery life (claimed, max)
100h
55h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
50h
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
100h
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Charging port
USB-C10Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original guide charging diagram identifies USB-C Charge In. Current exact support limits charging input to 5 W.
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.
Full charge time
120min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Charging table states Type-C wired charging to full in 120 minutes. The feature text says under two hours. The numeric table estimate is retained without using the copied case-related disclaimer.
180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging page 21: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.
Quick charge time
5min3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910318874897-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 2026The exact current support article states a five-minute charge. The maker technical table agrees.
3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Available Operating Time page 24: 3 minutes charging.
Quick charge playback
8h3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910318874897-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 2026Five minutes gives eight hours with ANC off or four hours with ANC on. The stored maximum is eight hours with ANC off, AAC, 50% volume, and 25°C laboratory temperature. Marketing prose and older announcements quote four or five hours without consistent ANC conditions and are excluded.
1.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page: approximately 1.5 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.
Use while charging
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons, Volume wheel, Slider6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The original guide and current support describe Power/BT and shortcut buttons plus a pressable Roller that controls volume. A separate physical Energy Slider adjusts bass or treble after selecting its tuning mode in Nothing X.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-13 parts list and pages 19-20 operation: three multifunction buttons.
Volume control
Wheel6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The exact volume article states rolling the knob up/down adjusts playback volume.
Buttons4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Volume up/down buttons, also track next/previous when held.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
Yes6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The support controls list provides optional button functions and bass/treble tuning for the Slider through Nothing X. Essential Space requires Nothing OS.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Control section explicitly cannot customize any controls in Sound Connect.
Wear detection
No15Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact specification table and design discussion explicitly state no wear detection.
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Voice assistant
ChatGPT27Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/39520905948689-Why-can-t-I-use-ChatGPT-on-CMF-Headphone-ProRead 8 October 2026The exact CMF Headphone Pro support article documents a configurable button shortcut to ChatGPT Voice. Requires a compatible Nothing or CMF phone, current phone system and Nothing X app, an installed signed-in ChatGPT app, and prior use of ChatGPT Voice. This is phone-app integration, not an independent on-headphone assistant. Unnamed generic phone assistants are not converted into specific Siri or Google Assistant claims.
Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 80-82 Google app Android and Siri iPhone. Double-press play/call within 0.5 seconds. No Hey Siri activation.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded13Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact design discussion describes cushioning across the headband and ear pads.
Padded7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Soft padded headband section explicitly cushioned headband.
Headband material
PU synthetic leather and memory foam13Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact design section describes polyurethane synthetic leather and memory foam across the headband and ear pads. Steel reinforcement is independently identified by maker support.
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Frame material
ABS plastic shell, PA+GF sliding arms, stainless steel headband strips8Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910349693841-What-material-is-the-outer-casing-of-CMF-Headphone-Pro-made-ofRead 8 October 2026The exact material article identifies ABS shell, PA+GF sliding arms, and stainless steel headband strips. The SoundGuys all-plastic description does not override these published internal reinforcement materials.
Mostly plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 10 October 2026Review of the Coral unit: the build is mostly plastic. Metal parts inside the headband are not described, so only the general statement is stored.
Ear cup material
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Ear pad material
PU leather with high-resilience memory foam9Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910322756881-What-material-are-the-ear-cushions-of-CMF-Headphone-Pro-made-ofRead 8 October 2026The exact cushion material article specifies polyurethane synthetic leather covering and high-resilience memory foam fill.
Urethane foam7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch530/feature-1Read 5 October 2026Same section earpads filled with urethane foam. Outer cover composition not inferred.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker states that cushions twist on and off for cleaning and replacement. Optional colored cushions are sold separately.
Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact model guide Parts chapter, pages 12 to 13. Explicitly instructs removing and reattaching left ear pad to find serial number. Precautions page 85 calls earpads consumables and refers replacements to Sony dealer/support. No spare pad included or attachment enum inferred.
Ear pad attachment
Twist lock1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker describes twisting cushions on and off. Exact SoundGuys review confirms the rotating attachment. This is a twist-lock attachment rather than a clip or magnetic mount.
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
IPX220Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact Water/dust resistance support article states IPX2 under IEC 60529. There is no certified dust protection. The TechRadar no-IP-rating claim is contradicted by the maker and is not used.
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User-replaceable parts
Ear cushions1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker explicitly permits swapping and cleaning the ear cushions. The original manual prohibits user battery replacement.
Ear pads16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 12 to 13: remove and reattach the left earpad to inspect the serial number. Precautions names replaceable consumable earpads. No attachment mechanism enum inferred.

Software

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Companion app
Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The Nothing X app section names Nothing X.
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.
App platforms
Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker app section expressly says Android and iOS. Individual features have phone, OS, and app requirements.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker app section documents firmware update management.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
283g(10 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Headphones weight table states 283 g. This is the maker claim. Cushion weight is a separate 45 g entry with unspecified quantity scope and is not added to headset mass.
150g(5.3 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 150 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker expressly claims wired and wireless Hi-Res certifications. Wireless high-resolution playback requires a compatible LDAC source.
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
2AZEQ-B17510Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original regulatory document identifies exact FCC ID 2AZEQ-B175. Radio transmit power is not treated as audio amplifier power.
AK8YY300517Press articlemonohikaku.com/sony-wh-ch520-successor-fcc-2026Read 10 October 2026Japanese article dated 2026-05-06 reports the FCC filing AK8YY3005 with equipment code YY3005, before the product name was announced. The maker guide cover names YY3005 as the WH-CH530 model. FCC.report and fccid.io returned 403 and were not opened. The ID follows the AK8 plus model pattern of the sibling Sony grants AK8YY2958, AK8YY2966 and AK8YY3006.
Other certifications
EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/86326Maker spec sheet (PDF)s3.zoommer.ge/site/certificate/nothing-cmf-headphone-pro.pdfRead 8 October 2026English declaration page 2 lists RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/863. These are maker declarations for B175, not inferred Bluetooth SIG or extra market-availability claims.
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In the box

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In the box
CMF Headphone Pro, Carry pouch, User guide, Safety and warranty information, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2 m)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact In the box table lists the headset, pouch, guide, safety/warranty information, and one 1.2 m analog cable. No USB charging cable or wall charger is listed. Exact TechRadar review independently confirms both omissions.
Wireless Stereo Headset, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3005/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 headset and documents. USB-C to USB-C cable is conditional by model/country, so omitted from European base. Hello Kitty pouch bundle not inherited.
Cables included
ACMF Headphone Pro
TypeLength (m)Count
3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable1.21
Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact package table lists one 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable, 1.2 m long. No charging cable is supplied. Contact arrangement is not inferred from nominal plug size.
BSony WH-CH530
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Carrying case
Soft22Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The maker box table supplies a Carry Pouch. Exact SoundGuys and TechRadar reviews explicitly describe a cloth/fabric travel bag. This is a soft pouch, not a hard case.
None10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly no carrying case or pouch in standard package.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year19Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-salesRead 8 October 2026Current US Terms of Sale section 6.8 gives headphones twelve months of limited warranty. This covers the original US maker-store purchase. Statutory rights and other regions are separate.
1year14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-whch530-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-black-10309561.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact WH-CH530 Black UK listing, General specifications: Manufacturer’s guarantee 1 year. Regional manufacturer guarantee, not a retailer protection plan or universal statutory period. Other retailer cells are not substituted for maker specifications.

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