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CMF Headphone Pro vs soundcore Q30

Product A: CMF

Headphone Pro

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Product B: soundcore

Q30

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  • 30 different values
  • 36 known for one only
  • 25 the same
  • 61 missing for both

Biggest differences

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

  1. Wireless rangeA: 10mB: 15msoundcore is 5 m higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 100hB: 80hCMF is 20 h higher.
  3. Quick chargeA: 8hB: 10hsoundcore is 2 h higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A283g
B260g

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ACMF Headphone Pro
Bsoundcore Q30

General

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Series
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Life4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The sibling feed entry us.soundcore.com/products/a3028011.json carries the tag Life Series.
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.
A3028, A3028013, A3028023, A3028033, A30280531Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Guide title and SN code table are for model A3028.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Product model numbers A3028013 (black), A3028033 (navy) and A3028053 (pink).4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed SKUs: A3028013 Black, A3028033 Midnight Blue, A3028053 Sakura Pink, A3028023 White.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: Model Number A3028, Mfr Part Number A3028031, model name Life Q30.
GTIN / EAN
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194644062132, 194644224219, 194644064792, 1946440648154Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed barcodes: 194644062132 Black, 194644064792 Midnight Blue, 194644064815 Sakura Pink, 194644224219 White.
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.
October 20207Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Announcement reported on 23 October 2020.
Status
Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact Dark Grey US variant payload states availableForSale true.
Available4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The page sells the headphones at $79.99 to $85.99 by color.
Predecessor
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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.
$79.997Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Article body: available for $79.99. The summary line prints $79.95, which is not used.
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.
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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, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink, White4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Color options: Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink and White.
Segment
Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker positions the product for music listening and audio playback.
Music4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The maker sells it as music and travel noise cancelling headphones.

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.
Over-ear8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: ear placement over ear.9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: type over-ear, circumaural headphones.
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.
Closed9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: acoustics, closed back headphones.
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 manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wearing page: adjust the headband length for a comfortable fit.
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.
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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.
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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.
Dynamic3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.
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.
40mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Driver size 40 mm.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.
Drivers per side
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12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004670/en_US/000004670.pdfRead 20 October 2026Soundcore Life Q30 user manual (2022 print), Specifications page: Driver size 40 mm x 2. Two drivers in total, one per ear cup. The 2022 manual also lists Bluetooth 5.0 and 40 and 60 hours, so only the driver count is taken from it.
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.
Silk4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: 40 mm drivers with highly flexible silk diaphragms.
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.
Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency response 20 Hz - 40 kHz, no test conditions. Anker Japan splits it into 20 Hz - 20 kHz over Bluetooth and 16 Hz - 40 kHz over the AUX cable. The manual wins between maker documents.
Wireless audio transmission band
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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.
16Ω1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The power state is not stated.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: audio impedance 16 ohm.
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.
Yes8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Feature bullet: personalize your listening with HearID, EQ modes and adjustable ANC settings in the soundcore app.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Noise cancellation page: switch to Noise Cancellation mode with the NC button. It is enabled by default on power-up.
ANC type
Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Noise Cancellation Type table states Hybrid ANC.
Hybrid4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: hybrid active noise cancellation with dual noise-detecting microphones. Hybrid is stored as the ANC type.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Transparency page: switch with the NC button or touch the right ear cup for 1 second (enabled in the app).
Adjustable transparency
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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: the soundcore app adjusts ambient sound levels.
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.
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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.
Bsoundcore Q30
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Battery life (measured, max)
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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-in3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Page text: built-in microphone for hands-free calls over Bluetooth. The microphone does not work with the AUX cable.
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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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.
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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.
Bluetooth, Analog1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wired listening page: the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable plays audio from an external device. Bluetooth is the wireless connection. Bluetooth mode and the buttons are disabled in wired listening.
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.
3.5 mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: 3.5 mm Input. Wired listening page: connect the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable.
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 manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port. The port is for charging.
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.
No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview and charging pages list the USB-C port for charging only. Wired audio uses the 3.5 mm input.
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.
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Wireless receiver
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None3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list no wireless receiver or dongle. Bluetooth only.
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.
15m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 15 m.
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.
5.31Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.3. The 2022 Life Q30 manual and 2024 reviews give Bluetooth 5.0, so the current revision is newer than the first hardware.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3, profiles AVRCP, A2DP, HFP and HSP.
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, AAC3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: supported codecs AAC and SBC.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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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 manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: connect the headphones with two devices at the same time.
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 manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: two devices at the same time.
Paired devices remembered
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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 Pair1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Powering on and pairing page: Google Fast Pair for Android 6.0 or higher.
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.
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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.
Bsoundcore Q30
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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, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairing page covers Android 6.0+ with Fast Pair and iOS. App page shows Google Play and App Store.
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.
Bsoundcore Q30
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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.
800mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 800 mAh, input 5 V 0.75 A. Retailer listings of the Upgraded version print 720 mAh, which conflicts. The maker manual is stored.
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.
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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.
Bsoundcore Q30
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes50
BluetoothNo80
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC on up to 50 hours, with ANC off up to 80 hours. The US store page and Amazon say 70 hours with ANC off. Codec, volume and test conditions are not stated.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: normal mode up to 80 hours, noise cancelling mode up to 50 hours. Matches the maker user guide.
Battery life (claimed, max)
100h
80h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
50h
50h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
100h
80h
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 manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging terminal USB Type-C.
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.
120min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page and SPECS table: a full charge takes about 2 hours.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging time about 2 hours.
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.
10min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. The US store page and Amazon still say a 5-minute charge gives 4 hours.
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.
10h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. Charger power and mode are not stated.
Use while charging
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No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: Do not power on your headphones while charging.
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.
Buttons, Touch10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Control buttons on the bottom of the ear cups. Holding a palm over the right ear cup for one second enables transparency mode.
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.
Buttons10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Volume up and down buttons on the ear cups.
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/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware (Bluetooth 5.0, firmware 03.50, November 2024): you cannot change what each button does.
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.
No11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/headphones/1413257/anker-soundcore-life-q30-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware: wear detection would be a welcome addition, so it is not supported. The current user guide lists no wear detection.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ear cup material
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Plastic10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review text: a plastic design keeps the headphones lightweight. Measured results in this review are not stored, because it tested Bluetooth 5.0 hardware with a 40-hour claim.
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.
Protein leather with memory foam padding4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: ultra-soft protein leather earcups with memory foam padding.
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.
Yes6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Maker Canada store sells Life Q30/Life Tune Ear Cushions as a spare part (SKU A3028013-98).
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 pads6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Ear cushions are sold as a spare part. The product feed lists them at $9.99 CAD.

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.
soundcore1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: download the soundcore 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 manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store badges.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker app section documents firmware update management.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Firmware update page: the app notifies of a new firmware version when connected.

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.
260g(9.2 oz)3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: weight about 260 g.
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.
Hi-Res Audio3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Notes: Hi-Res support applies only with the AUX cable connected. Stored as Hi-Res Audio, not as wireless.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: Hi-Res Music, and the product image carries the Hi-Res Audio logo.
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.
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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.
TCO Certified4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: TCO Certified.

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.
Soundcore Life Q30 headphones, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, Hard travel case, Quick start guide, Safety manual3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents (translated from Japanese): Life Q30, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, hard travel case, quick start guide, safety manual, 18-month warranty.
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.
Bsoundcore Q30
TypeCount
USB-C and USB-A charging cable1
3.5 mm AUX cable1
Source3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list a USB-C and USB-A cable and a 3.5 mm AUX cable. Lengths are not stated.
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.
Hard3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: hard travel case.

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.
1.5years3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: 18-month warranty, plus 6 months after Anker member registration. The base term is stored.5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 20 October 2026US warranty page: Headphones, 18 months. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer.

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