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CMF Debuts $99 Headphone Pro With Energy Slider, Adaptive ANC and 100‑Hour Battery Claim

CMF targets budget buyers with flagship‑style audio features at a $99 price.

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CMF Headphone Pro; a pair of light green headphones on a wooden table

Overview

  • Sales begin in the EU and UK today, with U.S. preorders live for October 7 shipping, while India has no announced date or price.
  • Tactile controls include a physical Energy Slider for on‑the‑fly bass or treble tweaks, a multi‑function roller for volume and playback, and a customizable action button via the Nothing X app.
  • Battery life is claimed at up to 100 hours without ANC and about 50 hours with adaptive ANC, with a five‑minute top‑up yielding roughly four hours and USB‑C reverse charging from many phones.
  • Audio hardware features 40mm drivers, LDAC with Hi‑Res certification, Audiodo Personal Sound profiles stored on the headphones, plus Bluetooth and a 3.5mm wired option.
  • A modular design brings swappable ear cushions (orange or light green) priced around $25/£19/€25, with headphones offered in dark gray, light gray, and light green; U.S. preorders are listed at $99 with a limited $84 launch promo on Nothing’s site and availability on Amazon.