CMF has launched its first over-ear headphone in India, marking the brand’s next step in the audio segment. The new CMF Headphone Pro stands out with a modular design, unique physical controls, long battery life, and Hi-Res Audio support with LDAC codec.
CMF has officially introduced the CMF Headphone Pro in India. This is the company’s first over-ear headphone and represents its expansion into a new audio category. The headphone is gaining attention for its modular architecture, physical control system, and impressive battery performance.
One of the key highlights is the Energy Slider, which allows users to adjust bass and treble directly on the headphone without opening an app.
The CMF Headphone Pro is priced at ₹7,999 in India. As part of a launch offer, it will be available for ₹6,999.
Sale Date: January 20, 2026, from 12 PM
Availability: Flipkart and select offline retail stores
Color Options: Light Grey, Dark Grey, Light Green
The CMF Headphone Pro features a modular design with swappable ear cushions, allowing users to customize the look according to their preference.
Water Resistance: IPX2 (splash-resistant)
Dimensions: 168.5 × 95.7 × 188.5 mm
Weight: 283 grams
Instead of touch controls, CMF has opted for unique physical controls:
Roller Dial: Controls volume, play/pause, and switches ANC modes
Energy Slider: Adjusts bass and treble without using the app
Customizable Button: Can be set for Spatial Audio, AI assistant, or other functions
Users can also manage calls, track skipping, and Transparency Mode directly through these controls.
The CMF Headphone Pro is equipped with 40mm custom dynamic drivers featuring a nickel-plated diaphragm and copper voice coil.
Hi-Res Audio certified
LDAC codec with up to 990kbps bitrate
AAC and SBC codec support
Bluetooth 5.4
Dual Connection
Google Fast Pair
Microsoft Swift Pair
Compatible with Android 5.1+ and iOS 13+
The headphone comes with Hybrid Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), capable of reducing noise by up to 40dB, according to the company. The ANC level automatically adjusts based on surrounding noise.
Calling: 3-mic ENC architecture with wind noise reduction mesh
Transparency Mode: Supported
In-ear Detection: Yes
Low Lag Mode: Automatically enabled on Nothing phones; available via app for other devices
CMF has integrated Audiodo technology-based Personal Sound, which creates a customized sound profile based on the user’s hearing ability via the Nothing X app.
Additional audio features include:
Spatial Audio support
Cinema Mode
Concert Mode
Battery life is one of the biggest highlights of the CMF Headphone Pro. It packs a 720mAh battery.
AAC (ANC off): Up to 100 hours
AAC (ANC on): Around 50 hours
LDAC (ANC off): Up to 70 hours
LDAC (ANC on): Around 38 hours
5 minutes charge =
Up to 5 hours playback (ANC off)
Around 2.4 hours playback (ANC on)
A unique feature is USB-C to USB-C charging, allowing the headphone to be charged directly from a smartphone.