CMF Headphone Pro Hits All-Time Low at $69

Nothing’s CMF Headphone Pro just hit an all-time low: $69.

The budget-friendly over-ear from Nothing’s CMF sub-brand is on sale at Amazon in two colors—light gray and a muted green—and now undercuts most rivals at a price that traditionally invites skepticism. The Verge notes the Pro’s price drop from $99 to $69, a move that makes its feature set suddenly feel more compelling than many sub-$100 headphones that lean on flashy design rather than real usability. For shoppers who want a “serious” listening experience without a serious price tag, this is notable.

Design-wise, the Pro leans into comfort with curved earcups, plush headband, and swappable cushions. It’s not trying to be the most polarizing aesthetic in Nothing’s lineup; instead, it doubles down on fit and color versatility—CMF offers interchangeable cushions for $25 in orange or green to tweak the look and feel without buying a whole new pair. The weight feels reasonable, and the earcups hug rather than clamp, which matters when you’re wearing them for long listening sessions or during a commute.

Where the Pro really stakes its case is in its control scheme. The headset ditches the common touch controls you see on many budget and midrange rivals, favoring physical buttons instead. Playback, volume, and other settings live on a customizable action button and a multi-function roller, a choice that testers say pays off in real-world use: no accidental taps, fewer fiddly gestures, and gloves-wearing-friendly hardware. On top of that is an Energy Slider—Nothing’s supposed on-device EQ control that lets you nudge treble and bass without digging into an app. It’s a small feature, but at this price point it’s a persuasive differentiator: you get tactile control and immediate sonic tuning without wrestling with software menus.

Two crucial context notes matter for potential buyers. First, the CMF Headphone Pro sits in a crowded budget ANC ecosystem where many rivals ship similar comfort and battery life but with mixed control schemes. A $69 price tag, paired with physical buttons and on-device EQ, positions the Pro as a strong value proposition against well-known names that often charge a premium for “premium” apps and OTA features. Second, the on-device EQ and physical controls are appealing—but the trade-off may be that you’re getting fewer bells-and-whistles that come with some more expensive models, such as deeper app-based customization or potentially stronger ANC performance. The Verge’s coverage underscores the practicality of the feature gap as a strength at this price.

Practitioner insights for the curious buyer:

For hands-on control lovers, the swap from touch controls to solid physical buttons plus a dedicated Energy Slider is a meaningful usability upgrade in a price tier where many skips on tactile feedback.

The cushion swap option adds real value in a sub-$100 product: you can tailor fit and even refresh the look years after purchase without buying a whole new headset.

The absence (or simplification) of deeper app-based tuning at this price helps avoid a potential barrier to entry—no account sign-ups or software hoops required to start listening.

In a market where price erosions are common but feature creep is not, CMF’s combination of physical controls, on-device EQ, and modular cushions could push more budget-focused buyers to overlook premium-looking but gimmicky options.

Verdict: Buy—if you want a genuinely feature-forward budget headset that combines tactile controls, on-device EQ, and customizable aesthetics without a subscription or canyon-sized price. If you crave the most aggressive ANC or heavy app-based customization, you may want to compare with higher-end rivals, but for a first foray into Nothing’s ecosystem, the CMF Headphone Pro at $69 is hard to ignore.

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Nothing’s modular CMF Headphone Pro are down to their lowest price to date