Revolutionary Headphones and Earbuds with Integrated Microphones in the Case and a Battery Life of 100 Hours

SadaNews - In a market filled with traditional headphones, the "CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro" and "Nothing Ear 3" offer a sleek and bold design with advanced audio features; the headphones can work for up to 100 hours, while the earbuds feature an integrated button in their case for high-quality voice calls with unprecedented clarity.

Comfortable Over-Ear Headphones with Advanced Features

These headphones go beyond standard audio listening technologies; they support hybrid active noise cancellation, adaptive acoustics, and ultra-high-definition encoding, as well as advanced sound customization features.

"Asharq Al-Awsat" tested the headphones before their release in the Arab region, and here’s a summary of the experience.

Design, Comfort and Customizability

The "CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro" headphones feature a bold and colorful design (light green, dark gray, or light gray); they are crafted in a circular shape with a modern touch. The headphones adopt a swappable design philosophy by providing the ability to change the ear cushions (which is important as headphone cushions generally wear out over time) that can be purchased in various colors, such as orange or light green, allowing not only for personalized aesthetics but also ensuring easy replacement when necessary.

In terms of comfort, the headphones feature generous padding in the ear cushions and headband, allowing for extended wear. The adjustability is excellent; the headband size can be fully adjusted, while the ear cups swivel up to 90 degrees for hanging around the neck, preventing dust accumulation.

The control system relies entirely on clickable buttons and includes a multifunctional dial for managing volume, play/pause, and skipping tracks, in addition to a dedicated sound slider to adjust bass or treble levels instantly. Weighing only 283 grams, the headphones enhance comfort during prolonged use.

Sound Quality and Custom Features

The headphones provide a powerful, pure audio experience with a clear inclination towards strong bass, relying on integrated dynamic drivers with a diameter of 40 millimeters supporting high-definition wireless audio through "LDAC" encoding, ensuring high-quality wireless audio streaming.

To enhance the auditory experience, the headphones offer a unique feature called "Personal Sound Profile" supported by "Audiodo" technology, where a simple hearing test creates a customized sound profile that automatically adjusts the equalizer settings to fit the user's individual hearing capabilities, making the sound fuller and more detailed.

Active Noise Cancellation and App Features

The headphones also provide "Hybrid Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation" (ANC) that reduces external noise by up to 40 decibels, with an effectiveness of 99%, and automatically switches between different cancellation levels (low, medium, or high) based on the surrounding environment.

The "Nothing X" mobile app allows users to have complete control over these modes, including switching to transparency mode, which lets outside sounds pass through when needed. The app also offers a range of frequency settings that include rock music, pop music, classical music, and more, along with the ability to customize frequencies according to the user’s preference. Additionally, the app allows customizing the programmable button function located on the right earbud, which can be set to activate a smart assistant or switch between active noise cancellation modes or enable spatial audio, enhancing the control experience.

Standard Battery Life of 100 Hours

The battery life is one of the prominent strengths of these headphones; music playback lasts up to a complete 100 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC) turned off, an exceptional duration compared to other headphones. When the noise cancellation feature is activated, the duration decreases to 50 hours of continuous playback. With both active noise cancellation and high-quality "LDAC" encoding in use, the battery life remains excellent, reaching about 36 hours of use.

The headphones also feature fast charging via a "USB Type-C" port; charging them for 5 to 10 minutes is sufficient to provide up to 3 hours of playback time, while a full charge takes about two hours. Furthermore, they support multi-point connectivity to connect to two devices simultaneously, such as a computer and a smartphone.

The true value of the headphones is expressed in offering a range of advanced features that are usually found in a much higher price range; they are priced at 375 Saudi Riyals (approximately 99 US dollars) only.

Battery Performance and Fast Charging

The headphones deliver good battery performance with slight improvements; the battery charge in each headphone is 55 mAh, and in the charging case, it is 500 mAh. The battery life reaches 5.5 hours with active noise cancellation enabled and extends to a full 10 hours when it is turned off. With the charging case, total listening time stretches to 22 hours with active noise cancellation or 38 hours without it.

The case supports wireless charging as well as fast charging via the "USB Type-C" port; the battery can be fully charged in about 70 minutes. The headphones feature active noise cancellation providing isolation of up to 45 decibels, effectively countering low-frequency noise, along with supporting transparency mode.

Unprecedented Feature: Durable and Lightweight Transparent Structure

The "Nothing Ear 3" earbuds offer a transparent design philosophy with touches that reflect elegance and durability. While maintaining the familiar transparent structure, they incorporate aluminum in the bottom part of the charging case, giving it a stronger and more luxurious feel, making it less prone to scratches. The earbuds themselves now feature delicate metal touches visible through the transparent housing, providing a modern look. The charging case weighs 71 grams with the earbuds, while each earbud weighs only 5.2 grams, making them comfortable and lightweight for prolonged use, with design improvements in the angle of each earbud's stem enhancing stability and comfort in the ear.

Charging Case with Talk Feature

The innovative "Super Mic" feature stands out as one of the unique elements in the design of these earbuds; a dual microphone system is integrated into the charging case itself. This feature, activated by pressing the large "Talk" button on the case, turns it into a directional noise-cancelling microphone.

The idea is to enable the user to speak directly into the case to capture their voice with stunning clarity, isolating surrounding noise by up to 95 decibels, making it particularly useful for calls in noisy environments or recording clear voice memos.

This feature is highly beneficial for enhancing call quality, especially as it includes a walkie-talkie mode within the app that automatically mutes the audio when the user stops speaking. Additionally, this feature allows for recording voice memos and notes in the AI-supported "Essential Space" on "Nothing" phones.

Strong, Clear Bass Sound

Regarding sound quality, the earbuds offer noticeable improvements compared to previous versions, especially in the mid and low frequency ranges; they now deliver strong, clear bass with a wider audio range. The earbuds use larger integrated dynamic drivers (12 millimeters compared to 11 millimeters in previous versions) and support "LDAC" encoding, enabling high-resolution wireless audio streaming on devices that support this audio technology. The sound of the earbuds can be described as powerful and aimed at audiences who prefer clear bass audio.

Comprehensive Customization and Sound Adjustment According to Hearing

The core of the user experience lies in the "Nothing X" app, which provides a wide range of features and customizations. The app allows users to completely control noise cancellation levels and transparency mode, in addition to providing an advanced equalizer settings customization system.

Moreover, the app features personal sound, supported by "Audiodo" technology, which conducts a hearing test to create a customized audio profile that adjusts the sound to fit the individual hearing capabilities of the user. The app also allows customizing the control functions by pressing the earbud stems and activating features such as static spatial audio, making the earbuds a comprehensive package of performance and unprecedented customizable sound in their price range. The price of the earbuds is 599 Saudi Riyals (approximately 160 US dollars).