These headphones prove you don’t need to spend big to get great sound, rich features, and an overall polished experience
I’ve always been drawn to brands that do more with less. One of the reasons OnePlus smartphones became my absolute favorite is the fact that the company still manages to deliver solid value for its products, even though the future looks a little shaky for the brand right now.
Another brand that fits this ethos perfectly is Nothing’s CMF. CMF is Nothing’s budget-focused sub-brand that doubles down on Carl Pei’s original OnePlus vision of delivering great value.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro was one of the best budget smartphones we tested last year, and now the company has stepped into the over-ear audio space with the CMF Headphones Pro.
Just like its earbuds, which outperformed almost every budget pair out there, I’ve been using the CMF Headphones Pro for over two weeks now, and they’re about as good as it gets for the price.
The design of the CMF Headphones Pro feels solid and far from budget
One of the core problems with budget over-ear headphones has always been their build and design. Brands in this segment often go overboard with flashy styling to make the product feel premium, but that usually comes at the cost of a flimsy, cheap-feeling build.
The CMF Headphones Pro take the exact opposite approach. They stick to a simple, understated design, but back it up with a solid build that feels sturdy both in hand and on your head. And like other CMF products, there is still a clever touch here that lets you switch things up.
Just like CMF’s other products, the Headphones Pro are modular. You can swap out the ear cushions with a simple twist, and the brand sells replacement cushions separately.
