The CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey is the darkest colour of CMF by Nothing’s first over-ear headphones. Nothing rates the Hybrid Adaptive ANC at up to 40 dB, quotes up to 100 hours of playback over AAC with ANC off (50 hours with it on), and puts a 3.5 mm cable and a carry pouch in the box. That combination makes the dark grey pair a strong travel and commuting headphone, and this page looks at it from that angle.
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CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey: A Headphone That Travels Well
The dark grey version pairs a charcoal headband and earcups with matching cushions and bright metal sliders, so it looks close to black without the dull look of pure black plastic. It is the colour that hides scuffs from zips, airport trays and car seats best, and the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey is the least likely of the three to look worn after months in a backpack.
It is also the most discreet choice on a plane, in a lounge or on the Metro. If you want headphones that match a black laptop bag, a dark jacket and a business trip, rather than a statement piece, the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey is the safe pick in the range, which also includes light grey and light green.
Hybrid Adaptive ANC for Flights and the Metro
On the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey, Nothing uses hybrid noise cancellation, with microphones inside and outside the earcups, and an environment-adaptive algorithm that moves between strong, moderate and light modes on its own. The depth is rated at up to 40 dB, and Nothing’s headline claim, with its own test footnote, is that the ANC reduces noise by up to 99%. Engine drone on a long-haul flight and the rumble of a train are exactly the low, steady sounds this kind of ANC handles best.
When you need to hear a boarding announcement or talk to cabin crew, Transparency Mode lets outside sound in without taking the headphones off. A long press on the roller switches between the noise modes, so you can do it by feel in a dark cabin.
Battery for a Round Trip Without Charging
Nothing’s battery figures depend on the codec. At 50% volume over AAC, the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey is rated for up to 100 hours with ANC off and up to 50 hours with ANC on. Over LDAC, the figures are up to 70 hours with ANC off and up to 38 hours with ANC on. Even at the lower LDAC-with-ANC number, that is a return flight to Europe or Asia with plenty left over.
If the battery does run low, 5 minutes of charging gives up to 4 hours of playback with ANC on or up to 8 hours with it off, at 50% volume. A full charge over USB-C takes about 120 minutes, and Nothing says the headphones support charging on the go from a phone or laptop while you keep listening.
Wired Mode for In-Flight Entertainment
The box includes a 1.2 m 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable, so the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey can plug into a seat-back entertainment system, an older laptop or a gaming controller. Nothing states that the headphones carry Hi-Res certification for both wired and wireless use. A carry pouch is also in the box, which protects the finish in a cabin bag.
For watching films on a tablet during a trip, the app adds a low lag mode and Static Spatial Audio with Cinema and Concert modes, which widen the soundstage for films and live recordings.
The Rest, in Brief
Inside the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey, custom 40 mm drivers with nickel-plated diaphragms and a 16.5 mm copper voice coil handle the sound, with LDAC, AAC and SBC supported. Bluetooth 5.4 connects two devices at once, with Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair for quick setup. Controls are physical: a roller for volume and play or pause, an energy slider for bass or treble, and a customisable button. The Nothing X app on iOS and Android adds EQ presets, a custom EQ and firmware updates.
Who This Is Not For
At 283 g, the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey is not a light travel headphone; people who prefer to fold something tiny into a jacket pocket should look at earbuds. Nothing does not list a USB-C charging cable in the box, only the 3.5 mm audio cable, so plan on using your own USB-C cable. Water protection is IPX2, which covers light drips, not rain showers or sweaty gym sessions.
Some features of the customisable button, such as ChatGPT access and Essential Space voice notes, work only on Nothing OS phones. And like most ANC headphones, it will not fully silence voices or sudden sharp sounds; it is best at steady low-frequency noise.
Order the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey in the UAE
The CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey is sold by Totot with a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivery reaches every emirate in up to 3 business days and is free on orders from AED 300. Defective or non-matching items can be returned within 14 days, and please report any shipping damage within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Colour: Dark Grey (also sold in Light Grey and Light Green)
- Type: Over-ear wireless headphones
- Drivers: 40 mm custom dynamic drivers, PEN+PU dome with nickel plating, 16.5 mm copper voice coil
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Codecs: LDAC, AAC, SBC; Hi-Res certified (wired and wireless)
- Noise cancellation: Hybrid Adaptive ANC, depth up to 40 dB; strong, moderate and light modes; Transparency Mode
- Microphones: 5 in total; 3-mic ENC for calls; wind noise mesh
- Playback, AAC (50% volume): Up to 100 hours ANC off, up to 50 hours ANC on
- Playback, LDAC (50% volume): Up to 70 hours ANC off, up to 38 hours ANC on
- Talk time: Up to 50 hours ANC off, up to 35 hours ANC on
- Fast charge: 5 minutes for up to 8 hours (ANC off) or up to 4 hours (ANC on), 50% volume
- Charging: USB-C wired, full in about 120 minutes
- Battery: 720 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
- Bluetooth: 5.4, 10 m range, dual connection
- Pairing: Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
- Compatibility: iOS 13 and above, Android 5.1 and above
- Spatial audio: Static Spatial Audio (Cinema and Concert modes)
- Controls: Roller (volume, play/pause, ANC modes), energy slider (bass or treble), customisable button, power/Bluetooth button
- App: Nothing X: EQ presets and custom EQ, Personal Sound profile, low lag mode, find my headphones, firmware updates
- Water resistance: IPX2
- Weight: 283 g
- Dimensions: 188.5 × 168.5 mm (as listed by Nothing)
- Ear cushions: Interchangeable, twist on and off
- In the box: Headphones, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2 m), carry pouch, user guide, safety information
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are taken from the official CMF Headphone Pro product and tech specs page on nothing.tech. Full details are published on the CMF Headphone Pro page on nothing.tech.
FAQ
Is the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey good for flights?
Yes. Hybrid Adaptive ANC rated up to 40 dB, a 3.5 mm cable for seat-back screens and up to 50 hours with ANC on (AAC) cover long trips.
Does the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey show scratches?
No, far less than lighter colours. The charcoal finish hides scuffs from bags and trays well.
How long does the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey last with ANC on?
Up to 50 hours over AAC or up to 38 hours over LDAC, at 50% volume, according to Nothing.
Is a USB-C cable included?
No. Nothing lists only a 3.5 mm audio cable, a carry pouch and documentation with the headphones.
Can I use the CMF Headphone Pro Dark Grey with a wire?
Yes. The included 1.2 m 3.5 mm cable works for wired listening, and Nothing lists Hi-Res certification for wired use too.
Is it water resistant?
Yes, but only IPX2, which covers light drips, not rain or heavy sweat.
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