As previously confirmed, Nothing’s sub-brand CMF has revealed the India launch date for its first over-ear wireless headphones, the CMF Headphone Pro. It will be launched in the third week of January. So, right around the corner and will mark the expansion of CMF’s portfolio beyond earbuds and neckbands, and based on the global release, this is expected to be a value-focused offering. Here are the date and other details:
The headphones will launch in India on January 13, 2026.
CMF has revealed that the CMF Headphone Pro will be offered in Light Grey, Dark Grey and Light Green colour options in India, matching the global variants. The company says the headphones are designed for long, uninterrupted listening sessions, suggesting comfort and long battery life.
No official pricing or sale timeline has been shared yet, but CMF has confirmed that additional information will be disclosed in the days leading up to the launch.
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Globally, CMF has already introduced the Headphone Pro in select markets as its first over-ear wireless offering. It debuted at $99 (approx. Rs 8,700), but is currently available for $79 (around Rs 7100).
The CMF Headphone Pro uses 40 mm dynamic drivers with a claimed frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Active noise cancellation is rated at up to 40 dB and is supported by a five-microphone system that also handles call clarity. Transparency mode is included for ambient awareness.
As for battery life, CMF claims up to 100 hours of playback without ANC using the AAC codec, and up to 38 hours with ANC enabled when using LDAC. It also comes with fast charging support, which allows up to four hours of playback from a five-minute charge. The headphones house a 720 mAh battery and charge fully in about two hours via USB-C.
The repertoire also consists of Bluetooth 5.4 with support for dual device pairing, LDAC code, EQ, 120ms low latency mode, IPX2 rating, Find My Headphones, and multiple on-device controls.
The over-ear headphone segment in India has grown steadily, with buyers increasingly expecting features like ANC, long battery life, comfortable design and customisable app support. With the Headphone Pro, CMF appears to be targeting such buyers.
Now, pricing will decide how it stacks up against the competition. Let’s wait for the brand to reveal more details in the days leading up to the January 13 launch.
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