Undoubtedly the best headphones for 1,300 crowns! CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro have excellent ANC and great sound

Headphones with active noise cancellation for 1,350 crowns. It sounds like a pricing error, but it’s not — CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro are now on Alza for 1,350 CZK after applying the discount code AUDIOVIDEOTYDNY50. The original price of 2,699 CZK was already aggressive for this type of headphones. At half price, it’s one of the most interesting audio purchases you’ll find on the Czech market right now.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you want over-ear headphones with ANC, long battery life, and decent sound — and don’t want to spend five thousand or more.
⚠️ Consider that ANC is not on the level of Sony XM5 or Bose, the sound profile is very bass-heavy out of the box, and sound leaks out at higher volumes.
💡 For 1,350 CZK you get features that cost four times as much just two years ago — including LDAC codec, replaceable earcups, and 100-hour battery life.

What you get for the money

Let’s start with the most important thing — sound. CMF Headphone Pro use 40mm drivers with nickel-plated diaphragms and a large copper coil in a dual-chamber design with a bass port. Out of the box, the sound profile is very bass-heavy — some will appreciate it, others will want to reduce the bass. Through the Nothing X app (Android and iOS), you have six preset equalizers available or you can create your own. Several users on Alza state that after fine-tuning in the app, the sound significantly improves and approaches headphones costing four to five thousand.

Hybrid ANC reduces ambient noise by up to 99% and automatically switches between three intensities depending on the environment. For the office, public transport, or an airplane, it’s solid — on par with Sony XM4 according to several user comparisons. Transparency mode lets in ambient sounds when you need to hear your surroundings. A minor caveat: when ANC is on, a slight hiss can be heard, especially in quiet environments.

Battery life is one of the main strengths: up to 100 hours without ANC, 50 hours with ANC. Fast charging via USB-C provides 4 hours of listening in 5 minutes, with a full charge taking less than 2 hours. Bluetooth 5.4 with support for AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs covers both iPhones and Android devices. The dual connection feature allows the headphones to be paired with two devices simultaneously — switching from a laptop to a phone during an incoming call happens automatically.

Comfort and controls without touch surfaces

CMF avoided touch controls, which often cause more problems than benefits in cheaper headphones. Instead, there are physical buttons and a rotary dial — you adjust volume with the dial, bass or treble with the slider, and control playback and calls with a press. Users on Alza repeatedly praise this choice.

The earcups made of antibacterial vegan leather with memory foam are replaceable — variants in orange and green are available. They sit comfortably on the head even after several hours, the clamping force is moderate, and according to reviewers, ears don’t sweat too much. The overall construction has undergone over 61 durability tests, including drops, extreme temperatures, and humidity.

What to expect

For 1,350 CZK, you won’t get perfection. The sound out of the box is overly bass-heavy, and the preset equalizers in the app are not ideal — you’ll achieve the best results with your own settings. A parametric equalizer, found in more expensive Nothing headphones, is missing. At higher volumes, sound leaks into the surroundings, so in a quiet office, a colleague might hear what you’re listening to. ANC hisses in quiet environments, and spatial audio, according to users, doesn’t work convincingly. The package lacks a charging cable — only an audio jack is included.

Verdict: Unrivaled for 1,350 CZK

CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro at the full price of 2,699 CZK were a good buy. For 1,350 CZK with the discount code AUDIOVIDEOTYDNY50, it’s a no-brainer purchase. A rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Alza and 100% recommendation from customers speak for themselves. Over-ear headphones with hybrid ANC, LDAC codec, 100-hour battery life, physical controls, and replaceable earcups — all for a price at which you’d otherwise buy basic earbuds without noise cancellation.

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