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CMF Headphone Pro vs Soundcore Life Q35

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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CMF Headphone Pro

CMF Headphone Pro

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 283 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • IPX2 rating.
  • Up to 100 hours (ANC off).
KSh 15,800Out of Stock
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Soundcore Life Q35

Soundcore Life Q35

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 14,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the CMF Headphone Pro if you want longer battery life (up to 100 hours), Bluetooth 5.4 and a newer model (2025). Choose the Soundcore Life Q35 if you prefer Bluetooth, NFC and 3.5mm AUX with microphone.

Connections

CMF Headphone Pro
Bluetooth and wired connection
Soundcore Life Q35
Bluetooth connection

Fit

CMF Headphone Pro
Interchangeable ear cushions
Soundcore Life Q35
Memory-foam padded earcups

Battery life

CMF Headphone Pro
Up to 100 hours (ANC off)
Soundcore Life Q35
Up to 60 hours (ANC off)

Two devices

CMF Headphone Pro
Connects to two devices at once
Soundcore Life Q35
Stays connected to two devices

Controls

CMF Headphone Pro
Roller
Soundcore Life Q35
On-device playback, volume and call controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

CMF Headphone Pro

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 100 hours (vs 60 hours), ANC off.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.0).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2021).
  • Connection: Bluetooth and wired 3.5 mm AUX.
  • Bluetooth and wired connection.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

Soundcore Life Q35

  • Connection: Bluetooth, NFC and 3.5mm AUX with microphone.

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PriorityCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
FitInterchangeable ear cushionsMemory-foam padded earcups and headband
Battery lifeUp to 100 hours (ANC off)Up to 60 hours (ANC off)
Two devicesConnects to two devices at onceStays connected to two devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0
SoftwareWorks with the Nothing X appWorks with the Soundcore app
Charging5 minutes provides up to 8 hours ANC off or 4 hours ANC on5 minutes provides up to 4 hours

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
BrandCMFSoundcore
ModelHeadphone ProLife Q35
Announced20252021
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
ColorDark Grey, Light Green, Light Grey—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
Weight283 g—
Dimensions168.5 × 95.7 × 188.5 mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
Battery LifeUp to 100 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on)Up to 60 hours (ANC off); up to 40 hours (ANC on)
Charging Time2 hoursAbout 2 hours
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 8 hours ANC off or 4 hours ANC on5 minutes provides up to 4 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
ConnectionBluetooth and wired 3.5 mm AUXBluetooth, NFC and 3.5mm AUX with microphone
Bluetooth5.4Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Range10 m—
Multipoint ConnectionTwo devicesYes
Connector3.5 mm AUX; USB-C charging3.5 mm AUX input; USB-C charging
Cable Length1.2 m audio cable—
App SupportNothing X app (EQ, ANC customization, firmware)Soundcore app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
Voice AssistantSmart assistant via configurable button—
Special FeaturesEnergy Slider; interchangeable ear cushions; Personal SoundNFC; travel case; airplane adapter
Sensors—Wearing detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
DriversCustom 40mm nickel-plated dynamic drivers40mm silk-diaphragm drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 kHzUp to 40kHz
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, LDACLDAC
Active Noise CancellationHybrid adaptive ANC, up to 40 dBHybrid multi-mode ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesYes
MicrophonesFive microphones total; three-microphone ENC architecture for calls2 microphones with AI for calls; dual microphones per earcup for ANC
Audio FeaturesHi-Res certified wired and wireless audio; EQ in Nothing XHi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
ControlsRoller for volume/playback/ANC; Energy Slider for bass or treble; smart-assistant and power/pairing buttonsOn-device playback, volume and call controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX2—
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsInterchangeable ear cushionsMemory-foam padded earcups and headband

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Headphone ProSoundcore Life Q35
Headphones / EarbudsHeadphone Pro headphones/headsetLife Q35 headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Audio Cable1.2 m 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cableAUX audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarry pouchOver/on-ear design
DocumentationUser guide; safety and warranty informationDocumentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 2 hours.

In summary

Choose CMF Pro for longer rated battery life.

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