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Nothing · Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Nothing

Mixed6/10

London start-up founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, known for design-led phones and audio, with CMF as its budget sub-brand.

Founded
2020
From
United Kingdom
HQ
London, United Kingdom
Owned by
Independent
Made in
China, India
Also sold as
CMF, CMF by Nothing
nothing.tech

Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Mixed6/10Mid-range

Nothing's earbuds stand out for design and value, and its first over-ear Headphone (1) drew mostly positive reviews for sound. Noise cancelling and polish still trail the leaders, and the brand is young.

Good at

  • Distinctive transparent design
  • Good-value Ear and CMF Buds lines
  • Headphone (1) tuned with KEF

Weak at

  • ANC behind Sony, Bose and Apple
  • Thin service network in some markets
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
EarEar (a)Ear (open)Headphone (1)CMF Buds

Best for: Style-conscious buyers wanting decent earbuds at a fair price

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Headphones / earphones / earbuds brands in United States

Nothing is #13 of 15, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1SonyJapan9/10ExcellentPremium
2AppleUnited States8/10GoodPremium
3Audio-TechnicaJapan8/10GoodMid-range
4TechnicsJapan8/10GoodPremium
5SteelSeriesDenmark8/10GoodPremium
6BoseUnited States8/10GoodPremium
7SennheiserGermany8/10GoodPremium
8BeyerdynamicGermany7.5/10GoodMid-range
9SoundcoreChina7/10GoodBudget
10BeatsUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
11JBLUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
12SamsungSouth Korea7/10GoodMid-range
13NothingUnited Kingdom6/10MixedMid-range
14JabraDenmark6/10MixedMid-range
15SkullcandyUnited States6/10MixedBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.