Apple AirPods 4 vs CMF Headphone Pro
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods 4 |  CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 18,500 | KSh 18,500 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Custom 40mm nickel-plated dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Hybrid adaptive ANC |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge | Up to 100 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | — |
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 250g |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | CMF |
| Model | AirPods 4 | Headphone Pro |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | White | Dark Grey, Light Green, Light Grey |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 250g |
| Dimensions | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm | Folded: 190 x 160 x 80 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge | Up to 100 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C, 5-min quick charge for 5 hours, full charge ~2 hours |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3, multipoint (2 devices), SBC/AAC/LDAC codecs |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable included | — |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Nothing X app (EQ, ANC customization, firmware) |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Sensors | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor | — |
| Special Features | Voice Isolation, Siri (Hey Siri or Siri), Find My support, quick-press controls | Energy Slider; interchangeable ear cushions; Personal Sound |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | Custom 40mm nickel-plated dynamic drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Hybrid adaptive ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | — |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone | 6-mic array, wind noise reduction, beamforming for calls |
| Audio Features | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip | — |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC, supports spatial audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case (USB-C) | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 30 hours of listening time | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | Works with USB-C connector | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | 32.3 grams | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions | Multi-function roller (volume/playback/ANC), Energy Slider (bass/treble), touch sensors |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Headphone Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods 4 | Headphone Pro headphones/headset |
| Charging Case | Charging Case (USB-C) | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - wireless-only audio design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design |
| Documentation | Documentation | User documentation |
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