Connections
- Apple AirPods 4
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- CMF Ear B173
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Earbud comparison
Apple AirPods 4 vs CMF Ear B173
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Apple AirPods 4
KSh 19,500In Stock | 02  CMF Ear (3) B173
KSh 21,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The CMF Ear B173 is the stronger choice: it has active noise cancellation and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings and offers wireless charging, while the Apple AirPods 4 only costs KSh 2,000 less.
Fit
- Apple AirPods 4
- Open-fit design
- CMF Ear B173
- Three pairs of ear tips
Weight
- Apple AirPods 4
- 4.3 grams
- CMF Ear B173
- 5.2 g per earbud
Controls
- Apple AirPods 4
- Press once to play or pause media
- CMF Ear B173
- Pinch controls on earbuds
Noise cancellation
- Apple AirPods 4
- No noise cancellation
- CMF Ear B173
- Active noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple AirPods 4
- Lower price: KSh 19,500 (vs KSh 21,500).
CMF Ear B173
- Active noise cancellation.
- Wireless charging: (case).
- Transparency / ambient mode.
- Case wireless charging.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Apple AirPods 4 | CMF Ear B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-fit design | Three pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 4.3 grams | 5.2 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 5 hours per charge; up to 30 hours with the case | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC |
| Controls | Press once to play or pause media | Pinch controls on earbuds |
| Noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | Custom high dynamic range amplifier | 24-bit Hi-Res Audio with LDAC |
| Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 5 minutes provides 1 hour on earbuds |
| Software | Built into supported Apple operating systems | Nothing X |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both are rated IP54.
- Both have virtual surround sound.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
For most buyers the CMF Ear B173 is the better buy; the Apple AirPods 4 makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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