Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds vs CMF Buds Pro
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| Feature | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 8,400 | KSh 8,500 |
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | 10mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Hybrid ANC up to 45dB |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | 11 hours; 39 hours total with case (ANC off) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP54 earbuds; IPX2 case |
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | — |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | CMF |
| Model | V40i | Buds Pro |
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Dark Grey Light Grey Orange, Dark Grey Light Grey Orange |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | 11 hours; 39 hours total with case (ANC off) |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours | 10 minutes provides 5 hours total |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Soundcore app | Nothing X app |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar | Ultra Bass; Google Fast Pair; low-lag mode |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | 10mm dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Hybrid ANC up to 45dB |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 microphones with AI | 6 HD microphones |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets | Ultra Bass Technology; custom EQ |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 21 hours | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP54 earbuds; IPX2 case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable silicone ear tips | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | V40i earbuds | Buds Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |



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