Connections
- Apple EarPods with USB-C
- Wired connection
- CMF Buds 2A
- Bluetooth connection
Headphones comparison
Apple EarPods with USB-C vs CMF Buds 2A
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Apple EarPods with USB-C
KSh 5,500In Stock | 02  CMF Buds 2A
KSh 5,800In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Apple EarPods with USB-C if you want a lower price (KSh 300 less). Choose the CMF Buds 2A if you want active noise cancellation and a newer model (2025).
Fit
- Apple EarPods with USB-C
- Fixed open-fit earbud design
- CMF Buds 2A
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Battery life
- Apple EarPods with USB-C
- Wired design
- CMF Buds 2A
- Up to 8 hours per charge
Controls
- Apple EarPods with USB-C
- In-line remote for volume, media playback
- CMF Buds 2A
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Noise cancellation
- Apple EarPods with USB-C
- No noise cancellation
- CMF Buds 2A
- Active noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple EarPods with USB-C
- Lower price: KSh 5,500 (KSh 300 less).
- Connection: USB-C wired.
- wired connection.
CMF Buds 2A
- Active noise cancellation.
- Newer model: released in 2025.
- Connection: Bluetooth.
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
Apple EarPods with USB-C
- Fixed open-fit earbud design.
- Wired design.
- In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- USB-C wired.
- Built-in microphone.
- USB-C Wired Earphones.
CMF Buds 2A
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 8 hours per charge.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- USB-C (case).
- Four microphones total with Clear Voice Technology.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | CMF |
| Model | EarPods (USB-C) | Buds 2A |
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Type | USB-C Wired Earphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Orange, Light Grey, Dark Grey |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Wired design | Up to 8 hours playback |
| Charging Time | Wired design | — |
| Fast Charging | Wired design | — |
| Charging Port | Wired design | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Wired design | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | USB-C wired | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Wired design | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Wired design | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Wired design | — |
| Connector | USB-C | — |
| App Support | — | Nothing X |
Features
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri via connected Apple device | — |
| Special Features | Anatomically shaped EarPods design | Dirac-tuned audio; Ultra Bass Technology 2.0; low-lag mode |
Audio
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Up to 42dB ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | — |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone | Four microphones total with Clear Voice Technology |
| Audio Features | Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass | — |
| Drivers | — | 12.4mm Bio-fibre Driver |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | No charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Case Dimensions | — | — |
| Case Weight | — | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
| Case Features | — | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Fixed open-fit earbud design | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Water & dust resistance |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | EarPods (USB-C) | Buds 2A earbuds |
| Charging Case | No charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | No charging required | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Integrated cable | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Fixed open-fit design | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
Similarities
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
In summary
Choose CMF Buds 2A for noise cancellation; Apple EarPods USB-C is the cheaper choice when you do not need noise cancellation.
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