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JBL Wave Beam vs CMF Buds 2 Plus

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Wave Beam

JBL Wave Beam

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 32 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • 39.5 g for the case.
KSh 9,500In Stock
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CMF Buds 2 Plus

CMF Buds 2 Plus

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 42.5 g for the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total.
  • IP55 water and dust resistance.
KSh 9,500In Stock
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JBL Wave FlexKSh 9,800
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Our quick verdict

The CMF Buds 2 Plus is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP55), active noise cancellation and larger 12 mm drivers, while the JBL Wave Beam only has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Connections

JBL Wave Beam
Bluetooth 5.2 connection
CMF Buds 2 Plus
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Weight

JBL Wave Beam
39.5 g for the case
CMF Buds 2 Plus
42.5 g for the case

Fit

JBL Wave Beam
Three sizes of ear tips
CMF Buds 2 Plus
S, M and L silicone ear tips

Controls

JBL Wave Beam
Touch controls
CMF Buds 2 Plus
Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes

Noise cancellation

JBL Wave Beam
No noise cancellation
CMF Buds 2 Plus
Active noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Wave Beam

  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

CMF Buds 2 Plus

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 8 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2022).

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PriorityJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
FitThree sizes of ear tipsS, M and L silicone ear tips
Weight4.4 g per earbud4.5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 32 hours with the caseUp to 14 hours earbuds and 61.5 hours total with ANC off and AAC
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
BrandJBLCMF
ModelWave BeamBuds 2 Plus
Announced20222025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack Blue white BeigeBlue, Light Gray

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
Weight4.4g per earbud (8.8g combined)Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 42.5g
Dimensions23.5 x 21.86 x 30.99mm per earbud (H x W x D)Earbud: 33.5 x 20.8 x 22.6 mm; Case: 53.3 x 53.3 x 22.9 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours total with charging caseUp to 14 hours earbuds and 61.5 hours total with ANC off and AAC; 7.5 hours earbuds and 33 hours total with ANC on and AAC
Charging TimeLess than 2 hours from emptyEarbuds: 1.5 hours; Case: 2 hours via USB-C; Quick: 10 min for 4.5 hours (ANC off)
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C, 10 minutes for 4.5 hours playback (ANC off)
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth 5.4, supports Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LDAC for Hi-Res
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.4
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportJBL Headphones app—
Bluetooth Range—10m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
Special FeaturesHands-free stereo calls; secure closed-stick designHi-Res Audio Wireless; Personal Sound Profile; Ultra Bass
Voice Assistant—Customizable voice-assistant gesture through Nothing X
Sensors—In-ear detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
Drivers8mm dynamic drivers12mm LCP dynamic driver
Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz20Hz – 40kHz (with LDAC)
Impedance16Ω—
Active Noise CancellationNoAdaptive ANC up to 50dB with low, medium, high levels and smart mode
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware; TalkThru—
Spatial AudioNo—
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 3.0
Audio FeaturesJBL Deep Bass Sound; VoiceAwareHi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio, Personal Sound Profile, Ultra Bass, customizable EQ via Nothing X app
Audio Codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 additional hours; up to 32 hours total with earbudsIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case Dimensions47.82 x 64.25 x 25.79mm (H x W x D)53.3 × 53.3 × 23 mm
Case Weight39.5g42.5g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIPX2—
Case Features530mAh lithium-ion polymer charging caseProtective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
ControlsTouch controlsTouch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbuds; IPX2 charging caseIP55 earbuds; IPX2 case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree sizes of ear tipsS, M and L silicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BeamCMF Buds 2 Plus
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Wave Beam earbudsBuds 2 Plus earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C charging cableNot supplied
Audio CableNot includedTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sizes of ear tipsEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design
DocumentationQuick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / WarningQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use IPX2 (water & dust resistance).
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the CMF Buds 2 Plus is the better buy; the JBL Wave Beam makes sense if you want an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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In-stock alternatives

Soundcore P3iFor JBL Wave BeamSoundcore P3iView product ↗JBL Wave Beam 2For JBL Wave BeamJBL Wave Beam 2View product ↗Soundcore P41iFor CMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41iView product ↗JBL Wave FlexFor CMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave FlexView product ↗

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