Connections
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- Soundcore P3i
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Headphones comparison
CMF Buds Pro 2 vs Soundcore P3i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds Pro 2
KSh 8,500In Stock | 02  Soundcore P3i
KSh 9,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the CMF Buds Pro 2 if you want LDAC hi-res codec support, larger 11 mm drivers and a newer model (2024).
Controls
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Touch controls for everyday use
- Soundcore P3i
- Physical buttons for your everyday controls
Fit
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- Soundcore P3i
- Replaceable silicone ear tips
Battery life
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Up to 10 hours
- Soundcore P3i
- Listed playback: 36 hours with the case
Software
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Works with the Nothing X app
- Soundcore P3i
- Works with the Soundcore app
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds Pro 2
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
- Larger drivers: 11 mm.
- Newer model: released in 2024.
- Lower price: KSh 8,500 (KSh 1,000 less).
- Touch controls for everyday use.
- Supports spatial audio.
Soundcore P3i
- Physical buttons for your everyday controls.
What matters most to you?
9 priorities selected.
CMF Buds Pro 2
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 10 hours.
- Touch controls plus Smart Dial case control.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Nothing X app.
- Dirac Opteo.
- 10 minutes provides up to 7 hours total.
- Nothing X app.
Soundcore P3i
- Replaceable silicone ear tips.
- Listed playback: 36 hours with the case.
- Physical button controls.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.2.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- BassUp.
- 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours.
- Soundcore app.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Soundcore P3i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | Soundcore |
| Model | Buds Pro 2 | Life P3i (A3993) |
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Soundcore P3i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 43 hours with charging case (ANC off) | Up to 9 hours; up to 36 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 7 hours total | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Soundcore P3i |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | Soundcore app |
Features
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Soundcore P3i |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Smart Dial case control; Personal Sound; LDAC | Single-earbud mode |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Soundcore P3i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm bass driver + 6mm micro-planar tweeter | 10mm drivers |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC up to 50dB | Hybrid ANC, up to 90% reduction |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio Effect | — |
| Microphones | 6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 2.0 | 4 microphones with AI |
| Audio Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass Technology 2.0; Personal Sound | BassUp; 22 EQ presets |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Soundcore P3i |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Extends total playtime to 36 hours |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Soundcore P3i |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls plus Smart Dial case control | Physical button controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds; IPX2 case | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Replaceable silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | Soundcore P3i |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds Pro 2 earbuds | Life P3i (A3993) earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | — |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | — |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Documentation |
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 10 minutes.
In summary
Choose CMF Buds Pro 2 for hi-res Bluetooth audio and drivers.
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