Fit
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- JBL Wave Beam 2
- Ear tips included
Earbud comparison
CMF Buds Pro 2 vs JBL Wave Beam 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds Pro 2
KSh 9,000In Stock | 02  JBL Wave Beam 2
KSh 9,500In Stock |
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JBL Wave Buds 2KSh 9,000
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Our quick verdict
The CMF Buds Pro 2 has better water and dust protection (IP55), larger 11 mm drivers and virtual surround sound, while the JBL Wave Beam 2 lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours).
Battery life
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Up to 10 hours
- JBL Wave Beam 2
- Up to 30 hours with the case
Controls
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Touch controls plus Smart Dial case control
- JBL Wave Beam 2
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Water resistance
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- IP55 water and dust resistance
- JBL Wave Beam 2
- IP54 water and dust resistance
Audio
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Dirac Opteo
- JBL Wave Beam 2
- Voice Aware
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds Pro 2
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Spatial Audio Effect.
- Virtual surround sound.
- Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 8 mm).
- Lower price: KSh 9,000 (vs KSh 9,500).
- Supports spatial audio.
JBL Wave Beam 2
- Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 10 hours).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Beam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Ear tips included |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 30 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Touch controls plus Smart Dial case control | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | Dirac Opteo | Voice Aware |
| Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 7 hours total | Yes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Software | Works with the Nothing X app | Works with the JBL Headphones app |
| App support | Nothing X app | JBL Headphones app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Case features | Protective charging case | Standard charging case |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
For most buyers the CMF Buds Pro 2 is the better buy; the JBL Wave Beam 2 makes sense if you want longer battery life.
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