Controls
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Touch controls for playback
Headphones comparison
CMF Buds Pro 2 vs JBL Wave Buds 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds Pro 2
KSh 8,500In Stock | 02  JBL Wave Buds 2
KSh 9,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the CMF Buds Pro 2 if you want IP55 water resistance, faster recharging (10 minutes) and Spatial Audio Effect. Choose the JBL Wave Buds 2 if you want longer battery life (up to 40 hours).
Fit
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Ear tips included
Battery life
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Up to 10 hours
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Up to 30 hours with the case
Water resistance
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- IP55 water and dust resistance
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- IP54 water and dust resistance
Audio
- CMF Buds Pro 2
- Dirac Opteo
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- JBL Pure Bass Sound
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds Pro 2
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- Recharges faster: 10 minutes.
- Spatial Audio Effect.
- Lower price: KSh 8,500 (KSh 500 less).
- Supports spatial audio.
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
JBL Wave Buds 2
- Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours.
What matters most to you?
13 priorities selected.
CMF Buds Pro 2
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 10 hours.
- Stays connected to two devices.
- Touch controls plus Smart Dial case control.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- Dirac Opteo.
- 10 minutes provides up to 7 hours total.
- Works with the Nothing X app.
- Nothing X app.
- Yes.
- Protective charging case.
JBL Wave Buds 2
- Ear tips included.
- Up to 30 hours with the case.
- Stays connected to two devices.
- Touch Control.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
- JBL Pure Bass Sound.
- Yes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge.
- Works with the JBL Headphones app.
- JBL Headphones app.
- Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
- Standard charging case.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | JBL |
| Model | Buds Pro 2 | Wave Buds 2 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, White, Pink |
Design
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 4.5g per earpiece |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours; up to 43 hours with charging case (ANC off) | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 7 hours total | Yes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Nothing X app | JBL Headphones app |
| Connector | — | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | No audio cable |
Features
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Smart Dial case control; Personal Sound; LDAC | True Wireless |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm bass driver + 6mm micro-planar tweeter | mm dynamic driver |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC up to 50dB | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio Effect | No |
| Microphones | 6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 2.0 | 4 microphones |
| Audio Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass Technology 2.0; Personal Sound | JBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 30 hours total playback contribution |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Standard charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | No |
| Case Weight | — | 35g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls plus Smart Dial case control | Touch Control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds; IPX2 case | IP54, Water resistant |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Buds Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds Pro 2 earbuds | JBL Wave Buds 2 headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | Type-C USB charging cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | 3 sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i) |
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 use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Choose CMF Buds Pro 2 for IP55 water and dust resistance and faster recharging; JBL Wave Buds 2 offers longer rated battery life.
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