Connections
- CMF Buds
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Headphones comparison
CMF Buds vs CMF Buds 2 Plus
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds
KSh 6,500In Stock | 02  CMF Buds 2 Plus
KSh 7,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the CMF Buds if you want a lower price (KSh 1,000 less). Choose the CMF Buds 2 Plus if you want IP55 water resistance, LDAC hi-res codec support and longer battery life (up to 14 hours).
Controls
- CMF Buds
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes
Water resistance
- CMF Buds
- IP54 water and dust resistance
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- IP55 water and dust resistance
Audio
- CMF Buds
- Dirac Opteo
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio
Charging
- CMF Buds
- 10 minutes provides 6.5 hours total
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds
- Lower price: KSh 6,500 (KSh 1,000 less).
CMF Buds 2 Plus
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
- Longer rated battery life: up to 14 hours.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Supports spatial audio.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
CMF Buds
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 8 hours.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
- Dirac Opteo.
- 10 minutes provides 6.5 hours total.
CMF Buds 2 Plus
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 14 hours / 61.5 hours with case (ANC off).
- Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio.
- 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | CMF |
| Model | Buds | Buds 2 Plus |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Blue, Light Gray |
Design
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 42.5g |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud: 33.5 x 20.8 x 22.6 mm; Case: 53.3 x 53.3 x 22.9 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 8 hours; 35.5 hours total with case (ANC off) | Up to 14 hours / 61.5 hours with case (ANC off); 7.5 hours / 33 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides 6.5 hours total | 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C, 10 minutes for 4.5 hours playback (ANC off) |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds: 1.5 hours; Case: 2 hours via USB-C; Quick: 10 min for 4.5 hours (ANC off) |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, supports Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LDAC for Hi-Res |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | — |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m |
Features
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass; Google Fast Pair | Hi-Res Audio Wireless; Personal Sound Profile; Ultra Bass |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12.4mm bio-fibre dynamic driver | 12mm LCP dynamic driver |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC up to 42dB | Adaptive ANC up to 50dB with low, medium, high levels and smart mode |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 4 microphones with Clear Voice Technology | 6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 3.0 |
| Audio Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass Technology 2.0; custom EQ | Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio, Personal Sound Profile, Ultra Bass, customizable EQ via Nothing X app |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz – 40kHz (with LDAC) |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Weight | — | 42.5g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds | IP55 earbuds; IPX2 case |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds earbuds | Buds 2 Plus earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C 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 | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 10 minutes.
- Same case battery life: included in the total battery-life figures above.
In summary
Choose CMF Buds 2 Plus for IP55 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life; CMF Buds is the cheaper choice if you do not need IP55 water and dust resistance.
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