Battery life
- CMF Buds
- 8 hours
- CMF Buds 2
- Up to 55 hours with the case
Headphones comparison
CMF Buds vs CMF Buds 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds
KSh 6,500In Stock | 02  CMF Buds 2
KSh 6,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the CMF Buds if you want larger 12.4 mm drivers. Choose the CMF Buds 2 if you want IP55 water resistance and longer battery life (up to 13.5 hours).
Two devices
- CMF Buds
- Stays connected to two devices
- CMF Buds 2
- Connects to two devices at once
Water resistance
- CMF Buds
- IP54 water and dust resistance
- CMF Buds 2
- IP55 water and dust resistance
Charging
- CMF Buds
- 10 minutes provides 6.5 hours total
- CMF Buds 2
- 10 minutes provides up to 7.5 hours
Drivers
- CMF Buds
- 12.4mm bio-fibre dynamic driver
- CMF Buds 2
- 11mm PMI dynamic driver
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
CMF Buds 2
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- Longer rated battery life: up to 13.5 hours.
- Connects to two devices at once.
What matters most to you?
10 priorities selected.
CMF Buds
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 8 hours.
- Stays connected to two devices.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
- 10 minutes provides 6.5 hours total.
- 12.4mm bio-fibre dynamic driver.
- Nothing X app.
CMF Buds 2
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 55 hours with the case.
- Connects to two devices at once.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- 10 minutes provides up to 7.5 hours.
- 11mm PMI dynamic driver.
- Nothing X App with ChatGPT Integration.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | CMF |
| Model | Buds | Buds 2 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Dark Grey, Light Grey, Orange, Blue |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 8 hours; 35.5 hours total with case (ANC off) | Up to 13.5 hours; up to 55 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides 6.5 hours total | 10 minutes provides up to 7.5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | Fast Charging (10 mins = 1.8 hours listening) |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 with Dual Device Connection |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | Nothing X App with ChatGPT Integration |
Features
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass; Google Fast Pair | Dual Connection, Low Lag Mode, Find My Earbuds |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12.4mm bio-fibre dynamic driver | 11mm PMI dynamic driver |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC up to 42dB | Hybrid ANC up to 48dB |
| 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 | — |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds | IP55 earbuds |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds earbuds | Buds 2 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 work with a companion app.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 10 minutes.
- Same audio codecs: AAC, SBC.
In summary
Choose CMF Buds 2 for IP55 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life; CMF Buds offers drivers.
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