Connections
- CMF Buds
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- CMF Buds 2A
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Headphones comparison
CMF Buds vs CMF Buds 2A
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds
KSh 6,500In Stock | 02  CMF Buds 2A
KSh 5,800In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the CMF Buds 2A if you want Bluetooth 5.4 and a lower price (KSh 700 less).
Battery life
- CMF Buds
- 8 hours
- CMF Buds 2A
- Up to 8 hours per charge
Water resistance
- CMF Buds
- IP54 water and dust resistance
- CMF Buds 2A
- Water & dust resistance
Software
- CMF Buds
- Works with the Nothing X app
- CMF Buds 2A
- Nothing X
App support
- CMF Buds
- Nothing X app
- CMF Buds 2A
- Nothing X
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds
No clear advantage over the CMF Buds 2A in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
CMF Buds 2A
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Lower price: KSh 5,800 (KSh 700 less).
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.
- Works with the Nothing X app.
- Nothing X app.
CMF Buds 2A
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 8 hours per charge.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Water & dust resistance.
- Nothing X.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | CMF |
| Model | Buds | Buds 2A |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Orange, Light Grey, Dark Grey |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 8 hours; 35.5 hours total with case (ANC off) | Up to 8 hours playback |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides 6.5 hours total | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | Nothing X |
Features
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass; Google Fast Pair | Dirac-tuned audio; Ultra Bass Technology 2.0; low-lag mode |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12.4mm bio-fibre dynamic driver | 12.4mm Bio-fibre Driver |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC up to 42dB | Up to 42dB ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 4 microphones with Clear Voice Technology | Four microphones total with Clear Voice Technology |
| Audio Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass Technology 2.0; custom EQ | — |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds | Water & dust resistance |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Buds | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds earbuds | Buds 2A 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 are rated for up to 8 hours.
- Both use 12.4 mm drivers.
In summary
CMF Buds and CMF Buds 2A share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced CMF Buds 2A may be enough.
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