Connections
- CMF Buds
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Headphones comparison
CMF Buds vs JBL Wave 200TWS
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds
KSh 6,500In Stock | 02  JBL Wave 200TWS
KSh 7,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the CMF Buds if you want IP54 water resistance, active noise cancellation and faster recharging (10 minutes).
Fit
- CMF Buds
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Three sizes of ear tips
Battery life
- CMF Buds
- 8 hours
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Up to 20 hours with the case
Controls
- CMF Buds
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant
Noise cancellation
- CMF Buds
- Active noise cancellation
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- No noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Recharges faster: 10 minutes.
- Transparency / ambient mode.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.3.
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
JBL Wave 200TWS
No clear advantage over the CMF Buds in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
What matters most to you?
10 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.
- USB-C (case).
- Yes.
- Protective charging case.
JBL Wave 200TWS
- Three sizes of ear tips.
- Up to 20 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.0.
- IPX2 water and dust resistance.
- JBL Deep Bass Sound.
- USB-C.
- No.
- 500mAh lithium-ion charging case.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | CMF Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | JBL |
| Model | Buds | Wave 200TWS |
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, White, Blue, Purple |
Design
| Specification | CMF Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 47.5g total |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 8 hours; 35.5 hours total with case (ANC off) | Up to 5 hours per charge; up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides 6.5 hours total | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | — |
| Connector | — | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | No audio cable |
Features
| Specification | CMF Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass; Google Fast Pair | Dual Connect independent single-earbud use; ergonomic comfort-fit design |
| Voice Assistant | — | Device voice assistant access via touch control |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12.4mm bio-fibre dynamic driver | 8mm dynamic drivers |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC up to 42dB | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | No |
| Microphones | 4 microphones with Clear Voice Technology | Built-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity |
| Audio Features | Dirac Opteo; Ultra Bass Technology 2.0; custom EQ | JBL Deep Bass Sound; independent single-earbud use |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 15 additional hours; up to 20 hours total with earbuds |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | 500mAh lithium-ion charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | No |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds | IPX2 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Three sizes of ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds earbuds | JBL Wave 200TWS earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB Type-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Three sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / Warning |
Similarities
- 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.
- Both use touch controls for everyday use.
In summary
Choose CMF Buds for noise cancellation and IP54 water and dust resistance.
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