Connections
- Soundcore P3i
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Earbud comparison
Soundcore P3i vs CMF Buds 2 Plus
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore P3i
KSh 9,500In Stock | 02  CMF Buds 2 Plus
KSh 9,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The CMF Buds 2 Plus is the stronger choice: it has hi-res Bluetooth audio, lasts longer between charges (up to 14 hours) and has larger 12 mm drivers, while the Soundcore P3i only has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
Fit
- Soundcore P3i
- Replaceable silicone ear tips
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- S, M and L silicone ear tips
Controls
- Soundcore P3i
- Physical button controls
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes
Audio
- Soundcore P3i
- BassUp
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio
Charging
- Soundcore P3i
- 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore P3i
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
CMF Buds 2 Plus
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
- Longer rated battery life: up to 14 hours (vs 9 hours).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
- Virtual surround sound.
- Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 10 mm).
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2022).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Soundcore P3i | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Replaceable silicone ear tips | S, M and L silicone ear tips |
| Battery life | Listed playback: 36 hours with the case | Up to 14 hours earbuds and 61.5 hours total with ANC off and AAC |
| Controls | Physical button controls | Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Audio | BassUp | Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio |
| Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both cost KSh 9,500.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
For most buyers the CMF Buds 2 Plus is the better buy; the Soundcore P3i makes sense if you want an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
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