Connections
- CMF Neckband Pro
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- CMF Buds 2A
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Earbud comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() CMF Neckband Pro
KSh 6,300Out of Stock | 02 ![]() CMF Buds 2A
KSh 5,800Out of Stock |
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The CMF Neckband Pro is the better buy: it lasts longer between charges (up to 37 hours) and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Wireless Neckband Earphones | S, M and L silicone ear tips |
| Battery life | Up to 37 hours (ANC off) | Up to 8 hours earbuds and 35.5 hours total with ANC off |
| Controls | Smart Dial and button controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance | Water & dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the Nothing X app | Nothing X |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Drivers | 13.6mm dynamic driver | 12.4mm Bio-fibre Driver |
| App support | Nothing X app | Nothing X |
| Type | Wireless Neckband Earphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
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| Specification | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | CMF |
| Model | Neckband Pro | Buds 2A |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | Wireless Neckband Earphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | — | Orange, Light Grey, Dark Grey |
| Specification | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 4.28 g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 32.5 × 20.3 × 24.3 mm per earbud |
| Specification | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 37 hours (ANC off) | Up to 8 hours earbuds and 35.5 hours total with ANC off; 5 hours earbuds and 23 hours total with ANC on |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 18 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds: 57 minutes; earbuds and case: 89 minutes |
| Specification | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Nothing X app | Nothing X |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m |
| Specification | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Smart Dial; Ultra Bass; low-lag mode | Dirac-tuned audio; Ultra Bass Technology 2.0; low-lag mode |
| Voice Assistant | — | Customizable voice-assistant gesture through Nothing X |
| Specification | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 13.6mm dynamic driver | 12.4mm Bio-fibre Driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid ANC up to 50dB | Up to 42dB ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 5 microphones with Clear Voice Technology | Four microphones total with Clear Voice Technology |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
| Specification | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | No charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Case Dimensions | — | 54.7 × 54.7 × 23 mm |
| Case Weight | — | 42.75 g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
| Case Features | — | Protective charging case |
| Specification | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Smart Dial and button controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | Water & dust resistance |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | S, M and L silicone ear tips |
| Specification | CMF Neckband Pro | CMF Buds 2A |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Neckband Pro headphones/headset | Buds 2A earbuds |
| Charging Case | No charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | Not supplied |
| Audio Cable | Product design does not use a detachable audio cable | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | On/over-ear or neckband design | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | User documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
These products have the same published specifications.
The CMF Neckband Pro is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer battery life and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
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