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OnePlus Buds Pro vs CMF Ear B162

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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OnePlus Buds Pro

OnePlus Buds Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • IPX4 rating for the case.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 13,000In Stock
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CMF Ear (A) B162

CMF Ear (A) B162

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.6 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • IPX2 rating for the case.
KSh 13,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Buds Pro is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP55), lasts longer between charges (up to 38 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Nothing CMF Ear B162 is slimmer.

Connections

OnePlus Buds Pro
Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Water resistance

OnePlus Buds Pro
IPX4 rating for the case
Nothing CMF Ear B162
IPX2 rating for the case

Fit

OnePlus Buds Pro
Three sizes of silicone ear tips
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Silicone ear tips

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro
4.35 g per earbud
Nothing CMF Ear B162
4.6 g per earbud

Controls

OnePlus Buds Pro
Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Pinch controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Buds Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 38 hours (vs 9.5 hours).
  • Wireless charging: Qi charging case.
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Lower price: KSh 13,000 (vs KSh 13,500).
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.

Nothing CMF Ear B162

  • Slimmer: 21.7 mm thick (vs 24.9 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

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PriorityOnePlus Buds ProNothing CMF Ear B162
FitThree sizes of silicone ear tipsSilicone ear tips
Weight4.35 g per earbud4.6 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 38 hours total (ANC off)Up to 9.5 hours earbuds and 42.5 hours total with ANC off
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesPinch controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProCMF Ear (A) B162
BrandOnePlusNothing
ModelBuds ProEar (a) (B162)
Announced20212024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—White, Black, Yellow

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProCMF Ear (A) B162
WeightBuds: 4.35g each, Case: 52g4.6 g per earbud
DimensionsBuds: 32 x 23.2 mm, Case: 60.1 x 49.1 x 24.9 mm30.9 × 21.7 × 24.3 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProCMF Ear (A) B162
Battery LifeUp to 38 hours total (ANC off)Up to 9.5 hours earbuds and 42.5 hours total with ANC off; 5.5 hours earbuds and 24.5 hours total with ANC on
Charging Time10 min for 10 hours (Warp Charge)—
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 2 hours earbuds or 10 hours including case10 minutes provides up to 10 hours including case, ANC off
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C (case)
Wireless ChargingYes, Qi charging caseNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProCMF Ear (A) B162
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-C chargingBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range10 m—
Multipoint ConnectionYes, Dual ConnectionYes
App SupportHeyMelodyNothing X

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProCMF Ear (A) B162
Special FeaturesDolby Atmos, Zen Mode Air, Transparency modeActive Noise Cancellation + High-quality wireless audio
Sensors—In-ear detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProCMF Ear (A) B162
Drivers11mm dynamic11mm dynamic driver
Frequency Response20Hz – 20kHz—
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC, LHDCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive up to 40dBUp to 45dB ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesYes
Microphones3 per earbudThree microphones per earbud
Audio FeaturesOnePlus Audio ID; Zen Mode AirHi-Res Audio with LDAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProCMF Ear (A) B162
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYes, Qi—
Case Dimensions60.1 × 49 × 24.9 mm47.6 × 63.3 × 22.7 mm
Case Weight52 g39.6g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4IPX2
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseProtective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProCMF Ear (A) B162
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesPinch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 (buds), IPX4 (case)IP54 earbuds; IPX2 case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree sizes of silicone ear tipsSilicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProCMF Ear (A) B162
Headphones / EarbudsBuds Pro earbudsEar (a) (B162) earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product designEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 11 mm drivers.
  • Same case battery life: included in the total battery-life figures above.

In summary

For most buyers the OnePlus Buds Pro is the better buy; the Nothing CMF Ear B162 makes sense if you want a slimmer build.

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