Connections
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- CMF Buds 2
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Headphones comparison
CMF Buds 2 Plus vs CMF Buds 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds 2 Plus
KSh 7,500In Stock | 02  CMF Buds 2
KSh 6,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the CMF Buds 2 Plus if you want LDAC hi-res codec support and Bluetooth 5.4. Choose the CMF Buds 2 if you want a lower price (KSh 1,000 less).
Controls
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes
- CMF Buds 2
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Charging
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total
- CMF Buds 2
- 10 minutes provides up to 7.5 hours
Drivers
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- 12mm LCP dynamic driver
- CMF Buds 2
- 11mm PMI dynamic driver
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds 2 Plus
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.4, supports Google Fast Pair.
- Supports spatial audio.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
CMF Buds 2
- Lower price: KSh 6,500 (KSh 1,000 less).
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.3 with Dual Device Connection.
- Connects to two devices at once.
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
CMF Buds 2 Plus
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 14 hours / 61.5 hours with case (ANC off).
- Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total.
- 12mm LCP dynamic driver.
CMF Buds 2
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 55 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- 10 minutes provides up to 7.5 hours.
- 11mm PMI dynamic driver.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | CMF |
| Model | Buds 2 Plus | Buds 2 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Blue, Light Gray | Dark Grey, Light Grey, Orange, Blue |
Design
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 42.5g | — |
| Dimensions | Earbud: 33.5 x 20.8 x 22.6 mm; Case: 53.3 x 53.3 x 22.9 mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 14 hours / 61.5 hours with case (ANC off); 7.5 hours / 33 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 13.5 hours; up to 55 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Earbuds: 1.5 hours; Case: 2 hours via USB-C; Quick: 10 min for 4.5 hours (ANC off) | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total | 10 minutes provides up to 7.5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C, 10 minutes for 4.5 hours playback (ANC off) | Fast Charging (10 mins = 1.8 hours listening) |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4, supports Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LDAC for Hi-Res | Bluetooth 5.3 with Dual Device Connection |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | — |
| App Support | — | Nothing X App with ChatGPT Integration |
Features
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Hi-Res Audio Wireless; Personal Sound Profile; Ultra Bass | Dual Connection, Low Lag Mode, Find My Earbuds |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12mm LCP dynamic driver | 11mm PMI dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 40kHz (with LDAC) | — |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC up to 50dB with low, medium, high levels and smart mode | Hybrid ANC up to 48dB |
| Microphones | 6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 3.0 | 6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 3.0 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio, Personal Sound Profile, Ultra Bass, customizable EQ via Nothing X app | — |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Weight | 42.5g | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds; IPX2 case | IP55 earbuds |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 2 Plus earbuds | Buds 2 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 are rated IP55.
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 10 minutes.
- Same case battery life: included in the total battery-life figures above.
In summary
Choose Buds 2 Plus for hi-res Bluetooth audio; Buds 2 is the cheaper choice if you do not need hi-res Bluetooth audio.
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