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CMF Buds 2 Plus vs JBL Wave Beam 2

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

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CMF Buds 2 Plus

CMF Buds 2 Plus

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 42.5 g for the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total.
  • IP55 water and dust resistance.
KSh 9,500In Stock
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JBL Wave Beam 2

JBL Wave Beam 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.3 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
KSh 9,500In Stock
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JBL Wave Buds 2KSh 9,000
Soundcore P41iKSh 9,400
Soundcore Liberty 4 NCKSh 10,010
JBL Wave BeamKSh 9,500
JBL Wave FlexKSh 9,800
CMF Buds Pro 2KSh 9,000
Soundcore P3iKSh 9,500
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Our quick verdict

The CMF Buds 2 Plus has better water and dust protection (IP55), larger 12 mm drivers and virtual surround sound, while the JBL Wave Beam 2 lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours) and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Weight

CMF Buds 2 Plus
42.5 g for the case
JBL Wave Beam 2
41 g for the case

Connections

CMF Buds 2 Plus
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
JBL Wave Beam 2
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Fit

CMF Buds 2 Plus
S, M and L silicone ear tips
JBL Wave Beam 2
Ear tips included

Controls

CMF Buds 2 Plus
Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes
JBL Wave Beam 2
Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes

Water resistance

CMF Buds 2 Plus
IP55 water and dust resistance
JBL Wave Beam 2
IP54 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

CMF Buds 2 Plus

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 8 mm).
  • Supports spatial audio.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

JBL Wave Beam 2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 14 hours).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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PriorityCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
FitS, M and L silicone ear tipsEar tips included
Weight4.5 g per earbud4.3 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 14 hours earbuds and 61.5 hours total with ANC off and AACUp to 30 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours totalYes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
BrandCMFJBL
ModelBuds 2 PlusWave Beam 2
Announced20252024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlue, Light Gray—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
WeightEarbud: 4.5g each; Case: 42.5g4.3g per earpiece
DimensionsEarbud: 33.5 x 20.8 x 22.6 mm; Case: 53.3 x 53.3 x 22.9 mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
Battery LifeUp to 14 hours earbuds and 61.5 hours total with ANC off and AAC; 7.5 hours earbuds and 33 hours total with ANC on and AACUp to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeEarbuds: 1.5 hours; Case: 2 hours via USB-C; Quick: 10 min for 4.5 hours (ANC off)2 hours from empty
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours totalYes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge
Charging PortUSB-C, 10 minutes for 4.5 hours playback (ANC off)USB-C
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4, supports Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LDAC for Hi-ResBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range10m—
Multipoint Connection—Yes
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable
App Support—JBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
Voice AssistantCustomizable voice-assistant gesture through Nothing X—
SensorsIn-ear detection—
Special FeaturesHi-Res Audio Wireless; Personal Sound Profile; Ultra BassTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
Drivers12mm LCP dynamic driver8 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20Hz – 40kHz (with LDAC)20 Hz - 20 kHz
Audio CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC up to 50dB with low, medium, high levels and smart modeActive Noise Cancelling
Microphones6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 3.04 microphones
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio, Personal Sound Profile, Ultra Bass, customizable EQ via Nothing X appVoice Aware
Impedance—16Ω
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Ambient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial Audio—No

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 30 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions53.3 × 53.3 × 23 mm—
Case Weight42.5g41g
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
ControlsTouch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modesTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 earbuds; IPX2 caseIP54
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsS, M and L silicone ear tipsEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave Beam 2
Headphones / EarbudsBuds 2 Plus earbudsJBL Wave Beam 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableNot suppliedType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design3 sizes of ear tips
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)

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 JBL Wave Beam 2 makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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