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CMF Buds 2 Plus vs Soundcore P41i

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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Soundcore P41i

Soundcore P41i

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • About 5 g per earbud.
  • Listed playback: 192 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 9,400In Stock
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JBL Wave Buds 2KSh 9,000
JBL Wave Beam 2KSh 9,500
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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 is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP55), hi-res Bluetooth audio and virtual surround sound, while the Soundcore P41i only has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Connections

CMF Buds 2 Plus
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Soundcore P41i
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Fit

CMF Buds 2 Plus
S, M and L silicone ear tips
Soundcore P41i
Replaceable silicone ear tips

Weight

CMF Buds 2 Plus
4.5 g per earbud
Soundcore P41i
About 5 g per earbud

Controls

CMF Buds 2 Plus
Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes
Soundcore P41i
Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes

Noise cancellation

CMF Buds 2 Plus
Active noise cancellation
Soundcore P41i
Noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

CMF Buds 2 Plus

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX5).
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Supports spatial audio.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

Soundcore P41i

  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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PriorityCMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41i
FitS, M and L silicone ear tipsReplaceable silicone ear tips
Weight4.5 g per earbudAbout 5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 14 hours earbuds and 61.5 hours total with ANC off and AACListed playback: 192 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total10 minutes provides up to 5 hours

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41i
BrandCMFSoundcore
ModelBuds 2 PlusA3937H11; A3937H21
Announced2025July 2025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlue, Light GrayBlack; White

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41i
WeightEarbud: 4.5g each; Case: 42.5gAbout 5 g per earbud
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 PlusSoundcore P41i
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 12 hours; up to 192 hours with charging case
Charging TimeEarbuds: 1.5 hours; Case: 2 hours via USB-C; Quick: 10 min for 4.5 hours (ANC off)Earbuds: about 1 hour; case: about 5 hours
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total10 minutes provides up to 5 hours
Charging PortUSB-C, 10 minutes for 4.5 hours playback (ANC off)USB-C

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41i
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4, supports Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LDAC for Hi-ResBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range10m—
Connector—Built-in USB-C phone-charging cable; selected Lightning option includes USB-C to Lightning adapter
App Support—Soundcore app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41i
Voice AssistantCustomizable voice-assistant gesture through Nothing X—
SensorsIn-ear detection—
Special FeaturesHi-Res Audio Wireless; Personal Sound Profile; Ultra BassAdaptive ANC; BassUp; phone-charging case; horizontal phone stand; USB-C or Lightning-adapter option

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41i
Drivers12mm LCP dynamic driver11mm composite drivers
Frequency Response20Hz – 40kHz (with LDAC)—
Audio CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBCSBC, AAC
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC up to 50dB with low, medium, high levels and smart modeAdaptive ANC
Microphones6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 3.06 microphones with AI noise reduction
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio, Personal Sound Profile, Ultra Bass, customizable EQ via Nothing X appBassUp
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Yes

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41i
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveExtends total playtime to 192 hours
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C receptacle input 5V2.4A; built-in plug input 5V1A, per official support
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions53.3 × 53.3 × 23 mm74.5 × 59.5 × 29.7 mm
Case Weight42.5g—
Case FeaturesProtective charging case3000mAh case; phone charging advertised up to 10W; horizontal phone stand; selected Lightning option includes adapter

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41i
ControlsTouch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modesTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 earbuds; IPX2 caseIPX5 (earbuds)
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsS, M and L silicone ear tipsReplaceable silicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P41i
Headphones / EarbudsBuds 2 Plus earbudsP41i earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseSelected USB-C charging case; Lightning option includes built-in USB-C to Lightning adapter
Charging CableNot suppliedCharging cable; exact supplied cable type not established by selected official sources
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot applicable; true wireless audio
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design—
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentation—

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • 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 P41i makes sense if you want an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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In-stock alternatives

JBL Wave BeamFor CMF Buds 2 PlusJBL Wave BeamView product ↗Soundcore P3iFor CMF Buds 2 PlusSoundcore P3iView product ↗JBL Wave FlexFor Soundcore P41iJBL Wave FlexView product ↗CMF Buds Pro 2For Soundcore P41iCMF Buds Pro 2View product ↗

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