Connections
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Headphones comparison
CMF Buds 2 Plus vs JBL Wave 200TWS
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Buds 2 Plus
KSh 7,500In Stock | 02  JBL Wave 200TWS
KSh 7,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the CMF Buds 2 Plus if you want IP55 water resistance, active noise cancellation and faster recharging (10 minutes).
Fit
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Three sizes of ear tips
Weight
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- 4.5 g per earbud
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- 47.5 g
Controls
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant
Noise cancellation
- CMF Buds 2 Plus
- Active noise cancellation
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- No noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Buds 2 Plus
- IP55 water and dust resistance.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Recharges faster: 10 minutes.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Larger drivers: 12 mm.
- Newer model: released in 2025.
JBL Wave 200TWS
No clear advantage over the CMF Buds 2 Plus in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
CMF Buds 2 Plus
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 4.5 g per earbud.
- 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.
- Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio.
JBL Wave 200TWS
- Three sizes of ear tips.
- 47.5 g.
- Up to 20 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.0.
- IPX2 water and dust resistance.
- JBL Deep Bass Sound.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CMF | JBL |
| Model | Buds 2 Plus | Wave 200TWS |
| Announced | 2025 | 2021 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Blue, Light Gray | Black, White, Blue, Purple |
Design
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 42.5g | 47.5g total |
| 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 | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 14 hours / 61.5 hours with case (ANC off); 7.5 hours / 33 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 5 hours per charge; up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Charging Time | Earbuds: 1.5 hours; Case: 2 hours via USB-C; Quick: 10 min for 4.5 hours (ANC off) | 2 hours from empty |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C, 10 minutes for 4.5 hours playback (ANC off) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4, supports Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LDAC for Hi-Res | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | — |
| Connector | — | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | No audio cable |
Features
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Hi-Res Audio Wireless; Personal Sound Profile; Ultra Bass | Dual Connect independent single-earbud use; ergonomic comfort-fit design |
| Voice Assistant | — | Device voice assistant access via touch control |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12mm LCP dynamic driver | 8mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 40kHz (with LDAC) | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Audio Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC up to 50dB with low, medium, high levels and smart mode | No |
| Microphones | 6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 3.0 | Built-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio, Personal Sound Profile, Ultra Bass, customizable EQ via Nothing X app | JBL Deep Bass Sound; independent single-earbud use |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | No |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 15 additional hours; up to 20 hours total with earbuds |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Weight | 42.5g | — |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | 500mAh lithium-ion charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | No |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes | Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds; IPX2 case | IPX2 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Three sizes of ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Buds 2 Plus | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 2 Plus earbuds | JBL Wave 200TWS earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB Type-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Three sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / Warning |
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use IPX2 (water & dust resistance).
- Both cost KSh 7,500.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Choose CMF Buds 2 Plus for noise cancellation and IP55 water and dust resistance.
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