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Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant vs CMF Ear B162

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

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Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 8.5 hours per charge.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 14,480In 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 Nothing CMF Ear B162 is the stronger choice: it has active noise cancellation and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, while the Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant only offers wireless charging.

Fit

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
Open-ear design without sealing ear tips
Nothing CMF Ear B162
In-ear design uses sealing ear tips

Connections

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Noise cancellation

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
No noise cancellation
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Active noise cancellation

Software

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
Works with the Soundcore app
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Nothing X

Audio

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
BassTurbo
Nothing CMF Ear B162
Hi-Res Audio

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant

  • Open-ear true wireless earbuds.
  • Wireless charging: for charging case.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Connects to two devices at once.

Nothing CMF Ear B162

  • True wireless in-ear earbuds.
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Lower price: KSh 13,500 (vs KSh 14,480).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

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PrioritySoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantNothing CMF Ear B162
FitSoft silicone open-ear hooks with four adjustment positionsSilicone ear tips
Battery lifeUp to 8.5 hours per charge; up to 35 hours with the caseUp to 9.5 hours earbuds and 42.5 hours total with ANC off
ControlsCustomisable touch controls for playback, tracks, volume, calls and assistantPinch controls
Noise cancellationNo noise cancellation for listeningActive noise cancellation
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appNothing X

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantCMF Ear (A) B162
BrandSoundcoreNothing
ModelA3874H12Ear (a) (B162)
TypeOpen-Ear True Wireless EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlackWhite, Black, Yellow
Announced—2024

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantCMF Ear (A) B162
Weight—4.6 g per earbud
Dimensions—30.9 × 21.7 × 24.3 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantCMF Ear (A) B162
Battery LifeUp to 8.5h earbuds /35h total including case for AI Assistant edition; actual use variesUp 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 TimeEarbuds approximately 1h; wired case 1.7h /case and earbuds 2.2h; wireless case and earbuds 2.6h—
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C (case)
Wireless ChargingSupported for charging caseNo
Fast Charging—10 minutes provides up to 10 hours including case, ANC off

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantCMF Ear (A) B162
ConnectionBluetooth wireless audio; app connection required for AI functionsBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionDual Connections for two devices, enabled by default; disable before AI translationYes
ConnectorBluetooth audio; USB-C case charging—
App Supportsoundcore app: Anka assistant, real-time/face-to-face translation, EQ, Gaming Mode, touch controls and firmware updatesNothing X

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantCMF Ear (A) B162
Voice AssistantAnka AI Assistant through Hey Anka, touch gesture or soundcore app; app connection required—
Special FeaturesAI assistant; 100-language translation; LDAC; adjustable hooks; wireless case chargingActive Noise Cancellation + High-quality wireless audio
Sensors—In-ear detection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantCMF Ear (A) B162
Drivers20 × 11.5mm racetrack dynamic drivers11mm dynamic driver
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz; 20Hz–40kHz in LDAC mode—
Impedance16Ω—
Active Noise CancellationNo ANC listening mode; open-ear fitUp to 45dB ANC
Audio FeaturesBassTurbo; 22 EQ presets; eight-band custom EQ; LDAC; app Gaming ModeHi-Res Audio with LDAC
Audio Codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Yes
Microphones—Three microphones per earbud

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantCMF Ear (A) B162
Case TypeMatching hinged-lid charging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 35h total including earbudsIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case ChargingUSB-C or wireless; input 5V1.2A; output 5V0.42A total; 750mAh case batteryUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingSupported; place case centrally on compatible wireless charger—
Case FeaturesLED light strip and pairing/reset buttonProtective charging case
Case Dimensions—47.6 × 63.3 × 22.7 mm
Case Weight—39.6g
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IPX2

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantCMF Ear (A) B162
ControlsCustomisable touch controls for playback, tracks, volume, calls and assistantPinch controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSoft silicone open-ear hooks with four adjustment positions; no sealing ear tipsSilicone ear tips
Water & Dust Resistance—IP54 earbuds; IPX2 case

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore AeroFit 2 AI AssistantCMF Ear (A) B162
Headphones / EarbudsLeft and right AeroFit2 AI Assistant earbudsEar (a) (B162) earbuds
Charging CaseMatching charging caseCharging case
Audio CableNot applicable; wireless open-ear audioTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesNot applicable; open-ear design without sealing ear tipsEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design
DocumentationUser guide and safety documentationQuick start and safety documentation
Charging Cable—USB-C charging cable

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both can stay connected to two devices.

In summary

For most buyers the Nothing CMF Ear B162 is the better buy; the Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant makes sense if you want wireless charging.

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