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CMF Ear B162 vs JBL Live Pro+ TWS

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

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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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JBL Live Pro+ TWS

JBL Live Pro+ TWS

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 10 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
  • Up to 21 hours with the case.
KSh 13,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Nothing CMF Ear B162 is the better buy: it has better water and dust protection (IP54), lasts longer between charges (up to 9.5 hours) and is lighter on the head.

Weight

Nothing CMF Ear B162
4.6 g per earbud
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
10 g per earbud

Connections

Nothing CMF Ear B162
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Two devices

Nothing CMF Ear B162
Can stay connected to two devices
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Connects to one device at a time

Fit

Nothing CMF Ear B162
Silicone ear tips
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Ear tips included

Controls

Nothing CMF Ear B162
Pinch controls
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Touch Control

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nothing CMF Ear B162

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 9.5 hours (vs 7 hours).
  • Multipoint connection.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Lighter: 4.6 g each (vs 10 g).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).

JBL Live Pro+ TWS

  • Up to 21 hours with the case.
  • Yes.
  • IPX4 water and dust resistance.
  • Works with the JBL Headphones app.

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PriorityNothing CMF Ear B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
FitSilicone ear tipsEar tips included
Weight4.6 g per earbud10 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 9.5 hours earbuds and 42.5 hours total with ANC offUp to 21 hours with the case
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesConnects to one device at a time
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
BrandNothingJBL
ModelEar (a) (B162)Live Pro+ TWS
Announced20242021
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhite, Black, YellowBlack, White, Pink, Beige

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Weight4.6 g per earbud10g per earpiece
Dimensions30.9 × 21.7 × 24.3 mm per earbud—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Battery LifeUp to 9.5 hours earbuds and 42.5 hours total with ANC off; 5.5 hours earbuds and 24.5 hours total with ANC onUp to 7 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 7 hours with ANC off
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 10 hours including case, ANC offYes
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Charging Time—2 hours from empty

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Multipoint ConnectionYesNo
App SupportNothing XJBL Headphones app
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
SensorsIn-ear detection—
Special FeaturesActive Noise Cancellation + High-quality wireless audioTrue Wireless
Voice Assistant—Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Drivers11mm dynamic driver11 mm dynamic drivers
Audio CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationUp to 45dB ANCAdaptive Noise Cancelling
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Aware, TalkThru
MicrophonesThree microphones per earbudBuilt-in microphone
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio with LDACJBL Signature Sound
Frequency Response—20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance—16Ω
Spatial Audio—No

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 21 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions47.6 × 63.3 × 22.7 mm—
Case Weight39.6g49.5g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIPX2—
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
ControlsPinch controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbuds; IPX2 caseIPX4, Sweat proof
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tipsEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Headphones / EarbudsEar (a) (B162) earbudsLive Pro+ TWS
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design5 Sizes of ear tips
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationQuick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !)

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 11 mm drivers.

In summary

The Nothing CMF Ear B162 is the better buy for almost everyone, with better water and dust protection and longer battery life.

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