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CMF Ear B162 vs OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

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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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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 0.2 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 11,900In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro is the better buy: it has better water and dust protection (IP55), lasts longer between charges (up to 13 hours) and is slimmer.

Weight

Nothing CMF Ear B162
4.6 g per earbud
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
0.2 g per earbud

Connections

Nothing CMF Ear B162
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.0 connection

Fit

Nothing CMF Ear B162
Silicone ear tips
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
S, M and L tips

Two devices

Nothing CMF Ear B162
Stays connected to two devices
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Connects to two devices at once

Controls

Nothing CMF Ear B162
Pinch controls
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Swipe volume and touch controls

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nothing CMF Ear B162

  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 13 hours (vs 9.5 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Slimmer: 17.52 mm thick (vs 21.7 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 11,900 (vs KSh 13,500).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityNothing CMF Ear B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
FitSilicone ear tipsS, M and L tips
Weight4.6 g per earbud4.4 g
Battery lifeUp to 9.5 hours earbuds and 42.5 hours total with ANC offUp to 13 hours
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesConnects to two devices at once
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
BrandNothingOnePlus
ModelEar (a) (B162)Nord Buds 4 Pro
Announced2024March 2026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhite, Black, Yellow—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Weight4.6 g per earbud4.4 g +/- 0.2 g per earbud
Dimensions30.9 × 21.7 × 24.3 mm per earbud31 x 20 x 17.52 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
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 13 hours; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 10 hours including case, ANC off10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C on case
Wireless ChargingNo—
Charging Time—Earbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds and case about 90 minutes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth wireless
BluetoothBluetooth 5.36.0
Multipoint ConnectionYesDual-device connection
App SupportNothing XHeyMelody app
Bluetooth Range—10 m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
SensorsIn-ear detectionAcoustic sensors monitor ambient noise, in-ear sound and wearing status
Special FeaturesActive Noise Cancellation + High-quality wireless audioGoogle Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; AI Translation; 62 mAh battery per earbud
Voice Assistant—AI Assistant; supported device and service requirements apply

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Drivers11mm dynamic driver12 mm dynamic
Audio CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLHDC 5.0; AAC; SBC
Active Noise CancellationUp to 45dB ANCReal-time active noise cancellation
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesYes
MicrophonesThree microphones per earbudSix microphones; three per earbud
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio with LDACBassWave; six-mic AI call noise cancellation
Frequency Response—20 Hz–40 kHz
Impedance—28 ohms
Spatial Audio—OnePlus 3D Spatial Audio; Game Sound Spatial Audio

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseRechargeable charging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 54 hours combined; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Case ChargingUSB-CWired USB-C; 530 mAh case battery
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions47.6 × 63.3 × 22.7 mm60 x 49.64 x 25.04 mm
Case Weight39.6g34.2 g +/- 1 g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIPX2No water or dust resistance
Case FeaturesProtective charging case—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ControlsPinch controlsSwipe volume and touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbuds; IPX2 caseIP55
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tipsS, M and L tips; M preinstalled

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (A) B162OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsEar (a) (B162) earbudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product designS, M and L tips; brand sticker
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationUser manual; safety and warranty

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 In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro is the better buy for almost everyone, with better water and dust protection and longer battery life.

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