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CMF Ear B171 2024 vs JBL Endurance Peak 4

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

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CMF Ear (R) B171 2024

CMF Ear (R) B171 2024

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.62 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • IP55 rating for the case.
KSh 16,500In Stock
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JBL Endurance Peak 4

JBL Endurance Peak 4

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
  • IPX2 rating for the case.
KSh 16,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The JBL Endurance Peak 4 has better water and dust protection (IP68), lasts longer between charges (up to 48 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the CMF Ear B171 2024 has larger 11 mm drivers and offers wireless charging.

Connections

CMF Ear B171 2024
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
JBL Endurance Peak 4
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Water resistance

CMF Ear B171 2024
IP55 rating for the case
JBL Endurance Peak 4
IPX2 rating for the case

Fit

CMF Ear B171 2024
S, M and L ear tips
JBL Endurance Peak 4
Ear tips included

Weight

CMF Ear B171 2024
4.62 g per earbud
JBL Endurance Peak 4
10.5gg per earpiece

Controls

CMF Ear B171 2024
Pinch controls
JBL Endurance Peak 4
Touch Control

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

CMF Ear B171 2024

  • Wireless charging: (case).
  • Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 10 mm).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • LHDC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

JBL Endurance Peak 4

  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 48 hours (vs 8.5 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Virtual surround sound.

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PriorityCMF Ear B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
FitS, M and L ear tipsEar tips included
Weight4.62 g per earbud10.5gg per earpiece
Battery lifeUp to 8.5 hours earbuds and 40.5 hours total with ANC offUp to 36 hours with the case
ControlsPinch controlsTouch Control
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (R) B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
Brand—JBL
ModelEar (2024) (B171)Endurance Peak 4
Announced20242025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, WhiteBlack/Grey, White/Orange, Purple

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (R) B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
Weight4.62g per earbud; 51.9g case10.5gg per earpiece
Dimensions29.4 × 21.7 × 24.1 mm per earbud—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (R) B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
Battery LifeUp to 8.5 hours earbuds and 40.5 hours total with ANC off; 5.2 hours earbuds and 24 hours total with ANC onUp to 48 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 12 hours with ANC off
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 10 hours including case, ANC off10 minutes provides up to 4 hours of playback
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingYes (case)No
Charging Time—2 hours from empty

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (R) B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
App SupportNothing XJBL Headphones app
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (R) B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
SensorsIn-ear detection—
Special FeaturesActive Noise Cancellation + Hi-Res AudioTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (R) B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
Drivers11mm ceramic dynamic driver10 mm dynamic drivers
Audio CodecsLHDC 5.0, LDAC, AAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationUp to 45dB ANCAdaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Aware, TalkThru
MicrophonesThree microphones per earbud6 microphones
Audio Features24-bit Hi-Res AudioJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance—16Ω
Spatial Audio—Spatial Sound

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (R) B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 36 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions55.5 × 55.5 × 22 mm—
Case Weight51.9g80.5gg
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IPX2
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (R) B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
ControlsPinch controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbuds; IP55 caseIP68, Waterproof, Sweat proof
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsS, M and L ear tipsEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Ear (R) B171 2024JBL Endurance Peak 4
Headphones / EarbudsEar (2024) (B171) earbudsJBL Endurance Peak 4 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableNot supplied
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product designEnhancer; 3 sizes of eartips
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); QSG / Safety Sheet (S / i)

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 cost KSh 16,500.

In summary

For most buyers the JBL Endurance Peak 4 is the better buy; the CMF Ear B171 2024 makes sense if you want larger 11 mm drivers.

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In-stock alternatives

OnePlus Buds Pro 3For CMF Ear (R) B171 2024OnePlus Buds Pro 3View product ↗Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesFor CMF Ear (R) B171 2024Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesView product ↗JBL Live FlexFor JBL Endurance Peak 4JBL Live FlexView product ↗OnePlus Buds 4For JBL Endurance Peak 4OnePlus Buds 4View product ↗

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