Fit
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- In-ear design uses sealing ear tips
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- Open-ear design without sealing ear tips
Earbud comparison
CMF Ear B171 2024 vs JBL Soundgear Clips
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Ear (R) B171 2024
KSh 16,500In Stock | 02  JBL Soundgear Clips
KSh 16,800In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The CMF Ear B171 2024 is the better buy: it has active noise cancellation, is lighter on the head and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, with the same IP54 rating as the JBL Soundgear Clips.
Weight
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- 4.62 g per earbud
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- 6.5 g per earbud
Connections
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Controls
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- Pinch controls
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- Customizable touch controls
Noise cancellation
- CMF Ear B171 2024
- Active noise cancellation
- JBL Soundgear Clips
- No noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Ear B171 2024
- True wireless in-ear earbuds.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Lighter: 4.62 g each (vs 6.5 g).
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
- LHDC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
JBL Soundgear Clips
- Open-ear true wireless earbuds.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | CMF Ear B171 2024 | JBL Soundgear Clips |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | S, M and L ear tips | Open-ear flexible clip design |
| Weight | 4.62 g per earbud | 6.5 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 8.5 hours earbuds and 40.5 hours total with ANC off | Up to 8 hours per charge; listed playback: 32 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Pinch controls | Customizable touch controls |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Fast charging | 10 minutes provides up to 10 hours including case, ANC off | 10 minutes for 3 hours |
| Drivers | 11mm ceramic dynamic driver | 11 mm dynamic |
| App support | Nothing X | JBL Headphones |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both are rated IP54.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use 11 mm drivers.
- Both can stay connected to two devices.
In summary
The CMF Ear B171 2024 is the better buy for almost everyone, with active noise cancellation and a lighter fit.
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