Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds vs CMF Buds 2 Plus
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| Feature |  Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |  CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 7,500.00 | KSh 7,500.00 |
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | 12mm LCP dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, supports Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LDAC for Hi-Res |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Adaptive ANC up to 50dB with low, medium, high levels and smart mode |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 14 hours / 61.5 hours with case (ANC off); 7.5 hours / 33 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP55 earbuds; IPX2 case |
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 42.5g |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | CMF |
| Model | V40i | Buds 2 Plus |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Blue, Light Gray |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | Earbud: 4.5g each; Case: 42.5g |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud: 33.5 x 20.8 x 22.6 mm; Case: 53.3 x 53.3 x 22.9 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 14 hours / 61.5 hours with case (ANC off); 7.5 hours / 33 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 8.5 hours total |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C, 10 minutes for 4.5 hours playback (ANC off) |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds: 1.5 hours; Case: 2 hours via USB-C; Quick: 10 min for 4.5 hours (ANC off) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, supports Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LDAC for Hi-Res |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Soundcore app | — |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar | Hi-Res Audio Wireless; Personal Sound Profile; Ultra Bass |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | 12mm LCP dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Adaptive ANC up to 50dB with low, medium, high levels and smart mode |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | — |
| Microphones | 4 microphones with AI | 6 HD microphones with Clear Voice Technology 3.0 |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets | Hi-Res Audio Wireless, spatial audio, Personal Sound Profile, Ultra Bass, customizable EQ via Nothing X app |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz – 40kHz (with LDAC) |
| Audio Codecs | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 21 hours | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar | Protective charging case |
| Case Weight | — | : 42.5g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch on stems: play/pause, skip, volume, ANC modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP55 earbuds; IPX2 case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable silicone ear tips | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | CMF Buds 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | V40i earbuds | Buds 2 Plus earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |