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