CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 vs Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds
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| Feature |  CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |  Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 16,500.00 | KSh 17,500.00 |
| Drivers | 11mm ceramic dynamic driver | 12mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 45dB ANC | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 40.5 hours with charging case | Up to 7 hours; 30+ hours total with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IP55 case | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 4.62g per earbud; 51.9g case | 7.39g per earbud; 39.41g case |
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General
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | Marshall |
| Model | Ear (2024) (B171) | Minor IV |
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | Black, White | Black, Cream |
Design
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.62g per earbud; 51.9g case | 7.39g per earbud; 39.41g case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 40.5 hours with charging case | Up to 7 hours; 30+ hours total with charging case |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | Yes (case) |
| Charging Time | — | 1.1 hours earbuds; 2 hours case |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 minutes provides 3 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 LE |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Nothing X | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m |
Features
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Active Noise Cancellation + Hi-Res Audio | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; battery preservation |
| Voice Assistant | — | No dedicated voice command |
| Sensors | — | Touch sensors |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm ceramic dynamic driver | 12mm dynamic drivers |
| Audio Codecs | LHDC 5.0, LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 45dB ANC | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | N/A - open-fit design |
| Microphones | Three microphones per earbud | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | 24-bit Hi-Res Audio | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 ohms |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Weight | 51.9g | 39.41g |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IP55 case | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Ear (2024) (B171) earbuds | Minor IV earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C 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 | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation |