CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
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| Feature |  CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 16,500.00 | KSh 17,500.00 |
| Drivers | 11mm ceramic dynamic driver | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 45dB ANC | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 40.5 hours with charging case | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IP55 case | IP54 |
| Weight | 4.62g per earbud; 51.9g case | 4.6g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | Samsung |
| Model | Ear (2024) (B171) | Galaxy Buds4 (SM-R540) |
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, White | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.62g per earbud; 51.9g case | 4.6g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 40.5 hours with charging case | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| App Support | Nothing X | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Active Noise Cancellation + Hi-Res Audio | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11mm ceramic dynamic driver | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver |
| Audio Codecs | LHDC 5.0, LDAC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3 |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 45dB ANC | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Ambient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control |
| Microphones | Three microphones per earbud | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | 24-bit Hi-Res Audio | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band |
| Spatial Audio | — | Samsung 360 Audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Weight | 51.9g | 45.1g |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | 515mAh typical battery |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | — | 51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IP55 case | IP54 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Ear (2024) (B171) earbuds | Galaxy Buds4 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - not included |
| 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 |