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Creative Zen Air Plus vs Nothing CMF Buds

What Zen Air Plus does better (1) and where CMF Buds wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Creative Zen Air Plus
Creative · 2024Zen Air Plus
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Nothing CMF Buds
Nothing · 2024CMF Buds
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
8.5Noise control & calls6.0
5.1Battery6.1

Why is Zen Air Plus better than CMF Buds?

  1. Microphones6 vs 4+50%

Why is CMF Buds better than Zen Air Plus?

  1. Total with charging case32 h vs 36 h+11%
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 12.4 mm+24%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones64
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case32 h36 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game modeYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g—
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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