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JBL Wave Buds 2 vs Nothing CMF Buds

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

JBL Wave Buds 2
JBL · 2025Wave Buds 2
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Nothing CMF Buds
Nothing · 2024CMF Buds
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $40
7.2Noise control & calls6.0
7.8Battery6.1

Why is Wave Buds 2 better than CMF Buds?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Total with charging case40 h vs 36 h+13%

Why is CMF Buds better than Wave Buds 2?

  1. Driver size8 mm vs 12.4 mm+55%
Specifications

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JBL Wave Buds 2JBL Wave Buds 2≈ $407.8
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case40 h36 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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