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JBL Wave Flex 2 vs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus

What Wave Flex 2 does better (1) and where CMF Buds 2 Plus wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Flex 2
JBL · 2025Wave Flex 2
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2 Plus
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls8.4
7.6Battery9.0

Why is Wave Flex 2 better than CMF Buds 2 Plus?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 4.5 h2.2×

Why is CMF Buds 2 Plus better than Wave Flex 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 14 h+40%
  2. Total with charging case40 h vs 62 h+54%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Flex 2JBL Wave Flex 2≈ $559.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h14 h
Battery life with ANC—33 h
Total with charging case40 h62 h
Battery capacity—53 mAh
Charging time2 h4.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 4,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.5 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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