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LG xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am vs Nothing CMF Buds 2

What xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am does better (1) and where CMF Buds 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

LG xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Nothing CMF Buds 2
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls5.1
9.0Battery9.4
5.8Build & features8.7

Why is xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am better than CMF Buds 2?

  1. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Why is CMF Buds 2 better than xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am?

  1. Battery life11 h vs 13 h+18%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Total with charging case45 h vs 55 h+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Sensitivity—48 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life11 h13 h
Battery life with ANC—32 h
Total with charging case45 h55 h
Battery capacity—53 mAh
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight41 g—
Earbud weight (each)—4.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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