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Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus vs OnePlus Nord Buds 3R

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

Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2 Plus
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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OnePlus Nord Buds 3R
OnePlus · 2025Nord Buds 3R
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
8.3Noise control & calls5.5
9.0Battery9.4

Why is CMF Buds 2 Plus better than Nord Buds 3R?

  1. Battery life14 h vs 12 h+17%
  2. Microphones6 vs 23×
  3. Total with charging case62 h vs 54 h+14%

Why is Nord Buds 3R better than CMF Buds 2 Plus?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 12.4 mm+3%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12 mm12.4 mm
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones62
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h12 h
Battery life with ANC33 h—
Total with charging case62 h54 h
Battery capacity53 mAh—
Charging time4.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4,5 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
Low-latency game modeYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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