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Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus vs Soundcore A25i

What CMF Buds 2 Plus does better (7) and where A25i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2 Plus
9.5Score
7 advantages≈ $40
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Soundcore A25i
Soundcore · 2025A25i
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $45
8.3Noise control & calls3.1
9.0Battery6.9
8.7Build & features8.2

Why is CMF Buds 2 Plus better than A25i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · A25i: No
  2. Battery life14 h vs 9 h+56%
  3. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · A25i: No
  4. Driver size12 mm vs 6 mm2×
  5. LDACYes · A25i: No
  6. Battery capacity53 mAh vs 37 mAh+43%
  7. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 5 g+11%

Why is A25i better than CMF Buds 2 Plus?

  1. Charging time4.5 h vs 1 h4.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore A25iSoundcore A25i≈ $456.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h9 h
Battery life with ANC33 h—
Total with charging case62 h—
Battery capacity53 mAh37 mAh
Charging time4.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-C—Yes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g5 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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