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Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus vs Vivo Buds Air 3

What CMF Buds 2 Plus does better (3) and where Buds Air 3 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2 Plus
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $40
vs
Vivo Buds Air 3
Vivo · 2025Buds Air 3
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
8.3Noise control & calls9.3
9.0Battery8.6

Why is CMF Buds 2 Plus better than Buds Air 3?

  1. Battery life14 h vs 10 h+40%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Total with charging case62 h vs 50 h+23%

Why is Buds Air 3 better than CMF Buds 2 Plus?

Buds Air 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Vivo Buds Air 3Vivo Buds Air 3≈ $309.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12 mm—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h10 h
Battery life with ANC33 h—
Total with charging case62 h50 h
Battery capacity53 mAh—
Charging time4.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4,5 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.4—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
Low-latency game modeYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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