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Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro

What CMF Buds 2 Plus does better (5) and where Redmi Buds 5 Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2 Plus
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $40
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5 Pro
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $35
8.3Noise control & calls5.2
9.0Battery7.5
8.7Build & features9.1

Why is CMF Buds 2 Plus better than Redmi Buds 5 Pro?

  1. Battery life with ANC33 h vs 8 h4.1×
  2. Battery life14 h vs 10 h+40%
  3. Total with charging case62 h vs 40 h+54%
  4. Microphones6 vs 23×
  5. Driver size12 mm vs 11 mm+9%

Why is Redmi Buds 5 Pro better than CMF Buds 2 Plus?

  1. Charging time4.5 h vs 3 h+50%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 4.1 g+10%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones62
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life14 h10 h
Battery life with ANC33 h8 h
Total with charging case62 h40 h
Battery capacity53 mAh—
Charging time4.5 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 4,5 h10 min → 1,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g4.1 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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