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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs Soundcore P40i

What CMF Buds 2 does better (3) and where P40i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Soundcore P40i
Soundcore · 2024P40i
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $40
5.1Noise control & calls6.1
9.4Battery9.2
8.7Build & features8.1

Why is CMF Buds 2 better than P40i?

  1. Battery life with ANC32 h vs 8 h4×
  2. Battery life13 h vs 12 h+8%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 5 g+11%

Why is P40i better than CMF Buds 2?

  1. Microphones2 vs 63×
  2. Total with charging case55 h vs 60 h+9%
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P40iSoundcore P40i≈ $408.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Sensitivity48 dB—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones26
Battery & charging
Battery life13 h12 h
Battery life with ANC32 h8 h
Total with charging case55 h60 h
Battery capacity53 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g5 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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