Samsung TH9
Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung TH9 | Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | semi-in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | semi-in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | multiple in ear headphone tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 12.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Impedance | 120 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | — | CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC Bluetooth Headphones, 12.4mm Dynamic Driver for Big Bass, 4 Mic Clear Calls, Sport Ear Buds for iPhone, Android, Dark Grey |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5mins charge [max 2hrs of playtime] |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 35.5 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung TH9
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC offers 1.5x better value for money
Samsung TH9
Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.