Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC
Samsung Wired
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC | Samsung Wired | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | multiple in ear headphone tips | — |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 12.399999618530273 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 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 | Earbuds Wired with Microphone Pack of 6, in-Ear Headphones,Noise Isolating,Powerful Heavy Bass, Earphones Compatible with iPhone, iPod, iPad, MP3, Samsung, and Most 3.5mm Jack (Black) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5mins charge [max 2hrs of playtime] | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35.5 hrs★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
Samsung Wired
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average sound (2th percentile)2th %ile
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC offers 1.3x better value for money
Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC
Samsung Wired
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.