CMF, a sub-brand under Nothing, hosted a major launch event in India on April 28, introducing the CMF Phone 2 Pro alongside three new true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. The newly launched lineup includes the CMF Buds 2a, CMF Buds 2, and CMF Buds 2 Plus. These earbuds follow a design language consistent with the previously released CMF Buds Pro 2 and are equipped with advanced features like up to 50dB active noise cancellation (ANC) and total battery life exceeding 61 hours.
The CMF Buds 2a are priced at Rs 2,199, making them the most affordable option in the new series. The Buds 2 are available at Rs 2,699, while the flagship Buds 2 Plus are priced at Rs 3,299. These earbuds will be available for purchase via Flipkart.
Color options include:
CMF Buds 2a: Dark Grey, Orange, and Light Grey
CMF Buds 2: Dark Grey, Orange, and Light Green
CMF Buds 2 Plus: Blue and Light Grey
Each of the three models comes with different driver setups and tuning technologies.
CMF Buds 2a: Feature 12.4mm Bio-Fibre drivers and Dirac Tuning
CMF Buds 2: Come with 11mm PMI drivers, N52 magnets, and Dirac Opteo tuning
CMF Buds 2 Plus: Include 12mm LCP drivers, LDAC codec support, and Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification
Additionally, the Buds 2 Plus supports a pure tone audiometry test for personalized sound adjustment.
CMF is offering impressive ANC capabilities across the lineup:
CMF Buds 2a: Up to 42dB ANC with Transparency Mode
CMF Buds 2: Hybrid ANC up to 48dB
CMF Buds 2 Plus: Highest ANC at 50dB with Smart Adaptive Mode
All three models support Wind Noise Reduction 3.0, Ultra Bass Technology 2.0, and advanced call noise reduction.
CMF Buds 2a: Equipped with 4 HD microphones supporting Clear Voice Technology
CMF Buds 2 & 2 Plus: Feature six HD microphones each, integrated with Clear Voice Technology 3.0
Additionally, all models come with Spatial Audio effects and support low-latency mode (up to 110ms), ensuring a lag-free experience while gaming or watching videos. Dual-device connectivity is also supported.
In terms of water and dust resistance:
CMF Buds 2a: Rated IP54
CMF Buds 2 & Buds 2 Plus: Rated IP55
This makes the earbuds suitable for workouts and light rain conditions.
Each model includes a 460mAh battery in the charging case. The earbuds themselves differ:
CMF Buds 2a: 43mAh battery per bud, offering up to 8 hours of playback without ANC and 35.5 hours with the case. A 10-minute charge yields about 5.5 hours of playback.
CMF Buds 2: 53mAh battery per bud, up to 13.5 hours standalone, 55 hours total with case. 10-minute quick charge provides around 7.5 hours.
CMF Buds 2 Plus: Also 53mAh per bud, delivers up to 14 hours solo and 61.5 hours including the case. A 10-minute charge offers roughly 8.5 hours of playtime.
Conclusion
CMF's new Buds 2 series offers strong features like ANC, long battery life, and Hi-Res audio certification at competitive price points. With personalization options, multiple color choices, and solid build quality, CMF appears set to appeal to a wide range of Indian consumers looking for quality wireless audio solutions.