When recently nothing was launched its new CMF audio line-up, it tried to tick all boxes, clean designs and good facilities. There are three earphones on the plaater. These are Buds 2A, Buds 2, and Buds 2 Plus. We have tested Mid-Tier Buds 2 and Top-And Buds 2 Plus, and both promise impressive value for their price. The CMF Buds 2 earphone is priced at Rs 2,699, and the Buds 2 Plus is Rs 3,299. If you are wondering which one is right for you, then here is a wide comparison based on design, sound, noise cancellation, battery life and overall experience.

Design and comfort

CMF Buds 2 comes in a familiar class case with a playful twist – a transparent rotating element to attach a cord. It has a PC + ABS (a thermoplastic blend) matte finish that does not lift the fingerprint and has enough compact to slide in your pocket. The earbuds themselves are light (4.5 grams), a safe fit, and IP55-rated, so they can avoid sweat-level workouts and a little rain.

On the other hand, Buds 2 Plus, a little more premium looks. The case looks smooth, with a soft-touch finish and tight panel seam, which is a rare treatment at this price point. The case has an uniform decorative aluminum dial, which is sad that no one performs real work, but looks calm. Earbuds feel just as light, although silicone ear tips can be better – they should not do with seals as well as those that affect both comfort and ANC performance. This is a small but noticeable design quirk.

Between the two, Buds 2 wins comfortably, while Buds 2 Plus Edge proceeds on bunder hehtics and quality.

Setup and control

Both earbuds easily pair with devices through Bluetooth 5.4 and work well with some X apps available on Android and iOS. The app provides easy control over ANC, gestures, EQ presets and firmware updates.

We set Buds 2 with CMF Phone 2, Infinix GT 30 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro and Pairing. The Buds 2 Plus provides an equally smooth setup, and both earbuds support double connections for two devices at once.

Touch gestures on both are perfectly adapable – you can adjust the volume, switch ANC mode, or leave the tracks with a tap. You can also disable wear detection and use ‘Find My Yearbad’ to detect a missing bud through a loud beep.

When it comes to installing and controlling it, it is a tie between Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus. Both slices offer pairing and user friendly control options.

sound quality

This is the place where two earbuds begin to separate more noticeable.

CMF Buds 2 features custom 11 mm drivers with a tuning that leads to clarity and balance. These include Ultra Bass Technology 2.0, Derech Opto Correction and a spatial audio effect. This is a technical jargon, but what it means in the real world here: Bass is definitely present on Buds 2, but it is not overwhelmed. Mids and high -clean -safety come, offer a pleasant, accessible sound in styles. For many people, this will be more than enough.

The Buds 2 Plus, however, crank a notch with 12 mm LCP drivers and LDAC supports for the hi-rase audio. The difference is worth noting – more depth, better means separation, and slightly more body at the low end. But the bass can be heavy, especially on the default pop preset, which eliminates clarity. If you prefer more natural sound, the classical EQ preset works better.

He said, Buds 2 Plus also has an individual sound profile facility that tailor the sound for your hearing. This is a great feature in theory, but you need a very calm environment to work well or interfere with the ambient noise calibration.

Essentially, Buds 2 Plus offers more advanced audio options, but if you are not a fan to overpower the bass, you can really like the simple, more balanced sound of Buds 2.

ANC and transparency mode

Both earbuds support active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode, but the Buds 2 Plus has upper hand on paper with 50DB ANC with 5400mHz frequency range, while 48DB on buds and 2 compared to 5200Hz. In practice, ANC performance on Buds 2 on ANC is excellent for its price. You will feel the difference when using earbuds in a noise environment like a market or even a news room. Even it supports adaptive ANC that adjusts in real time.

Buds 2 Plus, however, improve with low and mid -frequency noise and overall more powerful ANCs. But there is a grip, the weak seal caused by low quality ear tips limits its full potential. High-existence noise slips more easily.

Transparency modes on both are good for interaction and awareness.

But compared to both, we were expecting Buds 2 Plus to win on ANC performance, and they do they until you swap the tips. Otherwise, Buds 2 gives you a more consistent experience out of the box.

Mike quality and call display

CMF Buds 2 comes with three mixes per earbud and clear voice technology 3.0, which helps reduce air noise and makes your voice clear. During the call, the background noise was appropriately handled, and the voice pickup was natural and stable.

CMF does 2 plus tomorrow, on the other hand, increase the bar with six microphones and even better voice pickups. The call audio looked natural, and the sounds were clear.

Between the two, Buds 2 Plus wins here clearly, especially for regular callers or distance workers.

Battery life and charging

Battery life is another strong suit for both earbuds.

The Buds 2 promises up to 13.5 hours at a charge without ANC, and about 7.5 hours with ANC. AAC and ANC are sometimes togged into real-world use, we get about 8 to 9 hours, which is excellent. The case adds a total of 55 hours without ANC, and a quick 10-minute top-up gives you a 4-hour playback.

Buds 2 Plus gains 14 hours with AAC and about 9 to 10 hours with LDAC. In our test, claims were held, being a bit beyond with the actual number. The 10 -minute charge uses about 5 hours, which is incredibly convenient.

When it comes to battery and charging, Buds 2 Plus wins, but both models offer top-tier battery life at their own price.

So, which one should you buy?

Here is a simple breakdown:

If you want a mild, comfortable design with decent ANC, balanced sound, and excellent battery life at a budget favorable price, then choose CMF Buds 2. These are great for common listeners who want something reliable and easy to use daily.

If you care about high-resolution audio, deep ANC and better call quality, choose CMF Buds 2 Plus. Despite a little annoying ear tips, overall experience – especially with LDAC and better microphone – makes great for those who are looking to maximize audio features without spending more.