CMF has launched its latest series of wireless earphones, namely Buds 2a, Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus. Each model targets different users with various features. The CMF Buds 2a is the entry-level model with a lightweight design, 42dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 12.4mm bio-fiber audio drivers, and enhanced bass performance.
It is equipped with 4 HD microphones, Clear Voice Technology, and Wind Noise Reduction 2.0 for clearer calls. The battery life can reach 35.5 hours without ANC and up to 23 hours with ANC active. The buds have an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance and support Bluetooth 5.4 with dual device connectivity.
The CMF Buds 2 is the mid-range model with 11mm dynamic audio drivers and PMI and PU diaphragm materials. It features Dirac Opteo audio, Spatial Audio Effect, and Ultra Bass Technology. In addition, it offers up to 48dB hybrid ANC and is equipped with 6 HD microphones, Clear Voice Technology 3.0, and Wind Noise Reduction 3.0. The battery is said to last up to 55 hours without ANC and 32 hours with ANC. It also supports adaptive ANC, transparent mode, touch control, and an IP55 rating.
The CMF Buds 2 Plus is the most premium model. It supports Hi-Res LDAC audio codec, 12mm audio drivers with LCP and PU diaphragms, Personal Sound Profile, Ultra Bass Technology 2.0, and Spatial Audio Effect. It also offers up to 50dB hybrid ANC and is equipped with 6 HD microphones, Clear Voice Technology 3.0, and Wind Noise Reduction 3.0. The battery is provided to last up to 61.5 hours without ANC and 33 hours with ANC. Other features include low latency mode, in-ear detection feature, and fast charging.
All three models support Bluetooth 5.4, dual-device connectivity, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and touch controls. Users can also adjust settings via the Nothing X app, including integration with ChatGPT for voice commands. However, unlike the Buds Pro series, these models do not have Smart Dial controls on the charging pod.
The Buds 2 are available in Grey, Green, and Orange for RM199. The Buds 2a are available in Dark Grey, Grey, and Orange for RM159. Meanwhile, the Buds 2 Plus are available in Blue and Grey, exclusively online, for RM229.
In addition, CMF also launched the Phone 2 Pro, a new mid-range device with a modular design and a closed back panel for better water resistance. It uses the Dimensity 7300 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.