boAt Airdopes Prime 413 VS CMF Buds 2 Plus

The boAt Airdopes Prime 413 and the CMF Buds 2 Plus both feature an in-ear fit, offering a secure and comfortable listening experience. Both products are completely wireless, with no cables involved, and neither uses a neckband design. Neither of these earbuds includes wingtips, and both lack RGB lighting or a UV light feature.

When it comes to water resistance, the Airdopes Prime 413 is rated with an IPX5 rating, meaning it's resistant to water splashes from any direction. The CMF Buds 2 Plus, however, comes with a slightly higher IP rating at IP55, indicating it is protected against dust and low-pressure water jets, while also offering an additional IPX2 rating for resistance to vertical water drops.

Both models are equipped with stereo speakers and do not feature a display.

The boAt Airdopes Prime 413 and the CMF Buds 2 Plus both feature a 12 mm driver unit size, ensuring a similar size for the audio drivers in both models. In terms of frequency response, both earbuds have a range from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, allowing for a full spectrum of sound, from deep lows to high frequencies.

In terms of noise cancellation, the Airdopes Prime 413 does not offer active noise cancellation (ANC) but does provide passive noise reduction. In contrast, the CMF Buds 2 Plus includes ANC, which actively reduces external noise for a more immersive listening experience, while also featuring passive noise reduction.

The CMF Buds 2 Plus supports spatial audio, providing an enhanced 3D audio experience, while the Airdopes Prime 413 does not support this feature. Additionally, the CMF Buds 2 Plus includes a neodymium magnet, which may contribute to improved sound quality, while the Airdopes Prime 413 lacks this feature.

The boAt Airdopes Prime 413 and the CMF Buds 2 Plus both offer decent battery life, with the Airdopes Prime 413 providing 10 hours of playback and the CMF Buds 2 Plus offering 14 hours. In terms of the total battery life with the charging case, the Airdopes Prime 413 lasts for 40 hours, while the CMF Buds 2 Plus offers a slightly longer 43.5 hours.

When it comes to charging, the Airdopes Prime 413 has a much quicker charge time of just 0.5 hours, compared to the 1.5 hours required for the CMF Buds 2 Plus. The Airdopes also have a 35 mAh battery in the earbuds themselves, with a 400 mAh battery in the charging case. The CMF Buds 2 Plus features a larger 53 mAh battery in the earbuds, with a 460 mAh charging case.

Both models feature rechargeable batteries and have a battery level indicator, but neither supports wireless charging or solar power batteries.

The boAt Airdopes Prime 413 and the CMF Buds 2 Plus both support USB Type-C for charging, ensuring fast and efficient connectivity. Both earbuds are also equipped with Bluetooth version 5.4, providing stable wireless connections. In terms of Bluetooth range, both models offer a maximum range of 10 meters, making them comparable in this regard.

In terms of audio technology, the Airdopes Prime 413 does not support any high-definition audio codecs like LDAC, aptX, or AAC, while the CMF Buds 2 Plus supports LDAC and AAC, potentially offering better audio quality for compatible devices. However, neither model supports Bluetooth LE Audio, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, or aptX HD, and neither has NFC for Bluetooth pairing.

Additionally, the Airdopes Prime 413 has a lower audio latency of 60 ms, while the CMF Buds 2 Plus has a slightly higher latency of 105 ms. Neither model supports fast pairing or Auracast.

The boAt Airdopes Prime 413 and the CMF Buds 2 Plus share several common features, including support for fast charging, multipoint connectivity (with a count of 2), the ability to be used as a headset, a mute function, voice prompts, and the inclusion of a travel bag. Both models also place the control panel on the device, rather than on the earbuds themselves, and neither includes an in-line control panel, temperature sensor, or built-in camera remote control function.

However, there are some differences. The CMF Buds 2 Plus includes ambient sound mode, in/on-ear detection, and the ability to find a lost device, which are not available on the Airdopes Prime 413. The Airdopes Prime 413, on the other hand, does not support these features but has all the other core functionalities shared with the CMF Buds 2 Plus.

Neither product can read notifications, but both support voice prompts for easier interaction. Overall, both models provide a similar set of practical features, with the CMF Buds 2 Plus offering a few extra functionalities for enhanced convenience.

The boAt Airdopes Prime 413 and the CMF Buds 2 Plus both feature noise-canceling microphones, which help reduce background noise during calls or voice interactions. The Airdopes Prime 413 is equipped with 4 microphones, while the CMF Buds 2 Plus offers 6 microphones, providing a slight difference in microphone count.

Both models prioritize clear voice quality with the inclusion of noise-canceling technology, ensuring that external sounds are minimized during use. The key difference here lies in the microphone count, with the CMF Buds 2 Plus having more microphones, which may enhance voice clarity and call quality in certain scenarios.