boAt Airdopes Prime 701 VS CMF Buds 2a

The boAt Airdopes Prime 701 and CMF Buds 2a both feature an in-ear fit, providing a secure and comfortable listening experience. Both products are wireless, with no cables or neckbands, and neither includes wingtips or RGB lighting. Additionally, both have stereo speakers for a quality audio output.

In terms of water resistance, the Airdopes Prime 701 is rated IPX5, meaning it is resistant to water splashes and light rain, making it more suitable for outdoor use or workouts. In contrast, the CMF Buds 2a has a dual IP rating of IP54 and IPX2, offering only basic protection from dust and limited water resistance, with no specific mention of resistance to submersion or significant splashing.

When it comes to other design features, both earbuds lack UV light and displays, ensuring a simpler, more streamlined design without additional visual or functional features.

Both the boAt Airdopes Prime 701 and CMF Buds 2a are equipped with active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, which should help block out background noise for an immersive listening experience. The frequency range for both products is identical, with both reaching from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, offering a full spectrum of sound from deep bass to high treble.

In terms of additional sound features, the Airdopes Prime 701 supports spatial audio, which enhances the audio experience by providing a sense of directionality in sound, making it more immersive. The CMF Buds 2a, however, does not support spatial audio.

Neither product includes Dolby Atmos, Dirac Virtuo, or neodymium magnets, which are additional technologies that could further enhance the audio experience, but both earbuds are similar in lacking these features.

Both the boAt Airdopes Prime 701 and CMF Buds 2a offer 8 hours of battery life on a single charge, ensuring all-day use before needing to recharge. The charging cases, however, differ in their total battery life. The Airdopes Prime 701’s case provides up to 42 hours of additional use, while the CMF Buds 2a’s case offers 27.5 hours, giving the boAt earbuds a longer overall battery backup.

Both products take 1.5 hours to fully charge, and neither supports wireless charging or solar power. However, both feature a battery level indicator and come with rechargeable batteries, providing convenience and ease of use.

Overall, while the battery life for each earbud is the same, the Airdopes Prime 701 stands out with a significantly longer battery life from its charging case.

Both the boAt Airdopes Prime 701 and CMF Buds 2a feature USB Type-C charging, which ensures fast and efficient charging for both. However, the Airdopes Prime 701 lacks fast pairing, while the CMF Buds 2a supports it, allowing for quicker connection to compatible devices.

In terms of audio codecs, the Airdopes Prime 701 does not support AAC, while the CMF Buds 2a does. This means that the CMF Buds 2a could potentially deliver better sound quality for devices that support AAC codec streaming.

Both products offer a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters, and neither supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC or has advanced audio technologies like LDAC, LDHC, aptX, or Auracast.

Both the boAt Airdopes Prime 701 and CMF Buds 2a come with ambient sound mode, allowing you to hear your surroundings while listening to music or taking calls. Both also have the find device feature, helping you locate your earbuds if misplaced. They support fast charging, ensuring quick power-ups, and can connect to two devices simultaneously with their multipoint support.

Each product can be used as a headset, has a mute function, and offers voice prompts to guide you through usage. Both earbuds also include a travel bag for storage, and neither features an in-line control panel or a built-in camera remote control function. Additionally, both lack temperature sensors and in/on-ear detection capabilities.

Overall, the Airdopes Prime 701 and CMF Buds 2a are nearly identical in terms of features, with no significant differences between the two in this category.

Both the boAt Airdopes Prime 701 and CMF Buds 2a feature 4 microphones, allowing for clear audio during calls or voice commands. Additionally, both products are equipped with noise-canceling microphones, which helps reduce background noise for better call quality in noisy environments.

With these similar specifications, the microphone performance should be quite comparable for both models, providing effective noise reduction and clear communication.

There are no differences in the microphone setup between the Airdopes Prime 701 and CMF Buds 2a in this category.