CMF Buds 2a VS JLab Go Pods ANC

The CMF Buds 2a and the JLab Go Pods ANC both feature an in-ear fit, making them compact and easy to wear for extended periods. However, they differ in weight, with the CMF Buds 2a being lighter at 8.36 g, compared to the 16.8 g weight of the JLab Go Pods ANC. This may make the Buds 2a feel less bulky during use.

When it comes to ingress protection, the CMF Buds 2a offers an IP54 rating, which provides resistance to dust and water splashes, as well as a lower IPX2 water resistance. In contrast, the JLab Go Pods ANC has a higher IP66 rating, offering stronger protection against dust and water, making them more suited for exposure to moisture.

Both products are wire-free, meaning they don't have cables to manage, and neither has a neckband design. Neither product includes wingtips or RGB lighting, and neither has a UV light or display. Both feature stereo speakers, ensuring a full audio experience.

Both the CMF Buds 2a and the JLab Go Pods ANC feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, ensuring they help block out external noise for a more immersive listening experience. The two products also have identical frequency ranges, with both covering from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, offering a wide range for audio playback.

In terms of driver unit size, the CMF Buds 2a has a larger 12.4 mm driver compared to the 10 mm driver in the JLab Go Pods ANC. While the size difference is relatively small, it could impact the sound performance, with larger drivers typically delivering more powerful sound.

Neither product supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, and neither uses a neodymium magnet. These specifications are identical for both products, meaning they don’t include advanced features like 3D audio or high-end magnetic materials for sound quality enhancement.

The CMF Buds 2a and the JLab Go Pods ANC both offer solid battery performance. The CMF Buds 2a provides 8 hours of playback time, while the JLab Go Pods ANC offers slightly less at 7.5 hours. The charging cases of both products extend their use significantly, with the CMF Buds 2a providing 27.5 hours of additional charge, while the JLab Go Pods ANC offers 28.5 hours, which is just a bit more.

Both earbuds deliver the same 5 hours of battery life with ANC activated. When it comes to charging, the CMF Buds 2a charges in 1.5 hours, which is faster than the JLab Go Pods ANC's 2-hour charge time.

In terms of battery power, the CMF Buds 2a features a 43 mAh battery, while the JLab Go Pods ANC has a slightly higher 50 mAh battery. The CMF Buds 2a's charging case holds a 460 mAh battery, whereas the JLab Go Pods ANC has a 350 mAh case battery. Both products lack wireless charging and solar power options but do include a battery level indicator and are rechargeable.

The CMF Buds 2a and the JLab Go Pods ANC both offer fast pairing, USB Type-C connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring smooth and modern wireless performance. Both products also support AAC audio codec, which ensures good audio quality over Bluetooth.

In terms of audio latency, the CMF Buds 2a has a lower latency of 110 ms, while the JLab Go Pods ANC has a higher latency of 200 ms, which could affect real-time audio sync for activities like gaming or video watching.

Other than that, both products share similar features, including a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters and the ability to be used wirelessly. Neither supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC, and neither includes advanced audio technologies like LDAC, LDHC, Bluetooth LE Audio, or aptX codecs (including aptX Adaptive, Low Latency, HD, or Lossless). Both products also lack support for Auracast and aptX Voice.

Both the CMF Buds 2a and the JLab Go Pods ANC feature ambient sound mode, allowing users to hear their surroundings while wearing the earbuds. They also include a mute function and can be used as a headset for calls or other voice-related tasks. Additionally, both earbuds support fast charging, have voice prompts, and come with a travel bag for portability.

The CMF Buds 2a offers a find device feature, which the JLab Go Pods ANC lacks. Both products support multipoint connectivity with a count of 2 devices, allowing them to be connected to multiple devices at once. Neither product can read notifications or has an in-line control panel. Both have control panels placed on the device itself for user interaction.

Neither product includes an in-ear detection feature, a temperature sensor, or a built-in camera remote control function.

Both the CMF Buds 2a and the JLab Go Pods ANC feature 4 microphones, ensuring clear audio capture during calls or voice commands. Additionally, both products are equipped with noise-canceling microphones, which help reduce background noise for more focused and clearer communication.

There are no differences between the two products in terms of microphone specifications; they both offer the same number of microphones and similar noise-canceling capabilities.