CMF Buds 2a VS OnePlus Nord Buds 3R

Both the CMF Buds 2a and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R feature an in-ear fit, providing a similar design for comfortable wear. The CMF Buds 2a weigh 8.36 g, slightly lighter than the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R, which weigh 9 g.

In terms of ingress protection, the CMF Buds 2a are rated IP54 and IPX2, with water resistance being non-existent. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R have a slightly higher IP55 rating, offering water resistance, which may provide better protection against water exposure.

Both earbuds are wireless and do not feature neckbands, and neither includes wingtips. Both products also lack RGB lighting, UV light, and displays, as well as stereo speakers, which they both include for an immersive sound experience.

The CMF Buds 2a and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R both offer passive noise reduction, but there is a notable difference in their active noise cancellation (ANC) capabilities. The CMF Buds 2a include ANC, while the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R do not.

Both earbuds feature the same driver unit size of 12.4 mm, and they both cover a frequency range from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, meaning they should deliver similar low-end to high-end sound performance.

When it comes to additional sound technologies, the CMF Buds 2a do not support spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, nor do they include a neodymium magnet. In contrast, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R support spatial audio, but they also lack Dolby Atmos, Dirac Virtuo, and a neodymium magnet.

The CMF Buds 2a and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R offer similar battery features with some differences in performance. The CMF Buds 2a provide 8 hours of battery life, while the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R last longer with 12 hours of use. Additionally, the charging case for the CMF Buds 2a offers 27.5 hours of additional battery life, compared to the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R's 32 hours.

Both products require a charging time of around 2 hours, with the CMF Buds 2a taking 1.5 hours to fully charge, which is slightly quicker. Neither model supports wireless charging or features a solar power battery.

Both earbuds come with a rechargeable battery, a battery level indicator, and no specific mention of any other unique charging features.

The CMF Buds 2a and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R both feature USB Type-C connectivity and Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring reliable wireless performance. The CMF Buds 2a support fast pairing, which is not available on the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R.

Regarding audio codecs, the CMF Buds 2a supports AAC, while the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R do not. Neither product supports LDAC, LDHC, Bluetooth LE Audio, or aptX codecs, nor do they have aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, or aptX HD.

Both earbuds have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m, and neither supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC. Additionally, both can be used wirelessly, but only the CMF Buds 2a have a fast pairing feature.

The CMF Buds 2a and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R share several key features, including the find device function, fast charging support, multipoint connectivity (both with a count of 2), mute function, ability to be used as a headset, control panel placed on the device, voice prompts, and inclusion of a travel bag. These features are present in both products with no notable differences.

However, the CMF Buds 2a offer an additional ambient sound mode, which the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R do not. Both earbuds lack in/on-ear detection, the ability to read notifications, an in-line control panel, a temperature sensor, and a built-in camera remote control function.

Overall, the primary distinction between the two models in this group is the presence of ambient sound mode on the CMF Buds 2a, while the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R miss this feature.

Both the CMF Buds 2a and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R are equipped with 4 microphones each, ensuring clear audio capture. Additionally, both models feature a noise-canceling microphone, designed to reduce background noise during calls or recordings.

There are no differences between the two products in terms of microphone configuration or functionality, as both share the same microphone count and noise-canceling capabilities.

In summary, both products offer identical microphone features, providing an equivalent performance for voice clarity and noise reduction.