CMF Buds 2a

CMF Buds 2a

Launched Apr 2025 · Earbuds (TWS)

45
BasicGifng score
Good for valueGood for commute

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Usual price ₹1,999 · launch price ₹2,199

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Score breakdown

Sound
39
Noise cancelling
47
Battery
27
Features
61
Calls
43
Comfort & fit
78

Each part is measured the same way for every model (from specs and lab test measurements where they exist) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Very low price for what you get
  • Balanced sound with clean treble and a wide stage; bass improves with Ultra Bass
  • Noise cancelling handles a commute well
  • Clear voice pickup on calls indoors
  • Light and comfortable
  • Two-device connection and custom EQ
  • Cheapest of the range

Cons

  • No in-ear detection
  • Feels plasticky
  • Wind badly affects calls outdoors
  • Busy electronic tracks can sound muffled
  • No way to set ANC strength
  • Bluetooth range weaker outdoors
  • Thin, hollow sound with little dynamic range
  • Tom's GuideApr 2026

    Editor's Choice: among the best very cheap earbuds you can buy, with good sound and handy features for the money; tested the global model.

  • GizmodoJun 2025

    In a test of all three CMF Buds 2 models, the 2a came last: thinnest sound and weakest ANC, so the reviewer says to skip it for the Buds 2 or 2 Plus.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers12.4 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCYes, up to 42 dB (maker's figure)
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Earbuds alone8 h, 5 h with ANC
With the case35.5 h, 23 h with ANC
Fast charging10 min = 5.5 h (claimed)
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones4
Call noise reductionClear Voice Technology, Wind Noise Reduction 2.0
Connection
Bluetooth5.4
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingYes
Latency / game mode110 ms (maker's figure), game mode
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight (one earbud)4.28 g
Water resistanceIP54
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursDark Grey, Light Grey, Orange

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