CMF Buds 2 Light Orange
Score: 86/100
Soundcore P31i with ANC
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Soundcore P31i offers ultra-light comfort, adaptive ANC and a 50-hour total battery life, making it ideal for commuters and travelers. Its bass-heavy tuning and limited transparency mode data may deter audiophiles seeking a balanced sound. Best suited for users who prioritize ANC and long endurance over detailed spec transparency.
CMF Buds 2 offer 48 dB hybrid ANC, Dirac-tuned sound and up to 55 hours total battery life in a sporty design. They provide spatial audio and low-latency gaming but the transparency mode is muffled and the default sound is bass-heavy, which may not suit all listeners. Best for budget-conscious commuters and gamers seeking strong ANC.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
13.5 hoursbest | 10 hours | |
55 hoursbest | 50 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | 120 minutes |
| ↓ lower better | 110 g | 59 gbest |
11 mmbest | 11 mmbest | |
6best | 6best | |
1 years | 1.5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 13.5 hours | 10 hours |
Battery Life (With Case) (hours) | 55 hours | 50 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 10 minutes | 120 minutes |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.1 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 110 g | 59 g |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 1.5 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Buds 2 for delivering strong low-frequency ANC, exceptional battery life, and rich, customizable sound thanks to Dirac Opteo tuning, all at a compelling price. They also note clear call quality and low-latency gaming as standout features, but criticize the ANC's tendency to soften bass and the transparency mode's muffled character, indicating it falls short of elite-grade noise cancellation.
Everyday users praise the Buds 2 for its top-notch ANC, punchy bass, long battery life, and useful dual-device pairing, often calling it the best value in its price segment. Common complaints revolve around ear-tip comfort, a bass-heavy default sound, and a transparency mode that feels muffled or adds white noise.
“"48dB ANC backs real-world performance on low-end noise; solid Transparency but muffled. Great mic system."”
“"Exceptional value at $59; impressive ANC (82% noise reduction), spatial audio, battery life. Ahead of sub-$80 competitors."”
“"ANC topnotch, Dirac optimized, battery, bass, spatial audio, dual connection-best in price range."”
Professional reviewers commend the P31i for their feather-light comfort, powerful bass from the 11 mm titanium-coated drivers, and a highly effective adaptive ANC that outperforms the prior P30i. They also note the lack of deep technical data and third-party benchmarks, which limits a full performance assessment.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the earbuds' ultra-light weight, punchy bass, and long battery life, while expressing mild concerns about fit stability and the scarcity of detailed user-generated feedback.
