CMF Buds 2a Dark Grey
Score: 74/100
Soundcore P31i
Score: 80/100Rankings
The P31i offers premium-grade adaptive ANC, long battery life and AI translation, positioning it as a strong mid-range contender. Its 11 mm drivers and six-mic system provide solid audio and call quality, though touch controls and lack of spatial audio limit its appeal to audiophiles.
The CMF Buds 2a are budget-friendly true-wireless earbuds offering hybrid ANC, a 12.4 mm driver and a feature-rich app. They deliver solid sound, fast charging and good battery life, though they lack auto-pause and high-resolution codecs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hours | 10 hoursbest | |
10 mbest | — | |
12.4 mmbest | 11 mm | |
20 Hzbest | — | |
2,900 Hzbest | — | |
460 mAhbest | — | |
42 dBbest | — | |
32 Ωbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 12.4 mm | 11 mm |
Supported Codecs | AAC | LDAC, Hi-Res Audio |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 18 months |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.28 g | 59 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8 hours | 10 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers hail the Buds 2a as a benchmark for budget true-wireless earbuds, emphasizing its effective 42 dB hybrid ANC, Dirac-tuned audio and seamless dual-device switching, while noting the absence of in-ear detection and high-resolution codecs.
Everyday users consistently praise the sound quality, robust ANC, long battery life and the feature-rich app, while common complaints revolve around the case's fingerprint-prone finish, lack of auto-pause and occasional touch-control sensitivity.
Professional reviewers commend the P31i for delivering premium-grade ANC (-52 dB) and a powerful 11 mm titanium driver package at a competitive price. They highlight the adaptive ANC, extensive six-mic AI call system, and the impressive 50-hour total battery life as major strengths, while noting the absence of spatial audio and high-resolution codecs as drawbacks for audiophiles.
Everyday users rave about the earbuds' price-to-performance ratio, praising the strong ANC, bass response, and the useful AI translation feature. Common complaints focus on overly sensitive touch controls and the need to experiment with ear-tip sizes for a secure fit.
“Amazing sound for the price - bass is punchy, vocals clear.”
“Case gets dirty easily - especially the light grey version.”
“If you are looking for a budget TWS at Rs 2,199, this should definitely be on your list. It's got ANC, multi-device connectivity, lots of bass and crisp details for the price.”
