CMF Buds Pro 2 Dark Grey
Score: 92/100EarFun Air Pro 4i
Score: 87/100Rankings
CMF Buds Pro 2 bring premium features such as LDAC, strong hybrid ANC and a unique Smart Dial to a sub-$70 price point, delivering long battery life and solid sound quality. The lack of case waterproofing and occasional firmware quirks keep it from being a flagship contender.
The EarFun Air Pro 4i delivers premium-grade audio and strong ANC at a budget price, with extensive codec support, fast charging and a robust app for EQ customization. Its main drawbacks are the lack of auto-pause detection and a somewhat bulky case.
| Attribute | | EarFun Air Pro 4i |
|---|---|---|
11 hoursbest | 9.5 hours | |
11 mmbest | — | |
— | 20 Hzbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
550 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.5 gbest | — |
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| Attribute | | EarFun Air Pro 4i |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 11 hours | 9.5 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the CMF Buds Pro 2 for delivering premium features-LDAC, strong ANC, and a customizable EQ-at an entry-level price. The main criticism from experts centers on the ANC dip when LDAC is active and the lack of wireless charging.
Everyday users love the sound quality boost from LDAC, the convenience of the Smart Dial, and the long battery life, especially for commuting and travel. Common complaints revolve around battery drain when using LDAC, occasional firmware update failures, and overly sensitive touch controls.
Professional reviewers rate the Air Pro 4i 4.5/5 or higher, praising its clean audio, effective ANC, and top-tier connectivity while noting the lack of in-ear detection and unverified ANC claims.
Everyday users rate the earbuds around 4.9/5, highlighting concert-like sound, strong ANC, intuitive app, clear calls, and fast/wireless charging, with complaints about battery drain and bulky case.
“Sound so good you feel like you're at a concert”
“ANC is light years ahead of the Air Pro 3”
“App is intuitive and the EQ customization is fantastic”
