CMF Buds Pro 2 Light Grey
Score: 83/100
Soundcore Liberty 5
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Soundcore Liberty 5 blends high-end audio features-LDAC, Dolby Audio, adaptive ANC-with solid battery life and multipoint support, positioning it as a premium-ish ANC earbud at a competitive price.
CMF Buds Pro 2 deliver strong hybrid ANC, clear calls and solid battery life at an affordable price, though they lack premium codec support and multipoint connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
39 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
10 mbest | — | |
10 mmbest | 9.2 mm | |
5,000 Hzbest | — | |
200 Ωbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.76 g | 4.6 gbest |
— | 18 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 10 mm | 9.2 mm |
Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC, LDAC |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Multipoint Connection | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 5.76 g | 4.6 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 39 hours | 12 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the CMF Buds Pro for delivering strong hybrid ANC, clear call performance and impressive battery life at a sub-$70 price, noting the lack of LDAC, absence of dual-device pairing and a plastic case that feels less premium.
Everyday users generally appreciate the earbuds' ANC, call clarity, long battery life and quick charge, but complain about limited codec support, occasional app crashes and the case's susceptibility to scratches.
“Best $50 earbuds for commuting - blocks train noise well.”
“Call quality is amazing - my colleagues hear me clearly even in wind.”
“Battery lasts all week with daily use.”
Reviewers applaud the Liberty 5 for its sophisticated Adaptive ANC, Dolby Audio, and digital battery display, while noting touch-control sensitivity and the need for an app account.
Users love the strong ANC, clear calls and long battery life, but many mention the case scratches easily and the touch controls can be finicky.
