CMF Buds 2 Plus launched with 50dB Hybrid ANC and LDAC support

April 28, 2025

Alongside the Phone 2 Pro, CMF by Nothing introduced new earbuds to their audio catalog with the CMF Buds 2a, Buds 2, and Buds 2 Plus. The latter is the most expensive (and feature-rich) of the bunch, so in this article, I’ll be briefly talking about its features and specifications, alongside the expected price in Nepal and availability.

CMF Buds 2 Plus Overview

Design and Audio

From the outside, the new CMF Buds 2 Plus look pretty similar to last year’s Buds 2 Pro but are unfortunately not available in the iconic orange colorway (at least for now).

The Buds 2 Plus ship in either Blue or Light Grey options and are rated IP55 against dust and water splashes. The standout ‘rotating dial’ is here to stay, and you can even customize it to adjust volume, answer calls, or activate the voice assistant alongside playback control. Surprisingly, the vanilla buds get a “transparent” dial, but the plus variant misses out on that.

In terms of audio, the Buds 2 Plus have 12mm LCP drivers with Hi-Res audio and LDAC support. The entry-level Buds 2a misses out, but both the Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus have Ultra Bass Technology 2.0 and Noise Reduction 3.0. That being said, all three earbuds support Spatial Audio and have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Noise Cancellation Features

Talking about ANC, the Buds 2 Plus have 50dB Hybrid ANC with Smart Adaptive Mode, while the regular model has 48dB Hybrid ANC, and the Buds 2a have 42dB ANC. The Plus variant also has six microphones in total versus just the 4 on the entry-level Buds 2a.

There’s Clear Voice 3.0 technology for noise-free call audio, and Buds 2 Plus also support customized ‘Personal Sound’ through an ‘audiometry test’. But to use that feature, you’re gonna have to download the companion Nothing X app from your app store.

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Battery Life and Extras

In terms of battery life, the Buds 2 Plus last the longest in the lineup with a playback of up to 14 hours (ANC off) on a single charge. With the case, you can extend that up to 61.5 hours. But one thing to note is that both the regular Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus have the same battery sizes: 53 mAh for the buds, 460 mAh for the case. Moreover, you can get up to 8.5 hours of playback with a quick 10-minute charge.

Using the Buds 2 Plus with a Nothing/CMF phone will enable latency as low as 110ms, which is suitable for latency-sensitive activities like gaming. Moreover, the Buds 2 Plus also offer dual-device connectivity for added convenience.

CMF Buds 2 Plus Specifications

Drivers: 12mm custom LCP drivers
Sound: High Res Audio, LDAC support, Ultra Bass Technology 2.0
Noise cancellation: Smart Hybrid ANC up to 50dB
Microphones: 6 (3 per bud), Clear Voice Tech 3.0
Audio support: Spatial Audio
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4
Pairing: Dual device, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
Battery life: 14 hours (buds), up to 61.5 hours (with case)
Water resistance: Buds – IP55, Case – IPX2
Companion App: Nothing X
Colors: Light Grey, Blue

CMF Buds 2 Plus Price in Nepal and Availability

The Buds 2 Plus cost INR 3299 and are available for purchase through Flipkart. When they make it here, we expect the CMF Buds 2 Plus price in Nepal to be around NPR 5,999.