Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC
Apple
79 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDR-E9LP
Sony
23 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC | Sony MDR-E9LP | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | wired |
| Ear Tips | multiple in ear headphone tips | 2x earbuds |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12.399999618530273 mm | 13.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 18 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 104 dB★ |
| Codecs | CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC Bluetooth Headphones, 12.4mm Dynamic Driver for Big Bass, 4 Mic Clear Calls, Sport Ear Buds for iPhone, Android, Dark Grey | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5mins charge [max 2hrs of playtime] | — |
| Charging | — | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35.5 hrs★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong sound (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC2.717score per dollar
vs
Sony MDR-E9LP2.322score per dollar
Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Buds CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.
