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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Nothing CMF Buds 2a vs OnePlus Buds 4

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Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Nothing CMF Buds 2a

6974434225138 · Orange · UK

CMF Buds 2a orange earbuds in an open orange charging case marked Buds 2A
Exact model & source notes

CMF Buds 2a (store SKU 6974434225138 in Orange on the UK and US Nothing stores) are true wireless earbuds with ANC up to 42 dB, a 12.4 mm bio-fibre driver, four microphones and Bluetooth 5.4 with dual connection.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC
4.28 gWeight per earbud4.73 g
2 of 11 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
See the 11 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

OnePlus Buds 4

5481158909 · Storm Gray · UK

OnePlus Buds 4 in Storm Gray sitting in their open grey charging case
Exact model & source notes

OnePlus Buds 4 are true wireless earbuds with real-time adaptive ANC, a dual-driver design (11 mm woofer plus 6 mm tweeter) and Bluetooth 5.4 with LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC, plus Steady Connect for extended range on select OnePlus phones. This record is the Storm Gray colour (UK SKU 5481158909); OnePlus rates it at 6 hours with ANC on and 24 hours with the case using AAC.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Nothing CMF Buds 2a UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

OnePlus Buds 4 UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE5 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 05

Weight per earbud

Manufacturer-stated mass of one earbud, plotted only when both sources state a per-earbud figure. The charging case is separate. This is not a comfort or fit rating.

Nothing CMF Buds 2a4.28 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 42.75 g.

OnePlus Buds 44.73 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud, stated as 4.73 ± 0.2 g on both UK and US pages. The UK page gives the charging case as 39.57 ± 1 g (total 49.02 ± 1 g); the US page gives 39.97 ± 1 g (total 49.42 ± 1 g).

Explore the full specifications

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Nothing CMF Buds 2aBluetooth 5.4 (AAC, SBC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the case
OnePlus Buds 4Bluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer lists AAC and SBC codec support; support for other codecs remains unverified. Charging is quoted with a Type-C cable.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed without an exact supported-phone range on these Buds 4 pages. Steady Connect is restricted to select OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 15.0.0 or later. The declared Bluetooth range is 10 m; actual conditions and interference vary. Case charging is separate and does not establish cable audio.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Nothing CMF Buds 2aEarbuds up to 5 hours with ANC on and 8 hours with ANC off; with the charging case 23 hours with ANC on and 35.5 hours with ANC off.
OnePlus Buds 4Earbuds: 6 hours with ANC on, 11 hours with ANC off (AAC). With the case: 24 hours with ANC on, 45 hours with ANC off (AAC). Using LHDC: 5.5 / 22 hours with ANC on and 9 / 37 hours with ANC off.
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Nothing laboratory results at 25 °C, 50% volume, AAC, other features at default settings; actual life varies with use. Talk time is listed separately (earbuds 3.5 h ANC on / 4 h ANC off; with case 15.6 h / 18.4 h).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus test figures at 50% volume with the stated codec. Fast charge: 10 minutes gives 3.5 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off, AAC.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Drivers

Nothing CMF Buds 2aCustom 12.4 mm dynamic driver, bio-fibre + custom TPU diaphragm, Dirac tuning
OnePlus Buds 4Dual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter
Sources
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Woofer: 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm; tweeter: flat diaphragm.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Companion app

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNothing X app (Android and iOS): customise equaliser and controls, find my earbuds, low lag mode, software updates
OnePlus Buds 4Compatible with the HeyMelody app. Sound features: Sound Master EQ (Balanced, Serenade and Bass Mode presets, a customisable six-band EQ and BassWave); Golden Sound personal audio profile from an ear scan and listening test
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Nothing says all these features are available on Nothing OS and in the Nothing X app for iOS and other Android devices (Android 6.0 and above, iOS 13 and above); on Nothing OS 1.5.6 and higher the settings are built into the phone.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Golden Sound (and OnePlus 3D Audio) is set in 'Earbuds Function' on OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above; other users (iOS / Android 7.0 and above) need the HeyMelody app. The specification page also lists OTA updates.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Charge time

Nothing CMF Buds 2aFull charge (0-100%) in 89 minutes with the case connected to a USB-C cable; with the case unplugged, the earbuds charge inside it in 57 minutes
OnePlus Buds 4Earbuds about 50 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Fast charge: after a 10-minute charge, up to 5.5 hours of playback with the case or 2 hours without it (ANC off, 50% volume, AAC, Nothing laboratory, 25 °C).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Show 5 more verified differences

Bluetooth codecs

Nothing CMF Buds 2aAAC, SBC
OnePlus Buds 4LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC
Sources
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res Audio up to 1 Mbps, 24 bit, 192 kHz. Hi-Res Audio is supported on Android devices with LHDC 5.0 (OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above via 'Earbuds Function'; other Android 7.0 and above via the HeyMelody app) and is not supported on iOS devices.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Controls

Nothing CMF Buds 2aTouch controls: double tap to skip forward or answer/hang up calls; triple tap to skip back or reject calls; tap and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode.
OnePlus Buds 4Touch controls on the stem: slide up or down for volume; long touch and hold to switch between Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes; single tap to play or pause; double tap for the next song; triple tap for the previous song
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Customisable (footnote 7): double tap, triple tap, tap & hold and double tap & hold can be set to next song, previous song, volume up, volume down, voice assistant or switching noise cancellation modes, via phone settings on Nothing OS 1.5.6+ or the Nothing X app on Android 6.0+/iOS 13+.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Single tap must be manually activated in the phone Settings (OnePlus phones) or the HeyMelody app (other Android and iOS). OnePlus also lists a tap for the phone's built-in voice assistant (activated manually in the same way), Double-Tap for Camera Control and three taps for AI Translation on select OnePlus devices.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Nothing CMF Buds 2aIP54 (earbuds)
OnePlus Buds 4IP55 (earbuds only; the charging case is not rated)
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

The specification lists 'IPX2 case', but footnote 4 says the IP54 test applies to the earbuds and 'the charging case is not supported'; the case rating is therefore left out. · Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus: the earbuds feature IP55 water and dust resistance, however the charging case does not. Water and dust resistance may diminish with device ageing; liquid and dust damage are not covered under the warranty.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight per earbud

In Visual facts
Nothing CMF Buds 2a4.28 g
OnePlus Buds 44.73 g
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 42.75 g.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud, stated as 4.73 ± 0.2 g on both UK and US pages. The UK page gives the charging case as 39.57 ± 1 g (total 49.02 ± 1 g); the US page gives 39.97 ± 1 g (total 49.42 ± 1 g).

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Dimensions

Nothing CMF Buds 2aEach earbud 32.5 x 20.3 x 24.3 mm; charging case 54.7 x 54.7 x 23 mm (height x width x depth)
OnePlus Buds 4Each earbud: 31 x 20.6 x 24.2 mm; charging case: 65.4 x 52.4 x 25.3 mm
Sources
Missing or non-comparable evidence (22)

Listed driver impedances

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 418 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15%
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · The table gives two values but does not explicitly assign them to a named driver or a headphone input/load condition. Do not invent a woofer/tweeter assignment or amplifier compatibility result.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

AI Translation

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4Yes
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Three earbud taps activate AI Translation on the OnePlus phone; available on select OnePlus devices with OxygenOS 15.0.1 and above.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Playback with case, AAC, ANC on

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 424 h
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Music playback with the case, AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. OnePlus Test Laboratory claim; actual performance varies.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK published case weight

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 439.57 g
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · UK: 39.57 ± 1 g; US: 39.97 ± 1 g. The selected SKU is UK; the source discrepancy is unexplained. Do not average the figures, assert physical equivalence across regions or interpret case weight as the earbuds-and-case total.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Case charging connector

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4USB Type-C
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · The source describes charging, not USB audio or data operation. Compatible charger power and a cable-audio mode are not established.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DAC

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4Dual DACs: a dedicated DAC for each driver (11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter)
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wearing style

Nothing CMF Buds 2aIn-ear, true wireless (ear tips in sizes S, M and L)
OnePlus Buds 4In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in S, M and L)
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · A pair of earbuds and a charging case (with a lanyard hole); ear tips in sizes S, M and L are in the box. Nothing does not state the ear tip material.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists ear tips in S, M and L pairs, with M pre-installed. OnePlus does not state the ear tip material.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Quick pairing

Nothing CMF Buds 2aGoogle Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair
OnePlus Buds 4Not verified
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Fast Pair works on supported Android devices running Google Play services 11.7+ (back to Android 6.0); Find My and device renaming support need Android 10 or later.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Find My Earbuds

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4Yes
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Listed by name only; OnePlus does not describe how it works on these pages.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio head tracking

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4Not verified
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

No explicit head-tracking presence or absence is established in the complete reviewed Buds4 pages. OnePlus3DAudio alone does not prove head tracking. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Low lag mode

Nothing CMF Buds 2a110 ms with a Nothing phone in Game Mode
OnePlus Buds 4Not verified
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · The Other features table says 'less than 110 ms under Game Mode' with a Nothing Phone; footnote 5 says latency can be reduced to as low as 110 ms with Nothing phones and Game Mode on. Source field: Low lag mode.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Low-latency mode

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 447 ms low latency
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus Test Laboratory figure; enabled automatically on OnePlus phones, manual operation in the HeyMelody app on other brands.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer microphone sensitivity

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4-38 ± 1 dB
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Buds4 gives no dBV/Pa reference; Pro3 explicitly gives dBV/Pa. These different bases cannot establish a microphone-performance difference.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer rated power

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 410 mW
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · The Audio table does not explicitly assign this rating to an individual driver or define a continuous/peak basis. No power-handling or sound-quality ranking is established.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer sensitivity and reference

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4118 ± 1.3 dB at 1 mW
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Buds 4 names a 1 mW input but no frequency or test fixture. Buds Pro 3 names 1 kHz and the literal “Input: -10 dB IEC711” notation, without identifying that input in volts or milliwatts. These do not provide sensitivity on the same basis; do not convert or rank them.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK published earbuds and case total weight

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 449.02 g
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · UK: 49.02 ± 1 g; US: 49.42 ± 1 g. These are published total values, not newly calculated sums. The regional difference remains unexplained.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound features

Nothing CMF Buds 2aDirac, Ultra Bass Technology, Custom EQ; tuning by Nothing and Dirac
OnePlus Buds 4Not verified
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · The Sound features table says 'Ultra Bass Technology'; the product copy calls it 'Ultra Bass Technology 2.0'.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Unreferenced advertised sound pressure

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 496.5 dB
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · No frequency, input reference, weighting or explicit maximum label is supplied in this row. Do not reinterpret as maximum SPL or sensitivity.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4Spatial audio rendering
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Marketed as OnePlus 3D Audio. Set through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 12 or later, or through HeyMelody for other iOS/Android 7 or later users. These pages do not explicitly establish head tracking.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bone-conduction voice pickup sensor

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4Not verified
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

The complete reviewed Buds4 pages describe three microphones per side but do not establish VPU presence or absence. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless case charging

Nothing CMF Buds 2aNot verified
OnePlus Buds 4Not verified
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Buds 4

The complete reviewed exact pages list USB-C charging but do not explicitly establish wireless-charging presence or absence. Omission does not mean false. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

3 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

YOUR CHOICE

Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

OnePlus Buds 4

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Nothing CMF Buds 2a

What it brings

  • They include Adaptive ANC, Transparency mode, dual connection and find my earbuds support.
  • Each earbud weighs 4.28 g and the case 42.75 g, and the case has a lanyard hole for carrying.

What to check

  • Rated playback is 8 hours per charge and 35.5 hours with the case with ANC off, falling to 5 and 23 hours with ANC on.
  • ANC is rated to 42 dB over up to 2900 Hz, calls use four microphones (two per earbud), the listed codecs are AAC and SBC, and the IP54 rating covers the earbuds but not the charging case.

OnePlus Buds 4

What it brings

  • Supports the LHDC 5.0 codec alongside AAC and SBC, plus dual-device connection and Google Fast Pair.
  • Adaptive ANC is rated up to 55 dB, with separate Adaptive and Transparency modes, and each earbud has three microphones for calls.

What to check

  • The specification page lists USB-C case charging; wireless-charging support is not established by the reviewed exact sources.
  • Battery drops when using LHDC: 5.5 hours per charge with ANC on, versus 6 hours with AAC. OnePlus's UK and US pages also give slightly different case weights (39.57 g and 39.97 g).
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
36 of 36 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Nothing CMF Buds 2a and OnePlus Buds 4
SpecificationNothing CMF Buds 2aOnePlus Buds 4
Wearing style
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · A pair of earbuds and a charging case (with a lanyard hole); ear tips in sizes S, M and L are in the box. Nothing does not state the ear tip material.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists ear tips in S, M and L pairs, with M pre-installed. OnePlus does not state the ear tip material.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in sizes S, M and L)In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in S, M and L)
Weight per earbudDifferent
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 42.75 g.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud, stated as 4.73 ± 0.2 g on both UK and US pages. The UK page gives the charging case as 39.57 ± 1 g (total 49.02 ± 1 g); the US page gives 39.97 ± 1 g (total 49.42 ± 1 g).

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
4.28 g4.73 g
Each earbud 32.5 x 20.3 x 24.3 mm; charging case 54.7 x 54.7 x 23 mm (height x width x depth)Each earbud: 31 x 20.6 x 24.2 mm; charging case: 65.4 x 52.4 x 25.3 mm
Dust, sweat and water resistanceDifferent
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

The specification lists 'IPX2 case', but footnote 4 says the IP54 test applies to the earbuds and 'the charging case is not supported'; the case rating is therefore left out. · Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus: the earbuds feature IP55 water and dust resistance, however the charging case does not. Water and dust resistance may diminish with device ageing; liquid and dust damage are not covered under the warranty.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
IP54 (earbuds)IP55 (earbuds only; the charging case is not rated)
UK published case weight
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · UK: 39.57 ± 1 g; US: 39.97 ± 1 g. The selected SKU is UK; the source discrepancy is unexplained. Do not average the figures, assert physical equivalence across regions or interpret case weight as the earbuds-and-case total.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not provided39.57 g
UK published earbuds and case total weight
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · UK: 49.02 ± 1 g; US: 49.42 ± 1 g. These are published total values, not newly calculated sums. The regional difference remains unexplained.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not provided49.02 g
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer lists AAC and SBC codec support; support for other codecs remains unverified. Charging is quoted with a Type-C cable.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed without an exact supported-phone range on these Buds 4 pages. Steady Connect is restricted to select OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 15.0.0 or later. The declared Bluetooth range is 10 m; actual conditions and interference vary. Case charging is separate and does not establish cable audio.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Bluetooth 5.4 (AAC, SBC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the caseBluetooth 5.4 with Steady Connect; LHDC 5.0, AAC and SBC codecs; dual-device connection
Battery lifeDifferent
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Nothing laboratory results at 25 °C, 50% volume, AAC, other features at default settings; actual life varies with use. Talk time is listed separately (earbuds 3.5 h ANC on / 4 h ANC off; with case 15.6 h / 18.4 h).

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OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus test figures at 50% volume with the stated codec. Fast charge: 10 minutes gives 3.5 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off, AAC.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Earbuds up to 5 hours with ANC on and 8 hours with ANC off; with the charging case 23 hours with ANC on and 35.5 hours with ANC off.Earbuds: 6 hours with ANC on, 11 hours with ANC off (AAC). With the case: 24 hours with ANC on, 45 hours with ANC off (AAC). Using LHDC: 5.5 / 22 hours with ANC on and 9 / 37 hours with ANC off.
Charge timeDifferent
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Fast charge: after a 10-minute charge, up to 5.5 hours of playback with the case or 2 hours without it (ANC off, 50% volume, AAC, Nothing laboratory, 25 °C).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
Full charge (0-100%) in 89 minutes with the case connected to a USB-C cable; with the case unplugged, the earbuds charge inside it in 57 minutesEarbuds about 50 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes
Bluetooth codecsDifferent
Sources
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res Audio up to 1 Mbps, 24 bit, 192 kHz. Hi-Res Audio is supported on Android devices with LHDC 5.0 (OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above via 'Earbuds Function'; other Android 7.0 and above via the HeyMelody app) and is not supported on iOS devices.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
AAC, SBCLHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC
YesYes
Low lag mode
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · The Other features table says 'less than 110 ms under Game Mode' with a Nothing Phone; footnote 5 says latency can be reduced to as low as 110 ms with Nothing phones and Game Mode on. Source field: Low lag mode.

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OnePlus Buds 4

No source recorded.

110 ms with a Nothing phone in Game ModeNot provided
Quick pairing
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Fast Pair works on supported Android devices running Google Play services 11.7+ (back to Android 6.0); Find My and device renaming support need Android 10 or later.

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OnePlus Buds 4

No source recorded.

Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift PairNot provided
Battery capacityDifferent
Sources
Earbuds 43 mAh each; case 460 mAhEarbuds 62 mAh; charging case 530 mAh
Low-latency mode
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus Test Laboratory figure; enabled automatically on OnePlus phones, manual operation in the HeyMelody app on other brands.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Not provided47 ms low latency
Case charging connector
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · The source describes charging, not USB audio or data operation. Compatible charger power and a cable-audio mode are not established.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not providedUSB Type-C
Playback with case, AAC, ANC on
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Music playback with the case, AAC, ANC on and 50% volume. OnePlus Test Laboratory claim; actual performance varies.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not provided24 h
DriversDifferent
Sources
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Woofer: 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm; tweeter: flat diaphragm.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Custom 12.4 mm dynamic driver, bio-fibre + custom TPU diaphragm, Dirac tuningDual drivers: 11 mm woofer + 6 mm tweeter
Sound features
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · The Sound features table says 'Ultra Bass Technology'; the product copy calls it 'Ultra Bass Technology 2.0'.

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OnePlus Buds 4

No source recorded.

Dirac, Ultra Bass Technology, Custom EQ; tuning by Nothing and DiracNot provided
Frequency response
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

Not provided15 Hz to 40 kHz
DAC
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Not providedDual DACs: a dedicated DAC for each driver (11 mm woofer and 6 mm tweeter)
Spatial audio
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Marketed as OnePlus 3D Audio. Set through Earbuds Function on OnePlus phones running Android 12 or later, or through HeyMelody for other iOS/Android 7 or later users. These pages do not explicitly establish head tracking.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Not providedSpatial audio rendering
Listed driver impedances
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · The table gives two values but does not explicitly assign them to a named driver or a headphone input/load condition. Do not invent a woofer/tweeter assignment or amplifier compatibility result.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not provided18 Ω ± 15%; 10 Ω ± 15%
Manufacturer sensitivity and reference
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Buds 4 names a 1 mW input but no frequency or test fixture. Buds Pro 3 names 1 kHz and the literal “Input: -10 dB IEC711” notation, without identifying that input in volts or milliwatts. These do not provide sensitivity on the same basis; do not convert or rank them.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not provided118 ± 1.3 dB at 1 mW
Unreferenced advertised sound pressure
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · No frequency, input reference, weighting or explicit maximum label is supplied in this row. Do not reinterpret as maximum SPL or sensitivity.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not provided96.5 dB
Manufacturer rated power
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · The Audio table does not explicitly assign this rating to an individual driver or define a continuous/peak basis. No power-handling or sound-quality ranking is established.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not provided10 mW
Microphone
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Four HD microphones in total (two per bud) with Clear Voice Technology and Wind Noise Reduction 2.0.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Three microphones per earbud with 3-mic AI call noise cancellation.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
YesYes
Active noise cancellation
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · ANC up to 42 dB (Nothing's laboratory theoretical maximum) over up to 2900 Hz, with Adaptive ANC and Transparency mode.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2a product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Real-time adaptive ANC advertised up to 55 dB and up to 5,500 Hz; modes: ANC on, Adaptive, Transparency and ANC off. The overview advertises 800 adjustments per second and a 200% voice-cancellation improvement (3×) against OnePlus Buds 3, based on OnePlus Test Laboratory results. These claims do not compare against Buds Pro 3, and no matched attenuation test is supplied. TÜV High Performance Noise Cancellation is a manufacturer-listed claim, not independently re-certified here.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
YesYes
Manufacturer microphone sensitivity
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Buds4 gives no dBV/Pa reference; Pro3 explicitly gives dBV/Pa. These different bases cannot establish a microphone-performance difference.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not provided-38 ± 1 dB
Companion appDifferent
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Nothing says all these features are available on Nothing OS and in the Nothing X app for iOS and other Android devices (Android 6.0 and above, iOS 13 and above); on Nothing OS 1.5.6 and higher the settings are built into the phone.

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OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Golden Sound (and OnePlus 3D Audio) is set in 'Earbuds Function' on OnePlus phones with Android 12 and above; other users (iOS / Android 7.0 and above) need the HeyMelody app. The specification page also lists OTA updates.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Nothing X app (Android and iOS): customise equaliser and controls, find my earbuds, low lag mode, software updatesCompatible with the HeyMelody app. Sound features: Sound Master EQ (Balanced, Serenade and Bass Mode presets, a customisable six-band EQ and BassWave); Golden Sound personal audio profile from an ear scan and listening test
ControlsDifferent
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Customisable (footnote 7): double tap, triple tap, tap & hold and double tap & hold can be set to next song, previous song, volume up, volume down, voice assistant or switching noise cancellation modes, via phone settings on Nothing OS 1.5.6+ or the Nothing X app on Android 6.0+/iOS 13+.

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OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Single tap must be manually activated in the phone Settings (OnePlus phones) or the HeyMelody app (other Android and iOS). OnePlus also lists a tap for the phone's built-in voice assistant (activated manually in the same way), Double-Tap for Camera Control and three taps for AI Translation on select OnePlus devices.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Touch controls: double tap to skip forward or answer/hang up calls; triple tap to skip back or reject calls; tap and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode.Touch controls on the stem: slide up or down for volume; long touch and hold to switch between Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes; single tap to play or pause; double tap for the next song; triple tap for the previous song
Find My Earbuds
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Listed by name only; OnePlus does not describe how it works on these pages.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Not providedYes
AI Translation
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

Manufacturer specification · Three earbud taps activate AI Translation on the OnePlus phone; available on select OnePlus devices with OxygenOS 15.0.1 and above.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Not providedYes
Show unverified (3)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Wireless case charging
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

The complete reviewed exact pages list USB-C charging but do not explicitly establish wireless-charging presence or absence. Omission does not mean false. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
Spatial audio head tracking
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

No explicit head-tracking presence or absence is established in the complete reviewed Buds4 pages. OnePlus3DAudio alone does not prove head tracking. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 overview
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
Bone-conduction voice pickup sensor
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2a

No source recorded.

OnePlus Buds 4

The complete reviewed Buds4 pages describe three microphones per side but do not establish VPU presence or absence. · Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Buds 4 Specs
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
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