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Buds 2 Plus

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Vibe Beam 2

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BJBL Vibe Beam 2

General

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Series

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Vibe1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Sold in the JBL Vibe 2 series with Vibe Buds 2 and Vibe Flex 2.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

B1842Owner's manualdrv.dns-shop.ru/drivers/Manuals/C/cmf-by-nothing-buds-2-plus_instrukcia_165853_12112025.pdfRead 8 October 2026

JBLVBEAM2BLKAM, JBLVBEAM2WHTAM, JBLVBEAM2PIKAM3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026Lists JBLVBEAM2WHTAM for the white pair.4Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/jbl-vibe-beam-2-earbuds-stereo-in-ear-wireless-bluetooth-20-hz-20-khz-blackRead 13 October 2026Black part number JBLVBEAM2BLKAM. The pink listing on the same retailer gives JBLVBEAM2PIKAM.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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6 January 20251Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Available3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026Listed with a current Amazon US price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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JBL Vibe Beam8Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/us/en/headphones/VIBE-BEAM-2.htmlRead 23 October 2026The JBL support page for the Vibe Beam 2 lists the JBL Vibe Beam as its predecessor product.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$59.951Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026The Vibe Beam 2 row of the table lists $59.95. The release states no currency or region. It is a US release, so USD is assumed.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

US1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026The Harman release states no region. Set to US from the US press release and US dollar price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Light Grey1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Black, White, Pink, Blue1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 20263Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Segment

Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Music1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Marketed for music with powerful bass.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

In-ear1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Described as closed type stick earbuds with an ergonomic fit. Silicone ear tips seal the ear canal.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Stem1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud8Measurementsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-2-plus-review-137469Read 8 October 2026

Either bud6Reviewhifireport.com/jbl-vibe-beam-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026Either earbud can be used independently for calls or audio.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ACMF Buds 2 Plus

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026One custom 12 mm dynamic audio driver per bud. An acoustic role is not explicitly published.

BJBL Vibe Beam 2

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8	1

Source2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Dynamic2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) + PU (Polyurethane)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 202620 Hz to 20 kHz with a tolerance of plus or minus 10 dB as listed.

Impedance

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16Ω2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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100dB2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026100 dB SPL at 1 kHz with 1 mW input.

Sensitivity reference

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Per 1 mW2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

38Measurementsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-2-plus-review-137469Read 8 October 2026

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Pop, Rock, Classical, Electronic, Enhance Vocals4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/33423732158481-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026Five named sound presets, plus a separate Custom option. ANC modes and Ultra Bass levels are not EQ presets.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Spatial Audio Effect1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker HRTF-based Spatial Audio Effect. This is separate from documented head tracking, which the exact review excludes.

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

No9Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_cmf_buds_2_plus_review-news-67953.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact model review explicitly excludes head tracking. Static Spatial Audio Effect remains supported.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Environmental Adaptive ANC and Smart Adaptive mode. Leakage compensation has the stated wearing and High-mode requirements. Adaptive control is distinct from hybrid microphone placement.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

38Measurementsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-2-plus-review-137469Read 8 October 2026

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

50dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Theoretical maximum up to 50 dB from Nothing laboratory. The separate 5400 Hz figure is cancellation bandwidth, not acoustic frequency response.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Wind Noise Reduction 3.0 improves microphone call clarity. It is not asserted to be a separate adjustable playback ANC wind mode.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Default Pop EQ has elevated bass relative to the SoundGuys target. Most mids and treble track that target, with minor peaks and dips.8Measurementsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-2-plus-review-137469Read 8 October 2026Default Pop EQ, SoundGuys target, firmware 1.0.1.36. Approximate graph descriptions are not converted into a single standardized bass or treble amount. MDAQS scores are not THD or target deviation.

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

SoundGuys samples preserve intelligible speech on busy streets and in wind. Indoor background suppression is less effective.8Measurementsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-2-plus-review-137469Read 8 October 2026Published ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant microphone demonstrations. Firmware 1.0.1.36. These are reviewer observations, not maker call-noise claims.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ACMF Buds 2 Plus

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
No	Not available	10.37
No	AAC	14.38
No	LDAC	8.57

Source8Measurementsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-2-plus-review-137469Read 8 October 2026Light Grey review sample supplied by Nothing. Five days of testing, firmware 1.0.1.36. One charge lasts 10 h 22 min with ANC off. Codec, numeric level and host are not reported in the product review. The around-60-hour case line is not an explicitly separate measured total and is excluded.10Measurementgsmarena.com/nothing_cmf_buds_2_plus_review-news-67953.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact light-grey Buds 2 Plus review states 14 h 23 min AAC and 8 h 34 min LDAC in its ANC-disabled battery section. Firmware, test volume and exact playback host are unstated. Audio testing uses Pop with Ultra Bass disabled, while whether every audio setting carries into battery testing is unreported. Quick-charge tests are separate and not full-charge runtimes.

BJBL Vibe Beam 2

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

14.38h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

4.54g(0.2 oz)11Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact-model comparison table gives measured mass 4.54 g for one bud. Tip size and instrument are not specified.

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

61Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Three HD microphones per bud, six across the pair, used by Clear Voice Technology 3.0 for voice recording and calls.

42Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker lists six physical microphones across both earbuds. ANC-specific physical count is not separately published.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

5.33Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

AAC, SBC, LDAC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

SBC, AAC5Press articlenextpit.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/jbl-wave-beam-2Read 13 October 2026Lists AAC and SBC for the JBL Wave Beam 2, the same hardware under the Wave name in some markets. A review states AAC is the only codec above SBC.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.2, HFP 1.82Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

LE Audio

No5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/34007442163089-Does-CMF-Buds-2-Plus-support-LE-AudioRead 8 October 2026Exact-model official answer explicitly says no. Bluetooth 5.4 alone is not used to infer LE Audio or Auracast.

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker Dual Connection. Two simultaneous source connections qualify under the catalog definition. A SoundGuys FAQ calls it not true multipoint while also describing simultaneous two-device connections, so its terminology does not change the stored physical connection capability. LDAC coexistence is unproved.

Yes2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

22Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026Connects to 2 devices at once.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

84Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/33423732158481-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026Support explicitly includes CMF Buds 2 series and gives eight remembered device records. Distinct from two concurrent sources.

82Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026Stores up to 8 devices.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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Claimed latency

ACMF Buds 2 Plus

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode with a Nothing phone	105

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Current footnote gives as low as 105 ms with a Nothing phone and Game Mode. A technical-table line says less than 110 ms, a compatible broader ceiling. Host model, codec and firmware are not supplied.

BJBL Vibe Beam 2

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Lowest claimed latency

105ms=CalculatedFrom Claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ACMF Buds 2 Plus

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

BJBL Vibe Beam 2

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ACMF Buds 2 Plus

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Compatible Android device. Enable High-quality audio in Nothing X and LDAC on the phone. Both connected devices must support LDAC.
Custom controls and advanced settings	Nothing OS 1.5.6 or later has integrated settings. Other Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later devices use Nothing X.
105 ms Game Mode	Nothing phone with Game Mode enabled.
Google Fast Pair	Supported Android device with Google Play services 11.7 or later. Android 6.0 or later.
Smart Adaptive ANC leakage compensation	ANC High memory mode, in-ear detection on, no chewing during the first three seconds after insertion and ambient wind no greater than 3 m/s.

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Current footnotes scope the advanced features. Ordinary Bluetooth audio support is broader than these app and codec requirements.

BJBL Vibe Beam 2

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

53mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Single earbud cell capacity. Typical versus rated is unspecified.

50mAh2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 202650 mAh, 3.85 V Li-ion, per earbud.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ACMF Buds 2 Plus

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	14
ANC off	AAC	Yes	61.5
ANC on	AAC	No	7.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	33
Transparency	AAC	No	7.5
Transparency	AAC	Yes	33
ANC off	LDAC	No	8
ANC off	LDAC	Yes	36
ANC on	LDAC	No	5.5
ANC on	LDAC	Yes	25
Transparency	LDAC	No	5.5
Transparency	LDAC	Yes	25
Call	Not available	No	8
Call	Not available	Yes	34
Call	Not available	No	6.5
Call	Not available	Yes	29

Source7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/34007451479697-What-s-the-battery-life-of-CMF-Buds-2-PlusRead 8 October 2026Maker 25 C laboratory and 50% volume. Codec-specific music rows are explicitly AAC or LDAC. Transparency matches ANC-on figures. Call rows 8/34 hours are ANC off, 6.5/29 are ANC or transparency on. The call table cannot encode ANC so these conditions stay here. Case totals include initial bud charge. General test paragraph mentions AAC and does not provide a separate LDAC host, bitrate or firmware.

BJBL Vibe Beam 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC on	No	8
ANC off	Yes	40
ANC on	Yes	32
Call	No	6

Source2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026Up to 10 hours with ANC off and 8 hours with ANC on. Up to 40 hours with the case and ANC off. Talk time 6 hours with ANC off and 5.5 hours with ANC on. The call row stores the ANC off figure.7Reviewdevicediary.blog/jbl-vibe-beam-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026The case adds 24 hours with ANC on, for about 32 hours in total. HiFi Report gives the same total. Both reviews repeat the maker figure.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

14h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

14h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

61.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

33h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

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6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

60min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Buds inside an unplugged case take 60 minutes. The 95-minute USB-C result covers combined earbuds and case and is not a case-only charge time.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Full charge in 2 hours over USB Type-C (5 V, 1 A). The maker does not separate earbud and case charging time.2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

10min1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 202610 minutes of speed charge gives 3 hours of playback. Earbud playback.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

4.5h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Earbuds-only 4.5 hours after ten-minute wired charging, AAC, ANC off, 50% volume, default other settings and 25 C. Maker Nothing Power 45 W test adapter. The 8.5-hour headline includes case recharges and is excluded from this field. The separate unplugged-case route claims 2.4 hours buds-only.

3h1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

460mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Case cell capacity. Typical versus rated is unspecified.

550mAh2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026550 mAh, 3.7 V.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

USB-C1Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

No6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/34007451923857-Does-CMF-Buds-2-Pus-support-wireless-chargingRead 8 October 2026

No6Reviewhifireport.com/jbl-vibe-beam-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026USB Type-C charging only. Wireless charging is not supported.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Touch3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualdrv.dns-shop.ru/drivers/Manuals/C/cmf-by-nothing-buds-2-plus_instrukcia_165853_12112025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide lists volume up/down among assignable touch functions. The rotating case dial is a lanyard fitting, not a Smart Dial media control.

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Gestures

Double tap, Triple tap, Tap and hold, Double tap and hold1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Yes7Reviewdevicediary.blog/jbl-vibe-beam-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026The JBL Headphones app customises the touch controls, adjusts EQ and updates firmware.

Voice assistant

Connected phone voice assistant2Owner's manualdrv.dns-shop.ru/drivers/Manuals/C/cmf-by-nothing-buds-2-plus_instrukcia_165853_12112025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original English operation panel lists waking the voice assistant as an assignable function. No particular assistant brand or cloud service is inferred.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualdrv.dns-shop.ru/drivers/Manuals/C/cmf-by-nothing-buds-2-plus_instrukcia_165853_12112025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide pauses when a bud is removed, resumes automatically within three minutes of reinsertion, and otherwise requires manual playback.

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Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

S, M, L3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

Ear tip materials

Silicone4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/33423732158481-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026Exact Buds 2 Plus materials answer identifies silicone ear tips.

Silicone3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

No11Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact-model test table explicitly says Ear Fit Test No. Consumer hearing personalization is a different feature. Its 12.8-hour test has unstated ANC/codec in the accessible review and is not imported.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP551Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

IP541Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026IP54 certified for the earbuds.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Technical table explicitly lists IPX2 for the case. This is limited drip resistance. Maker footnote says the case is not rated for waterproofing and support says not designed to be waterproof. No immersion or earbud-equivalent water resistance is implied.

IPX21Press releasenews.harman.com/releases/journey-past-the-ordinary-and-discover-new-ways-to-listen-with-jbls-next-generation-headphonesRead 13 October 2026IPX2 for the charging case.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

JBL Headphones6Reviewhifireport.com/jbl-vibe-beam-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

Android, iOS3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 20263Owner's manualdrv.dns-shop.ru/drivers/Manuals/C/cmf-by-nothing-buds-2-plus_instrukcia_165853_12112025.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes6Reviewhifireport.com/jbl-vibe-beam-2-reviewRead 13 October 2026The JBL Headphones app is listed with firmware updates.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

4.3g(0.2 oz)2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 20264.3 g per earbud, 8.6 g for the pair.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width20.9Height33.6Depth22.7mm(0.8 × 1.3 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Explicit maker width 20.9 mm, height 33.6 mm and depth 22.7 mm. Axes are not inferred from tuple order.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

42.5g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker distinguishes Case weight 42.5 g from Buds weight 4.5 g. No case-inclusive mass is substituted.

41g(1.4 oz)2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026Listed as 41 g for the case next to 4.3 g per earbud. The listing does not say in words that the earbuds are not included.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width53.3Height53.3Depth23mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Explicit maker width 53.3 mm, height 53.3 mm and depth 23 mm, stored as labelled.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

EU RoHS, REACH1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker footnote expressly states restricted-substance testing including EU RoHS and REACH. No medical clearance or skin-safety certification is inferred.

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In the box

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In the box

Pair of earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips (S, M, L, M fitted), User guide, Safety and warranty information1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker list excludes a cable and lanyard. It lists S, M and L tips. The original guide confirms M attached.

Earbuds, Charging case, USB Type-C charging cable, 3 sizes of ear tips, Warranty and warning sheet, Quick start guide and safety sheet4Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/jbl-vibe-beam-2-earbuds-stereo-in-ear-wireless-bluetooth-20-hz-20-khz-blackRead 13 October 2026

Cables included

ACMF Buds 2 Plus

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BJBL Vibe Beam 2

Type	Count
USB Type-C charging cable	1

Source4Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/jbl-vibe-beam-2-earbuds-stereo-in-ear-wireless-bluetooth-20-hz-20-khz-blackRead 13 October 2026

Links

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Product page

us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plus1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026

www.jbl.com/earbuds/VIBE-BEAM-2.html2Spec databasehifiverse.io/components/headphones-extra/headphones/vibe-beam-2Read 13 October 2026Link to the JBL product page in the spec table. The JBL site blocks agents, so the page was not opened.

Spec sheet

us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plus1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-2-plusRead 8 October 2026Current maker product page contains the full Technical Specs table in its public embedded content. Selected reference is US Light Grey. Store identifiers are not assumed to be GTINs.

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Manual

drv.dns-shop.ru/drivers/Manuals/C/cmf-by-nothing-buds-2-plus_instrukcia_165853_12112025.pdf2Owner's manualdrv.dns-shop.ru/drivers/Manuals/C/cmf-by-nothing-buds-2-plus_instrukcia_165853_12112025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original multilingual Nothing-authored B184 user guide, one large foldout sheet, English panels read in full. Retailer-hosted copy. Official support documents were sought first. Manualslibraryy mirror was inaccessible.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year13Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-salesRead 8 October 2026US direct-store voluntary warranty lists headphones and other electronic devices as twelve months from delivery. Applies to selected US direct-store reference, not a worldwide term.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.