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CMF Buds Pro 2 vs Skullcandy Dime 3
Product A: CMF
78 of 166 known
Change CMF Buds Pro 2
Product B: Skullcandy
60 of 166 known
Change Skullcandy Dime 3
73 of 157 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 46 known for one only
- 14 the same
- 70 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- With caseA: 43hB: 20hCMF is 23 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 11hB: 8hCMF is 3 h higher.
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
69744342259301Maker product pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current manufacturer sales SKU is 6974434225930, also its GTIN. The physical revision code is not proven for this sales SKU. Original guide B172, a 2025 declaration B187, and currently linked B195 declarations are not silently mapped to it.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/CMF_Buds_Pro_2_EU_DoC_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current family-linked declaration prints B195, software V1.0.1.33, signed August 17, 2026. Family PSTI likewise prints B195. A 2025 declaration prints B187, while the downloadable user guide prints B172. None supplies an exact bridge to the selected current US sales SKU, so physical model-code mapping and revision-specific certifications remain unknown.
S2DCW-R951, S2DCW-T990, S2DCW-R740, S2DCW-T9893Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026SKUs in the US store product feed: S2DCW-R951 Bone, S2DCW-T990 Preppy Blue, S2DCW-R740 True Black, S2DCW-T989 Preppy Sage. Limited editions with other model numbers exist and are not stored.
GTIN / EAN
810045688671, 810145321881, 810045688435, 8101453218743Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026Barcodes from the US store product feed. Each is a valid UPC-A number.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$29.995Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review spec table lists $29.99. The review footer now gives an MSRP of $34.99, which matches the maker's current store price and is not the launch price.6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/skullcandy-dime-3Read 20 October 2026Review of 3 January 2024 gives $29 at the Skullcandy store.7Review9to5toys.com/2023/12/14/skullcandy-dime-3-review-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of 14 December 2023 gives about $30 and says it is $5 above the original Dime at $25. Stored as 29.99.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Orange, Dark Grey, Light Grey, Blue1Maker product pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026
Bone, Preppy Blue, True Black, Preppy Sage3Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026Names as the maker writes them. Limited editions are not stored.
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Woofer | 11 | 1 |
| Tweeter | 6 | 1 |
Driver type
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Driver size
11mm
6mm
Drivers per bud
2
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Diaphragm material
11 mm bass driver: PU + PET, titanium-coated. 6 mm micro-planar tweeter: PET + titanium-coated PET.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Sound table publishes two diaphragm descriptions alongside the two named driver rows. Material text retains their bass/tweeter order and the exact micro-planar description. No original-review driver architecture is imported.
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Frequency response
Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Bass is raised by about 12 to 15 dB between 20 and 400 Hz and peaks near 50 Hz. The treble from 5 to 20 kHz shows several peaks and dips.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026Objective Measurements section against the SoundGuys house curve, original 2024 review sample. Bass boost 20 to 400 Hz and treble variation 5 to 20 kHz are quoted from the text. No dB target values are stored.
SoundGuys reports a neutral response that closely follows its headphone preference curve. Frequencies from 5 to 9 kHz are over-amplified. The Bass Boost and Podcast presets change the balance. Default Music mode. Company-provided unit tested for one week. Firmware is not stated.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review text on the frequency response chart. No chart values are converted to numbers.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Recorded speech samples cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Voices sound slightly muffled. Background noise reduction is very good, especially in wind.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026Microphone section and demos recorded by SoundGuys on the original 2024 sample. Office, street, windy and reverberant demos were listened to as described by the reviewer.
SoundGuys reports that the microphones suppress background noise in its office and street demos. High frequencies are weak, so the voice sounds muffled. The microphones struggle with wind noise. Company-provided unit. Firmware is not stated.5Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review text and the ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant demos.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
Longest tested use per charge
6.25h
6.8h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
25Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Review says the microphones suppress background noise. The count of 2 comes from Cubed3, one microphone in each earbud.8Press articlecubed3.com/news/31529/1/tech-up-skullcandy-dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article says one integrated microphone in each earbud. Total of 2 across the pair. No case microphone is mentioned.
All microphones in both earbuds
25Measurementsoundguys.com/skullcandy-dime-3-review-104865Read 20 October 2026Same as microphone_count. No separate ANC microphones because there is no ANC.8Press articlecubed3.com/news/31529/1/tech-up-skullcandy-dime-3-true-wireless-earbuds.htmlRead 20 October 2026One microphone per earbud, 2 in total.
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
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Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Low Lag Mode with a Nothing phone | 120 |
BSkullcandy Dime 3
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120ms
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Compatibility
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Platforms
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Connection per platform
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Platform | Connection |
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| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
BSkullcandy Dime 3
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Android and iOS compatibility | Current listing specifies Android 6.0 or above and iOS 13 or above. Some older family FAQ wording says Android 5.0. |
| LDAC audio | Use a compatible LDAC source and enable high-quality audio in Nothing X. Up to 24-bit/96 kHz is a codec claim, not lossless playback. Current physical-revision support for simultaneous LDAC and Dual Connection or Dirac is not established. |
| Spatial Audio Effect | Enable HRTF spatial processing in Nothing X. No specific source format or dynamic head tracking is claimed. |
| Smart Dial on the case | Configure the case dial in Nothing X. It supports volume, playback, noise-mode, voice-assistant, low-lag and mic-mute commands. Case-only mute does not establish on-ear microphone mute. |
| Earbud volume controls | Assign double tap and hold in Nothing X Controls. Hold after the double tap to change volume. Case dial rotation is a separate option. |
Source2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Android minimum is 6.0 and iOS minimum is 13. Generic older FAQ says Android 5.0. Current table is used without claiming all advanced functions operate identically across platforms. Case Smart Dial requires configuration in Nothing X and includes microphone mute. It does not establish an earbud mic mute control.5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26468737625489-How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-on-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 20266Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/categories/25890107917585-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker listing independently confirms the same case-dial functions. The support description adds that it has no assigned function by default and must be configured in Nothing X. It does not prove a current physical revision code.
BSkullcandy Dime 3
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 11 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 43 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 6.5 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 26 |
| Transparency | AAC | No | 6.5 |
| Transparency | AAC | Yes | 26 |
| ANC off | LDAC | No | 6.5 |
| ANC off | LDAC | Yes | 25 |
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 4.3 |
| ANC on | LDAC | Yes | 16.6 |
| Transparency | LDAC | No | 4.3 |
| Transparency | LDAC | Yes | 16.6 |
| Call | Not available | No | 6 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 25 |
| Call | Not available | No | 4.8 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 18.6 |
Source2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current battery table states 11 hours earbuds-only and 43 hours with case for ANC off, matching the model-specific FAQ. A page-body sentence instead says ten hours from the 60 mAh earbud. The specified table/FAQ claim is represented with that body conflict explicit, without claiming a rounding method or tested revision.4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26468705886993-How-long-is-the-battery-life-of-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current model-specific FAQ publishes AAC playback off 11/43 h and on/transparency 6.5/26 h, matching the current main listing. It also declares LDAC off 6.5/25 h and on/transparency 4.3/16.6 h. Playback test conditions are 50% volume and 25 C. Exact physical model code, firmware and spatial-processing state are not stated. These are current published maker claims, not measured performance transferred from a historical unit. Call rows are explicitly ANC off: 6 h earbuds only and 25 h including case. The following call rows are ANC on or Transparency: 4.8 h earbuds only and 18.6 h including case. No AAC codec is assigned to calls from a generic playback test footer. Call ANC state is recorded here as required by the table contract.
BSkullcandy Dime 3
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 8 |
| ANC off | Yes | 20 |
Longest claimed use per charge
11h
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6.5h
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
11h
8h
Total with case (claimed)
43h
20h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
26h
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Talk time (claimed)
6h
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Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
Current maker table claims 60 minutes to fully charge earbuds in the case and 85 minutes for the charging case and earbuds together by USB-C. The historical family page claimed 70 minutes for the combined set. No current empty-case full-charge duration is established. The headline claims up to seven hours after a ten-minute charge, without clearly identifying its earbud-only or case-inclusive scope. It is not assigned to the earbuds-only quick-charge field. A cable is omitted from current new-sale box lists, while transitional retailer stock may still include one. Generic CMF Buds disclaimer figures on the page do not match this Pro 2 table and are not substituted.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current US table names 85 minutes combined, versus the historical 70-minute family claim. The page also contains generic CMF Buds disclaimer text about 35.5-hour playback, two microphones per bud and other charge times that conflicts with the exact Pro 2 table. Those generic statements are not used as Pro 2 numeric facts. No charger input wattage or case-only duration is inferred.
Maker FAQ: 10 minutes of charging the case by USB-C also gives 2+ hours of playtime. The case charges with or without the earbuds inside. SoundGuys states 2.5 hours for an empty case, which differs from the maker's 1 hour.2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026
Quick charge time
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Charging case
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Case battery
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
No8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging page describes only a power cable for the case and gives no wireless charging step. This agrees with SoundGuys, which answers No to wireless charging.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026FAQ: "No, they do not have wireless charging."
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Double tap: skip forward, answer/hang up calls, Triple tap: skip back, reject calls, Tap and hold: switch ANC/Transparency2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026
Press once: play or pause, answer or end a call, Press twice: volume up, Press three times: volume down, Press four times: switch EQ mode, Press once, then hold 1 second: Stay-Aware Mode on or off, Hold 1 second: power on, reject an incoming call, activate the device's voice assistant, Press twice, then hold 1 second: power off, Hold 3 seconds: pairing mode2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026Controls list in the product help page. The guide says either earbud works for each action.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Voice assistant of the connected phone, ChatGPT (CMF and Nothing phones)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Nothing X app section: "Use Buds Pro 2 to call up ChatGPT from your CMF and Nothing phones." The original user guide lists wake up voice assistant as an optional earbud function without naming an assistant.8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Operations page: optional earbud functions include wake up voice assistant. No named assistant. Applies to the original B172 guide.
Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026Feature list: Activate Voice Assistant. The FAQ names Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa.2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/dime-3Read 20 October 2026FAQ: Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa work by holding the button for 1 second to activate the device's local assistant.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
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Bud dimensions
Width20.2Height33.1Depth23.8mm(0.8 × 1.3 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Buds design table explicitly labels height 33.1, width 20.2 and depth 23.8 mm. Axis labels are retained without reordering by appearance.
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
Width53.4Height53.4Depth23mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Case design table explicitly height and width 53.4 mm, depth 23 mm.
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Left and right earbuds, S, M and L ear tips, Charging case, Safety and warranty information, User guide2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current table lists earbuds, S/M/L tips, charging case, safety/warranty information and user guide. Specific maker note says cable omitted from new sales starting May 15, 2025, with transitional retailer stock potentially retaining a cable. No cable is treated as a current standard item and no blanket absence is asserted for every stock revision.
Dime 3 True Wireless Earbuds, Charging Case, Ear Gels (S, M, L), USB-C Charging Cable, User Guide1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/dime-3-true-wireless-earbudsRead 20 October 2026What's in the box list, verbatim.
Cables included
ACMF Buds Pro 2
Not availableBSkullcandy Dime 3
| Type | Count |
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| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-22Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current US maker page embeds declarative product specification tables in its public HTML. These tables were decoded as source data without executing scripts or accessing a private API. Current claims belong to this selected sales listing, without asserting an independently tested physical revision.
Manual
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdf8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official family-download index still links this original B172 V.1 user guide. It was read alongside current specifications. This URL is historical family guidance, not proof that current SKU 6974434225930 is B172. Only controls independently corroborated by current maker listing/support are represented. Original radio, FCC identity, charge estimates and numerical reviewer tests are not transferred to current hardware.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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