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Nothing CMF Buds 2a | 42dB Active Noise Cancellation | 12.4mm Bio-Fibre Driver | 35.5 Hours Battery | IP54 Rating
Quiet everyday listening for students and commuters who want calm music without spending much.
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Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Nothing CMF Buds 2a is available at Mascom International for KSh 5,300, brand new and sealed, with 42dB active noise cancellation, a 12.4mm bio-fibre driver and up to 35.5 hours of total playback. Built under CMF, the value line of the London brand, the Nothing CMF Buds 2a pairs over Bluetooth 5.4 with Android phones, iPhones and Windows laptops. Each earbud weighs about 4.28 grams and carries an IP54 rating against dust and splashes. You can collect the Nothing CMF Buds 2a from our shop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for university students, sales teams and daily commuters across Kenya, the Nothing CMF Buds 2a handles music, lectures and calls on the move. A matatu ride from Rongai or Kikuyu into town is loud, and cheap earphones push you to raise the volume until your ears ache. The noise cancellation here cuts engine hum and street chatter, so you can listen at a lower, safer level. Four microphones with wind noise reduction keep your voice clear on calls outdoors. When you need to hear a conductor or a colleague, Transparency mode lets outside sound back in.
Unlike the unbranded earbuds sold on many Nairobi street stalls, the Nothing CMF Buds 2a comes from a known brand with published specifications and a fixed price. Customers across Nairobi tell us they want earbuds that block out noise without stretching a tight budget, and this model answers that need. The ten-minute quick charge gives about 1.4 hours of listening, which helps when a KPLC power cut leaves you with little time at a socket. Visit our Kimathi Street store to try the fit, or order the Nothing CMF Buds 2a on WhatsApp and pay on arrival.
Common Questions About the Nothing CMF Buds 2a
How much is the Nothing CMF Buds 2a in Kenya?
The Nothing CMF Buds 2a costs KSh 5,300 at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, as unopened retail stock. That price covers the earbuds, the charging case, a USB-C cable and spare ear tips, with pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties. A wall charger is not included, and Nothing offers no local warranty in Kenya, as the Warranty section explains. If you want deeper noise cancellation and longer battery life, the Nothing CMF Buds 2 sits KSh 1,000 higher at KSh 6,300.
Is the Nothing CMF Buds 2a worth buying in Kenya at KSh 5,300?
Yes, the Nothing CMF Buds 2a is worth it in Kenya for buyers who want real noise cancellation on a tight budget. At KSh 5,300 you get 42dB active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.4 and up to 35.5 hours of playback with ANC off. Many unbranded earbuds sold around Nairobi skip ANC entirely or give no clear specifications at all. The trade-off is fewer microphones and a shorter battery than the Nothing CMF Buds 2, which costs KSh 1,000 more at Mascom International.
Nothing CMF Buds 2a or Nothing CMF Buds 2: which one should you buy?
The Nothing CMF Buds 2 adds deeper noise cancellation and much longer battery life for KSh 1,000 more than the Nothing CMF Buds 2a. It cancels up to 48dB of noise against 42dB on the Nothing CMF Buds 2a, and lasts up to 55 hours with the case against 35.5 hours. It also has six microphones instead of four, IP55 protection and spatial audio. Pick the Nothing CMF Buds 2a if price matters most; pick the Nothing CMF Buds 2 if you take many calls or travel long distances.
Can the Nothing CMF Buds 2a handle dust, rain and sweat in Kenya?
The Nothing CMF Buds 2a earbuds carry an IP54 rating, so they resist dust and water splashes from any direction. That covers a dusty walk through Industrial Area, light rain at a bus stage or sweat during a jog in Karura Forest. They are not built for swimming or for rinsing under a tap. The charging case is rated IPX2, which only handles light drips, so keep it inside a bag or pocket during heavy downpours.
How long does the Nothing CMF Buds 2a battery last on one charge?
The Nothing CMF Buds 2a lasts up to 8 hours per charge with noise cancellation off and up to 5 hours with it on. The charging case extends that to 35.5 hours in total with ANC off, or 23 hours with ANC on. A 10-minute top-up through USB-C adds about 1.4 hours of listening with ANC running. For a student with three lectures and a long commute each day, one full case charge covers several days of use.
Does the Nothing CMF Buds 2a work with iPhone and Android phones?
The Nothing CMF Buds 2a works with both Android phones and iPhones over standard Bluetooth 5.4. Android users get Google Fast Pair, which shows a pop-up to connect in one tap, and Windows laptops support Microsoft Swift Pair. On iPhone you pair once through the Bluetooth menu, and the AAC codec keeps music sounding clean. Dual connection keeps you linked to a phone and a laptop together, so you can move from a video meeting to a phone call without pairing again.
Is the Nothing CMF Buds 2a good for calls and online meetings?
The Nothing CMF Buds 2a handles calls well for its price, using four microphones with Clear Voice Technology and Wind Noise Reduction 2.0. Two microphones sit in each earbud and focus on your voice while filtering background sound. Sales and customer care staff in busy open-plan offices tell us callers hear them clearly. For heavy daily call use, such as a full shift on a support line, the six-microphone Nothing CMF Buds 2 at KSh 6,300 is the stronger choice.
Who should buy the Nothing CMF Buds 2a, and who should skip it?
The Nothing CMF Buds 2a suits students, first-time ANC buyers and commuters who want quieter rides for KSh 5,300. It also fits anyone who listens mostly to music and podcasts and wants a light, simple pair for daily use. Skip it if you want high-resolution streaming, because it has no LDAC support; the Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus or Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 fit that need better. Skip it too if you want a much longer battery, where the Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus reaches 61.5 hours.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware and Sound Tuning
- 12.4mm bio-fibre driver — a large plant-fibre speaker cone that moves more air, giving fuller bass and clearer vocals at normal volume.
- Dirac tuning — a sound profile shaped by Dirac, an audio software company, so music sounds balanced straight out of the box.
- Ultra Bass Technology 2.0 — lifts low notes for Afrobeats, hip-hop and gospel without muddying the singer's voice in the mix.
- Active noise cancellation up to 42dB — microphones hear outside noise and play an opposite signal that cancels engine and crowd hum.
- Transparency mode — lets outside sound through, so you hear announcements, traffic or a colleague without taking the earbuds out.
Wireless Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.4 — the current Bluetooth standard, giving a stable link up to about 10 metres from your phone or laptop.
- AAC and SBC codecs — AAC suits iPhones and most Android phones, while SBC works as the universal fallback for older devices.
- Dual connection — stays paired to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, so you move between them without re-pairing.
- Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair — one-tap pairing pop-ups on Android phones and Windows laptops, with no menus to search through.
- Low lag mode — cuts audio delay so sound lines up more closely with video clips, films and mobile games.
Battery and Charging
- Up to 8 hours per charge with ANC off — enough for a full working day of music, podcasts and calls on the earbuds alone.
- Up to 5 hours per charge with ANC on — covers a long-distance bus trip with noise cancellation running the whole way.
- Up to 35.5 hours in total with the case and ANC off, or 23 hours with ANC on — several days between case charges.
- 450mAh case battery and 43mAh in each earbud — the case refills the earbuds several times before it needs a wall socket.
- 10-minute quick charge for about 1.4 hours of playback with ANC on, through a standard USB-C port shared with most phones.
Build and Durability
- IP54-rated earbuds — protected against dust and water splashes from any direction, so sweaty workouts and light rain are fine.
- IPX2-rated charging case — handles light dripping water only, so keep the case dry and zipped away in heavy rain.
- 4.28 grams per earbud — light enough to wear through long lectures or a full shift without pressure building inside the ear.
- 51.31 grams together with the charging case — slips into a shirt pocket, handbag or trouser pocket without an awkward bulge.
- Dark Grey, Light Grey and Orange finishes — confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp before you travel to collect your pair.
Controls and Inputs
- Single press — plays or pauses music, so you can stop a track quickly when someone starts speaking to you.
- Double press — skips to the next track, or rejects an incoming call you do not want to take right now.
- Triple press — returns to the previous track, so you can replay a song or a missed podcast line without unlocking your phone.
- Four HD microphones, two in each earbud — pick up your voice for phone calls, voice notes and online meetings.
- Clear Voice Technology and Wind Noise Reduction 2.0 — software that filters wind and background chatter, so callers hear you rather than the street.
Package Contents
The Nothing CMF Buds 2a box holds the two earbuds, the charging case, a USB-C charging cable, spare silicone ear tips in other sizes and the printed user guide. As with other Nothing products, no wall charger is included; any USB phone charger you already own will refill the case. If you need one, compatible USB-C chargers are sold separately at Mascom International. Try the ear tips at our counter before you leave, because a firm seal helps the noise cancellation work properly.
Warranty
Nothing does not run a local warranty programme in Kenya, so the Nothing CMF Buds 2a is sold without a local manufacturer warranty. Every unit is genuine retail stock, and our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street helps with pairing, setup and any after-sales question you bring in.
Where to Buy the Nothing CMF Buds 2a in Kenya
The Nothing CMF Buds 2a is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in to test the fit and hear the noise cancellation for yourself before you pay. It comes in Dark Grey, Light Grey and Orange, so message us to confirm the colour you want is in stock.
Reach our sales team directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver to all 47 counties with pay-on-arrival, so you pay by cash or M-Pesa only when the parcel reaches you. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while buyers in Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru and Thika receive delivery the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Please read the warranty terms above before you order. We give honest specifications, accurate pricing and real after-sales help from a walk-in store, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
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