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1MORE ComfoBuds 2 vs Nothing CMF Buds 2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Nothing CMF Buds 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Nothing CMF Buds 2 - Outstanding overall at around $37.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Nothing CMF Buds 2 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • 1MORE ComfoBuds 2
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
64
82
Sound
5.7
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
6.5
8.8
Calls
5.8
6.5
Value
7.2
9.4
Price (USD)
$32
$37

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against 1MORE ComfoBuds 2 (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • ComfoBuds 22021
  • CMF Buds 220254 yr newer
What differsComfoBuds 2CMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Wear detection, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

ComfoBuds 2CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$32
$37
HearWiki score
64
82
Released
2021
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
13.4 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13.4 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
28 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
Codecs
AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
100 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
24 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
-
55 h
Full charge time
-
93 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
Yes
Weight
4.3 g
4.5 g
Case weight
26.9 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

1MORE ComfoBuds 2

The 1MORE ComfoBuds 2 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize comfort and clear sound, making them a solid AirPods alternative. They offer solid battery life and a lightweight design, but their performance is sensitive to fit and call quality is a notable weak point.

  • Pro:Very comfortable and lightweight
  • Pro:Clear, balanced sound for the price
  • Pro:Long total battery life of 24 hours
  • Con:Call quality is below average
  • Con:Sound depends heavily on getting a proper fit
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode

Nothing CMF Buds 2

The Nothing CMF Buds 2 are an exceptional budget true-wireless option, packing a surprisingly rich feature set for their low price. They deliver engaging sound, robust battery life, and effective hybrid ANC, making them a top-value pick for most listeners.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Strong battery life with ANC off
  • Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
  • Con:Call performance weak in noisy settings
  • Con:ANC and gaming latency not class-leading
  • Con:No wireless charging support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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