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1MORE PistonBuds PRO Q30 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • 1MORE PistonBuds PRO Q30
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
76
82
Sound
7.8
7.7
Noise cancelling
7.4
7.8
Battery
4.8
8.8
Calls
6.2
6.5
Value
9.1
9.4
Price (USD)
$30
$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?

Mixed generations

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against 1MORE PistonBuds PRO Q30 (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the 1MORE PistonBuds PRO Q30 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • PistonBuds PRO Q302022
  • CMF Buds 220253 yr newer
What differsPistonBuds PRO Q30CMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

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

Specifications

PistonBuds PRO Q30CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$37
HearWiki score
76
82
Released
2022
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
90 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
7.5 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
30 h
55 h
Full charge time
60 min
93 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.6 g
4.5 g
Case weight
34.8 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

1MORE PistonBuds PRO Q30

The 1MORE PistonBuds PRO Q30 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack adaptive active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, and a transparent mode into a lightweight IPX5-rated shell. With a 10mm dynamic driver, six microphones, and a customizable EQ, they deliver solid sound and call quality for around $30, though battery life with ANC drops to 5 hours and wireless charging is absent. They offer strong value for the price, making them a compelling pick for cost-conscious listeners seeking versatile features.

  • Pro:Affordable price with robust feature set
  • Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation for the class
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable with IPX5 water resistance
  • Con:Battery life with ANC is modest at 5 hours
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Spatial audio performance is underwhelming

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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