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1MORE Q20 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 Q20
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
75
82
Sound
6.7
7.7
Noise cancelling
6.4
7.8
Battery
4.4
8.8
Calls
6.1
6.5
Value
9.3
9.4
Price (USD)
$19
$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

1MORE Q20 (2026) against Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the 1MORE Q20 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 Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Q2020261 yr newer
  • CMF Buds 22025
What differsQ20CMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Q20CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$19
$37
HearWiki score
75
82
Released
2026
2025
Availability
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
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
5.5 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
-
55 h
Full charge time
90 min
93 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4 g
4.5 g
Case weight
31 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

1MORE Q20

The 1MORE Q20 earbuds deliver a surprisingly feature-rich experience at a budget-friendly price, packing adaptive ANC, transparency mode, and Bluetooth 5.3 into a featherlight, IPX4-rated design. With around 5.5 hours of playback per charge and a comfortable hybrid fit, they're a solid everyday choice for listeners who want modern essentials without breaking the bank.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Con:No multipoint or app support
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 5.5 hours
  • Con:No wireless charging or custom EQ

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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